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Create target form

Use the Create target form to create a quantitative or qualitative target for your goal.

FieldDescription
NameName of the target.
GoalGoal that this target tracks.
DescriptionDescription of the target.
StateThe state of the target. The available options are:- Draft - In Progress - Approved - Complete - Pending - Achieved - Not Achieved
Progress

Percentage of target that is complete. This value is calculated automatically. If the Type field is set to Maximize, then the progress value is calculated using the following formula.

Progress = (Actual value - Base value) / (Target value - Base value) x 100

If the Type field is set to Minimize, then the progress value is calculated using the following formula. Progress = (Actual value - Target value) / (Base value - Target value) x 100

Status

Status to indicate the target progress. The available options are:

  • Green: Indicates that the target is on track.
  • Yellow: Indicates that the target needs improvement.
  • Red: Indicates that the target needs immediate attention.
Impact on goal

A numerical value that represents the importance of this target to its parent goal. By default, the value is (1) Neutral.

The available options are:

  • (0) No impact
  • (1) Neutral
  • (2) Moderate
  • (3) High
  • (4) Very high
  • (5) Maximum

Note: This field is available only when thesn_gf.weighted_average_enabled system property is set to Yes.

OwnerOwner of the target.
ContributorsUsers who contribute to achieving the target.
FieldDescription
Start dateStart date for the target. By default, the start date of the current quarter is populated.
End dateEnd date for the target. By default, the end date of the current quarter is populated.
FieldDescription
Unit of measureMeasure type for the specified value. The available measure types are stored in the Units \[sn\_gf\_units\] table.
Base valueBase value of the target. The base value can also be considered as the present or current value.
Actual valueActual value of the target at a given time. This field is available only when the Type field is set to Maximize or Minimize.
TypeTarget type that shows the direction of achievement. The available options are:- Maximize: The direction of the progress is toward the Target value from the Base value. The base value must be less than the target value. - Minimize: The direction of the progress is toward the Target value from the Base value. The target value must be less than the base value.
Target valueTarget value of the target. This value is the goal that your team wants to reach. This field is available only when the Type field is set to Maximize or Minimize.
Review frequency

Option to specify how frequently should the owner or contributor be updating the actual value of the target. The available options are:

  • Daily
  • Weekly
  • Fortnightly
  • Monthly
  • Quarterly
  • Yearly
RemarkRemark entered for business justification when updating the target.
Review dateThe date on which the target is to be reviewed.

Parent Topic:Enterprise Architecture Workspace reference

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