New Development Objective

Setup options control who can add new Development Objectives - Team Members, Managers, or HR. When permitted, to add a new Development Objective, on the Development Plan Process Detail view select the Development Objectives tab.

Screenshot: New button on the Development Objectives tab

Select New.

WX displays the New Development Objectives view:

Screenshot: New Development Objective view

Complete the fields in the Area Being Developed section as follows:

Field What to enter

Item

The name of the Objective.

Complete the fields in the Development Need section as follows: 

Field What to enter

Target Date

The date you want the Objective completed.

Select the field to display a calendar, then select the date.

Agreed Action

A summary of the actions you plan to take to achieve the Objective by the Target Date.

Progress

A summary of any steps taken toward achieving the Objective.

Required For Objective

If this Development Objective contributes to achieving another Objective, select the picklist and choose the overall Objective. The picklist shows assigned objectives.

Select Save to save the Development Objective as a Development Need and return to the Development Plan. If your organization requires manager confirmation for adding Development Objectives:

  • Your manager receives an Action to approve the Development Need.
  • You can edit the Development Need detail until it is approved.