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SoTellUs TimeAuthor: Trevor Howard: Business Marketing Expert
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How to Set Clear Expectations for Employees & Boost Performance
Tuesday, 18 February, 2025
Are your employees meeting your expectations? Or do you find yourself frustrated with performance gaps? In todayโs episode, weโre diving deep into how to set clear expectations for employees to ensure business success! ๐น What Youโll Learn in This Video: โ How to set realistic expectations as a business owner โ The impact of misaligned expectations on your business (real-life example) โ Best practices for communicating job expectations effectively โ How to track and measure performance with KPIs and feedback loops โ Adjusting expectations to foster growth and accountability ๐ Why Setting Employee Expectations Matters Many business owners assume employees think like them, but thatโs rarely the case. When roles and responsibilities arenโt clearly defined, businesses lose time, money, and opportunities. A prime example? A high-end dental surgeon lost leads on $50,000 procedures because the wrong employee was assigned to follow up. With proper alignment, he could have closed more deals! ๐ผ Whether you own a small business, salon, dental practice, or marketing agency, setting the right expectations can increase productivity, improve employee satisfaction, and boost revenue. ๐ฅ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro โ Why Setting Expectations is Critical 01:12 Realistic vs. Unrealistic Expectations โ What Business Owners Need to Know 03:45 Case Study: A Dental Surgeonโs Costly Mistake 06:30 Matching Expectations to Employee Skills & Resources 08:10 How to Clearly Communicate Expectations (Job Descriptions, SOPs & Training) 11:45 Ongoing Feedback & Performance Reviews โ Setting Employees Up for Success 14:30 Using KPIs to Track Performance Without Micromanaging 17:00 How to Adjust Expectations Over Time for Business Growth 19:20 Conclusion + Actionable Takeaways ๐น ACTION STEP: Take a look at your employees and your expectations for them. Are they realistic? Are they being met? If not, schedule a meeting to realign your team! ๐ฅ Want more business growth strategies? Subscribe and hit the ๐ to stay updated! ๐ RELATED VIDEOS: ๐ Missed Leads: Social Media & SMS Mistakes ๐ 3 Website Fixes to Capture More Leads & Customers ๐ Missed Calls = Lost Revenue: Fix It Now ๐ฌ Whatโs your biggest challenge when it comes to managing employee expectations? Drop a comment below! #EmployeeManagement #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipTips #SetClearExpectations #SmallBusinessSuccess #EmployeeTraining #Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwner #WorkplaceCommunication #TeamLeadership #KPItracking #PerformanceManagement #StaffTraining #SuccessTips