Transition in. Move into "PIP Goals — What "Gotcha Goals" Look Like" by linking it to the previous slide. Give the group a one-sentence "why this matters" before walking through the points below. Talking points (walk through each in order): 1. Gotcha Goal (Prohibited). Goals intentionally set to be unattainable — designed to engineer termination rather than support genuine improvement Facilitator tip: say this in your own words, then ask the group for a real example of "gotcha goal (prohibited)" from their own team before moving on. 2. Why They're Prohibited. They create legal liability by proving the PIP was a predetermined termination process, not a genuine improvement opportunity Facilitator tip: say this in your own words, then ask the group for a real example of "why they're prohibited" from their own team before moving on. 3. The Test for a PIP Goal. Could the employee realistically meet this goal with full effort and the support being provided? If not, it must be revised. Facilitator tip: say this in your own words, then ask the group for a real example of "the test for a pip goal" from their own team before moving on. 4. Examples of Gotcha Goals. Requiring 100% attendance from someone on approved intermittent FMLA leave; requiring skills the employee was never trained in within 30 days Facilitator tip: say this in your own words, then ask the group for a real example of "examples of gotcha goals" from their own team before moving on. 5. Examples of Real Goals. "Submit project deliverables by the agreed deadline for 8 of the next 10 assignments" — specific, achievable, measurable, time-bound Facilitator tip: say this in your own words, then ask the group for a real example of "examples of real goals" from their own team before moving on. Engage the room. Ask: "How does this show up in your team today?" — let two or three people respond. Timing & transition. Aim for roughly 6–7 minutes on this slide. When the points have landed, transition forward with a short bridge such as "Now that we've covered pip goals — what "gotcha goals" look like, let's look at what comes next."

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