Why Do Organizations So Often Fail to Meet Their Goals?

The goals were never clearly defined to begin with.

The goals were never communicated to all employees.

The goals were too challenging and impossible to attain from the get go - not tied to reality.

The goals left out external influences as if nothing from the outside could impact the plan.

The "A" goals may have been prioritized, but employees were still expected to achieve the "B" and "C" priorities, too.

Too many goals made nothing a priority.

Goal setting became about the plan and updating