{"id":8954,"date":"2023-03-30T13:21:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T13:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teamly.com\/blog\/?p=8954"},"modified":"2023-03-30T13:23:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T13:23:55","slug":"goal-tracking-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teamly.com\/blog\/goal-tracking-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Goal-Tracking Apps to Supercharge your Remote Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are plenty of benefits to going remote. That said, remote work also presents unique challenges<\/a>! One of the biggest is maintaining cohesion and working towards shared goals \u2013 when the team is physically dispersed, this can become a bigger task. Goals can be critical to ensure your team is working towards shared objectives. That\u2019s where goal-setting and goal-tracking can help. Have you considered using a goal-setting or goal-tracking app to help you manage it?<\/p>\n

Choosing a new tool or app for your team is a sometimes daunting decision. There\u2019s no shortage of information. There are dozens of articles on the \u201cbest goal-tracking apps.\u201d Software comparison sites. Recommendations from peers or friends. But nearly every new tool you introduce to your team will have limitations. The challenge is finding the one that has the features you need. That integrates with your preferred tools and programs. That\u2019s visually appealing and easy to use. That has the tracking and reporting functions that will work for your team. And that fits into your budget.<\/p>\n

Not a simple task, right?<\/p>\n

Today, we will walk you through what we think are the most important things you should be looking for in a goal-tracking app. We\u2019ll start with the basics of setting goals for your remote team, dive into how to track goals \u2013 why it\u2019s important, why you should use a goal-tracking app, what to consider when picking your goal-tracking app \u2013 and then make a few recommendations for the best apps for goal-tracking out there.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

<\/span>How to set goals for your remote team.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before making recommendations for tracking goals, let’s talk about goal-setting. Setting goals with your remote team provides a clear sense of direction. It helps align each member’s efforts with a common goal. And this sense of shared purpose can be a driver of motivation and engagement for remote employees<\/a>. If you haven’t spent much time on this, below is a quick overview of how to set goals for your remote team.<\/p>\n

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  1. Understand the purpose and objectives of the team.<\/strong> It can be helpful to start by understanding the team’s overall mission and purpose before setting goals for your team. What are the key objectives you’re working towards, and how do these align with the company’s overall vision?<\/li>\n
  2. Explore the individual roles and responsibilities within the team.<\/strong> With a clear idea of the team’s objectives, the next step is to determine what each team member is responsible for. Understand the strengths of the team, and create a plan for how each team member can contribute to the team’s big objective. This step helps you better understand the resources available to you.<\/li>\n
  3. Get specific with your goals.<\/strong> You’ve probably heard of SMART Goals<\/a> before. These are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals. With a clear understanding of your purpose as a team and the available resources, you can now brainstorm a set of goals that align with the team’s overall objectives.<\/li>\n
  4. Prioritize.<\/strong> Once you understand everything your team could do, it’s time to establish the priorities for your team. Identify the top 3 goals that will be the highest impact or most critical to your team’s overall success, and start there.<\/li>\n
  5. Create an action plan.<\/strong> With high-level goals in place, you can start breaking your project into actionable tasks and delegating them to your team. You can do this using the project management tool or goal-tracking app and any project management method you prefer! What’s important is that you’re taking action not randomly but with focused intent to help your team reach their most important goals.<\/li>\n
  6. Track your goals.<\/strong> You’ve heard it dozens of times by now \u2013 being a good project manager requires tracking how things are going and making adjustments as needed. That’s where goal-tracking comes in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you want to learn more about goal-setting, we wrote a whole article on how to choose ambitious goals for your business<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

    <\/span>How to Track Goals for your Remote Team<\/span><\/h2>\n

    With your team goals set, your next stage will be to track them. Using a goal-tracking app allows you to check your progress regularly to ensure you’re still working towards them. Confirm that they’re still relevant and high priority for your organization. Determine whether your team is on track to hit them. And if not, it will allow you to pivot and find a way to get there.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Why is goal-tracking important?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    If goal-setting aims to help align your team towards a common outcome, tracking goals offers its own benefits to remote teams. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of goal-tracking.<\/p>\n