“Goals That Grow” is your five-minute masterclass in engaging teams with SMART goals for USAID projects. Dr. D. offers invaluable insights into making goal-setting a shared journey that motivates and mobilizes your team. This episode is essential listening for new chiefs of party seeking to craft a clear, actionable roadmap to success. Tune in and learn to set benchmarks that inspire achievement and foster a culture of collective ownership. Why listen? Because the right goals transform good teams into great ones, and great teams make development and humanitarian assistance work thrive.

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Created exclusively for new and aspiring Chiefs of Party, this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With over 20 years of experience advising international development organizations and serving as a USAID chief of party for multiple projects, Donna understands today's project leaders' unique challenges.

She provides research-backed strategies and real-world insights to equip you for the complexities of leading a USAID project. You’ll discover field-tested tips for managing staff, achieving results, building local partnerships, and navigating USAID rules and regulations.

Whether you’re transitioning into your first chief of party role, looking to accelerate effectiveness, or are creating a pipeline for new COPs, this microcast will enhance your leadership capabilities.

This series was made possible by the support of the American people through USAID. The content of this audio series is based on the host's experience serving as a Chief of Party on a USAID award, and the content may not be applicable in all situations.

Implemented by Kaizen, A Tetra Tech Company, USAID's Partnerships Incubator is a five-year USAID project funded under Contract Number GS10F0124Y/7200AA19M00027.

For more information, visit www.workwithUSAID.gov, a free resource hub created to help you learn about USAID.