1. Does your employee have a goal which is achievable but difficult enough?
2. Did he participate in setting his own goal?
3. Is his goal specific and measurable? (How much, due date, etc.)
*If you answered NO to two or more of these questions, take a look at the recommendations below.
Recommendations:
Participation: Have a seat with him, and set a goal together after a communicating enough. His understanding, that he participated the goal setting , is important.
Specification: The goals need to be specific and measurable.
Time bound: Set a timeline until when your employees achieve the goal.
Prioritized: Prioritize which goal is most important if he has multiple goals. This process needs his participation too.