Sue is a software development manager at IBM. She is highly intrinsically motivated and is new to the field. She is a strong performer, keen to learn new skills, and very motivated to get promoted next year to the role of a senior software developer. She likes working on her own and is self-described as an introvert. At IBM, she works in a diverse, successful team. Her team leader is an experienced manager who wants to promote team collaboration. She is in the process of developing new team norms - such include reducing groupthink and improving brainstorming sessions. While the team is/has been successful, of late they have missed some key deliverables and their colleagues in product management are upset and disappointed.

Objectives form an important part of performance reviews. Using the ten characteristics of good objectives, write 6 individual goals for Sue and 4 team goals for Sue. Each goal must list the specific characteristic and each goal must highlight a different characteristic. Goals should take into consideration the information provided to you about Sue and her team.