# Introduction ## Aligning Individual Growth with Organizational Success Aude's goal-setting framework connects individual development with organizational values through two key components: Leadership Principles (Performance Categories) and Personal Development Goals. ## Performance Categories Your organization's leadership principles form the foundation of performance evaluation. These categories define: * Core values and behaviors expected from all team members * Observable criteria for measuring success * Standards for evaluation across teams * Framework for consistent feedback Each category has specific evaluation criteria that help translate principles into measurable behaviors and outcomes. ## Personal Development Goals Building on these principles, personal development goals help individuals: * Chart their professional growth path * Target specific skills or achievements * Contribute to team and organizational objectives * Track progress through measurable criteria Goals are always aligned with one performance category, creating a clear connection between individual growth and organizational values. ## How They Work Together * Performance Categories provide the "what" - defining excellence in your organization * Personal Development Goals provide the "how" - specific actions to demonstrate and develop these principles * Progress on goals provides evidence for performance evaluations * Regular goal reviews ensure alignment with organizational direction --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.aude.ai/aude-product-documentation/goals/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.