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Manage targets and progress with goal-setting software

Define goals, support shared ownership, and monitor completion without spreadsheets.

Make targets crystal clear

Define what success looks like for each role with clear, measurable targets. Goal-setting software keeps expectations consistent across the performance cycle, so employees know what they’re accountable for and line managers can set priorities without ambiguity.

Make targets crystal clear

Improve performance check-ins

Turn check-ins into coaching moments by focusing on what’s changed since the last conversation: progress, blockers, and next steps. With an up-to-date view in one place, managers don’t re-explain targets; they help employees move them forward.

Improve performance check-ins

Break big plans into milestones

Add milestones to break down targets into smaller, achievable steps. Make progress easier to manage, help teams stay focused week to week, and reduce last-minute pressure. Plus, give employees moments to celebrate the wins that build toward bigger outcomes.

Break big plans into milestones
Align teams with shared goals

Align teams with shared goals

Make shared goals visible across the right people, so collaboration stays coordinated, and accountability doesn’t get blurry. When teams can see the same target and understand their role in achieving it, cross-functional work runs smoothly, and alignment becomes easier to maintain.

See progress at a glance

Track completion in one place to quickly understand what’s on track and what needs attention. Goal-setting tools keep progress visible for employees and managers, support better check-ins, and help prevent end-of-cycle surprises.

See progress at a glance

Frequently asked questions

What is goal-setting software?
Goal-setting software helps you set employee targets, break them into milestones, align shared goals across teams, and track completion over time—so expectations and progress don’t end up in spreadsheets, scattered notes, or worse, nowhere.
How is goal management different from performance management?
Goal management focuses on what employees are working toward and how progress is measured. Performance management is broader and includes check-ins, feedback, and reviews. Goal setting supports those conversations by keeping targets clear, measurable, and easy to track.
Is goal-setting software the same as OKR software?
Not exactly. OKR software is usually built around objectives and key results with a specific framework. Goal-setting tools can support OKRs, but they’re also flexible enough for targets, milestones, and team goals without a strict methodology.
How often should employee goals be updated?
Most teams review progress in regular check-ins (monthly or quarterly) and adjust targets when priorities change. The best cadence keeps targets accurate and useful, without creating a constant reporting loop that takes time away from the actual work.
What types of employee targets work best?
The strongest targets are specific and measurable, tied to outcomes, and realistic for the review cycle. Many teams use SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to keep expectations clear.

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