If you want to engage your people and have them take ownership then you need to understand their goals

The only way to do great work is to love what you do..

The only way to love what you do is to be engaged and challenged..

The only way to be engaged and challenged is working towards a ultimate goal. 

As a leader or manager within a organisation if you want to engage your people and have them take ownership then you need to understand their goals and have a plan in SMART plan in place to support your staff goals.

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