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Managers work within the context of organizational goals, helping set team and individual goals with and for their reports.
Goals should be referred to frequently, not only during reviews.
Goals for individuals should include personally relevant goals, not just business and team goals.
Wikipedia article for SMART acronym
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMART_criteria
As a manager, you'll want to support your team and reports through the goals you've set together.
You can't just tell someone to gradually improve and walk away, coaching is one way to offer sustained support.
As a manager, you'll likely be a part of assessment and review processes for your reports and/or team. These are often yearly, semi-annually or quarterly.
Prepare carefully for these, being ready to both advocate for your reports and to formalize feedback you've been giving them throughout the year.
You're a manager to serve and support your reports, as well as business needs. As part of your work with reports, you'll need to act as a meaningful advocate for your reports and for your team.