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      Glossary in Goals

      A list of specific terms and their definitions used in the Goals module.

      • My goals: All goals related to you, including drafts, goals you own, goals you have assigned to others, and goals you follow.
      • Assigned by me: Goals that you have assigned to others.
      • Drafts: Goals you have created but not yet published.
      • Followed/Discussed by me: Goals you follow or have participated in discussions about.

      • Cascade: Goal cascading is the process of breaking down a high-level goal into smaller, manageable sub-goals assigned to individuals or teams.

      • Goals directory: A list of all published goals in the organization. Visibility is limited based on the settings applied to each goal.
      • Goal status: Represents the current goal progress, categorized as:
        • Not started: The goal has not started.
        • On track: Progress is ongoing, and the goal is expected to complete on time.
        • Behind: Progress is delayed, but the goal can still be brought back on track.
        • At risk: The goal might not complete on time due to unclear direction or other issues.
        • Achieved: The goal is completed.
      • Measurement type: The method used to track goal progress. It includes:
        • Percentage: Progress tracked from 0 to 100%. The goal is marked as achieved at 100%.
        • Quantity: Progress tracked using units, with a start and end value.
        • Milestone: The goal is considered complete after specific milestones are achieved.
      • Top-level goals: Include business unit, department, and organizational goals.
      • Goal visibility: By default, goals are visible to the employee and their reporting hierarchy. Admins can customize visibility, allowing employees to manage their audience.
      • Contributing goals: Sub-goals that support a parent goal and can also contribute to other individual goals.
      • Aligned goals: Goals aligned with organizational objectives. They do not contribute to the parent goal unless marked as contributing by the owner.