In plain English
This approach starts with goals at the top of an organization and carries them downward. Each lower level gets its own goals from the level above, so the different levels point in the same direction.
In context
Here, “cascade goals” names a goal-setting approach in which lower-level goals are derived from higher-level goals so the levels stay aligned.
- Situation
- Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
- What it communicates
- names a goal-setting approach described in the guide.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not identify any particular goals or any required method for expressing them.
Examples
“The vice-president cascaded goals from the division plan to each department, and department heads did the same for their teams.”
“After the senior leaders agree on yearly priorities, managers cascade goals through the rest of the organization.”