New goals and goal maintenance

When creating a new goal, you are asked to rate it according to SMART objectives. SMART objectives are:

• Specific: The goal should be clear and concise, avoid generalities, and define exactly what it is to be completed and by when.

• Measurable: You should be able to determine when the goal is completed and how well it was done.

• Attainable: Goals and tasks should be within the control and accountability of the employee.

• Relevant: Goals should be directly related to the overall strategic objectives of the organization.

• Timebound: Goals should have specific target dates or time frames for completion.

After you submit the request for a new goal, it is displayed on the Pending Goals pane. In that pane's Next Step column, you can see what to expect or what you can do.