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Set clear expectations for performance, make sure they are objectively measureable and time-bound and if they do not meet those expectations they are off the team. Buh-bye.

The acronym is SMART
Specific: What exactly is to be done
Measureable: how to define success
Achieveable: The person has the skills/tools/etc to do it
Relevant: How it contributes to the overall operation
Time-bound: When it will be done or checked

Example: Fabricate the arm by cutting the aluminum tubing to plan and finishing so there are no rough edges. Complete this by the end of the day, and give the completed pieces to Tom.

Example: Design the arm by creating a plan with enough information so someone can fabricate it. The design file must be given to Jason by Thursday 6 pm. Include a bill of materials and sources for anything we don't have in the stockroom. Show your calculations for the lifting strength.

Example: Complete the Chairman's application by 2 pm on Thursday the 24th, and e-mail it as a Word document to Coach Jones at that time.