Traci Austin is the Owner and Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, a certified woman-owned HR firm. As an HR professional and chief strategy consultant, she has over two decades of experience creating and building HR departments for small businesses. Traci specializes in employee development, consulting, and coaching and creates fulfilling work environments that align employee aspirations with business goals. She also hosts The People Strategy Podcast.

According to Psychology Today, only 20% of people set goals. What’s more, 70% of those people fail to achieve them. This often happens when they lack accountability and intention in setting goals. What strategies can you implement to set and achieve goals successfully?

Well-defined goals can improve employee engagement and enhance collaboration between HR and executives. HR strategist Traci Austin employs the SMART framework — specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time-based — to help middle-managers set goals that propel their organization forward. Additionally, identifying the “why” behind your goals integrates them with meaning and boosts team motivation to work toward them. Traci also mentions that aligning employees’ personal and professional goals helps retain them as they identify a purpose within the organization.

Tune in to episode 180 of The People Strategy Podcast as co-host Chad Franzen of Rise25 joins Traci Austin to talk about crafting goals with intention. Traci explains the various types of goals, the common mistakes in goal-setting, and her approach to aligning organizational goals.

This episode is brought to you by Elevated Talent Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive talent management solutions.

Whether you're looking to optimize your recruitment process, enhance employee engagement, or develop effective leadership strategies, Elevated Talent Consulting has the expertise to level up your team.

Discover how they can transform your workforce at elevatedtalentconsulting.com.

Traci Austin is the Owner and Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, a certified woman-owned HR firm. As an HR professional and chief strategy consultant, she has over two decades of experience creating and building HR departments for small businesses. Traci specializes in employee development, consulting, and coaching and creates fulfilling work environments that align employee aspirations with business goals. She also hosts The People Strategy Podcast.

Creating a culture where people can thrive is vital, yet with various team dynamics at play, it can be difficult to foster collaboration and cohesion. How can you align your organizational strategy with individual contributions to achieve a unified goal?

Individuals in high-performing teams are passionate, accountable, and clear communicators who make decisions based on the team’s best interests. With experience building these efficient teams, Traci Austin says you must identify optimal performance levels for both the team and the individual and align them with your desired organizational outcomes. She also recommends implementing KPIs that measure milestones and achievements, ensuring the team remains on course. This allows you to communicate potential missteps and build lasting trust within the organization.

Tune in to another episode of The People Strategy Podcast as Traci Austin is interviewed by co-host Chad Franzen of Rise25 about creating high-performance teams. Traci talks about the importance of goal alignment and strength assessment, sharing tools for assessing team behaviors and identifying shared organizational strategies.

This episode is brought to you by Elevated Talent Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive talent management solutions.

Whether you're looking to optimize your recruitment process, enhance employee engagement, or develop effective leadership strategies, Elevated Talent Consulting has the expertise to level up your team.

Discover how they can transform your workforce at elevatedtalentconsulting.com.

Traci Austin is the Owner and Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, a certified woman-owned HR firm. As an HR professional and chief strategy consultant, she has over two decades of experience creating and building HR departments for small businesses. Traci specializes in employee development, consulting, and coaching and creates fulfilling work environments that align employee aspirations with business goals. She also hosts The People Strategy Podcast.

Lack of communication during onboarding can leave new hires uncertain, potentially affecting how they perceive their role in the new company. How could a well-structured preboarding process change this narrative and foster a better start for employees and employers?

Seasoned HR expert Traci Austinunravels the secrets of helping new hires feel integrated and valued even before they officially start. Outlining the value of strategic preboarding interactions in setting the stage for a welcoming first day, she suggests activities such as connecting on LinkedIn, sending welcome packages, and assigning a buddy to make a significant impact. By fostering open communication and setting clear expectations, employers can reduce the anxiety of starting a new job, leading to higher engagement and retention. According to Traci, collaboration between the hiring manager and the team in the preboarding process facilitates knowledge transfer and minimizes turnover by setting clear expectations and focusing on cultural alignment.

In this new episode of The People Strategy Podcast, co-host Chad Franzen joins Traci Austin, Owner and Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, to discuss key strategies for transforming the new hire experience. Traci highlights how preboarding can lead to higher retention rates and employee performance, how to project employee culture and values effectively, and how to avoid potential pitfalls in employee onboarding.

This episode is brought to you by Elevated Talent Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive talent management solutions.

Whether you're looking to optimize your recruitment process, enhance employee engagement, or develop effective leadership strategies, Elevated Talent Consulting has the expertise to level up your team.

Discover how they can transform your workforce at elevatedtalentconsulting.com.