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Goal Management Software That Keeps Teams Aligned
01Cascade every goal
Connect company, department, team, and personal goals in one hierarchy.02Measure real progress
Track weighted key results with automatic progress calculations.03Spot risks early
Update progress with check-ins, status, and confidence levels.04One connected HR platform
Goals, employee records, and performance reviews stay connected.Goal Setup
Organize goals the way your company works
Create company, department, team, and personal goals in one place. Assign ownership, define timelines, and build a clear goal hierarchy that keeps everyone aligned from strategy to execution.
01Four goal levels
Create company, department, team, and personal goals.02Clear ownership
Assign every goal to the right person or team.03Flexible timelines
Plan by quarter, half-year, year, or custom dates.04Goal descriptions
Add context, scope, and expectations to every goal.Key Results
Measure progress with weighted key results
Turn every goal into measurable progress. Track key results using numbers, percentages, currency, or yes/no metrics, assign weights to what matters most, and let Skailer calculate overall goal progress automatically.
01Four metric types
Track Number, Percentage, Currency, or Yes/No key results.02Start and target values
Define measurable outcomes and update progress over time.03Weighted key results
Give more importance to the metrics that matter most.04Automatic progress
Overall goal completion updates automatically.Goal Alignment
Keep every goal aligned with company strategy
Connect company, department, team, and personal goals in one hierarchy so everyone understands how their work contributes to larger business objectives. Goal alignment stays visible without relying on spreadsheets or separate reports.
01Parent goals
Link every goal to the objective it supports.02Goal hierarchy
Connect company, department, team, and personal goals.03Supporting goals
See every child goal contributing to a larger objective.04Standalone goals
Create independent goals when no parent is needed.Goal Check-ins
Keep progress visible between performance reviews
Update key result values, goal status, and confidence in a single check-in. Managers can see which goals are on track, at risk, or off track before deadlines are missed, while every update stays recorded for future performance conversations.
01One-step check-ins
Update key results, status, confidence, and comments together.02Goal status
Track whether a goal is active, completed, or cancelled.03Confidence levels
Mark goals as on track, at risk, or off track.04Complete check-in history
Keep a clear record of every update and comment.Goal Permissions
Control who can view and edit every goal
Not every goal should be visible to everyone. Control goal visibility with public and private settings, grant access to specific people, and manage permissions by role, department, or reporting structure.
01Public and private goals
Control visibility for every individual goal.02Shared access
Grant visibility to specific employees when needed.03Role-based permissions
Define who can view or edit goals across teams.04Manager visibility
Managers can access goals for their direct reports or reporting tree.What is goal management software?
Skailer vs. the alternativesOrganizations can track goals using Jira Goals or the goal management features available in HR platforms. Jira Goals connects objectives with day-to-day work, while HR software typically links employee goals with performance management. Skailer combines structured goal hierarchy, weighted key results, continuous check-ins, employee data, and performance reviews in one connected HR platform.
How Skailer compares to Jira Goals and goal tracking in HR software
| Capability | Jira Goals | Goal tracking in HR software | Skailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal hierarchy | Basic goal hierarchy | Basic goal alignment | Company, department, team, and personal goals |
| Key results | Standard goal metrics | Basic progress tracking | Weighted key results with automatic rollups |
| Goal alignment | Objectives linked to work | Employee goal alignment | Strategy, teams, and employees connected |
| Progress updates | Manual status updates | Periodic check-ins | Check-ins with status, confidence, and comments |
| Goal visibility | Project-based permissions | Standard access controls | Role-based visibility for every goal |
| Performance reviews | Separate process | Basic review integration | Goals connected to performance reviews |
| Employee context | Project-focused | Employee profile only | Employee profiles, teams, and reporting structure |
| HR platform integration | Separate product | Varies by platform | Goals built into a connected HR platform |
By the numbers
Why goal management matters
Clarity
Only 50%
Engagement
3.6×
Profitability
23%
How it worksSet goals, connect them across your organization, and keep progress visible in four simple steps.
How goal management works in Skailer
01Create the parent goal
Start with a company or department objective so supporting team and personal goals can connect to a clear strategic priority.02Choose the goal level and owner
Create a company, department, team, or personal goal, then assign the person or group responsible for moving it forward.03Add measurable key results
Define key results using numbers, percentages, currency, or yes/no metrics, and weight the outcomes that matter most.04Track progress with check-ins
Update key result values, status, confidence, and comments regularly so managers can spot risks before deadlines are missed.Goal management, answered
How does Skailer cascade goals across the organization?
Skailer connects company, department, team, and personal goals through parent and supporting goals. Each goal can link to the objective above it, creating a clear hierarchy that shows how individual work contributes to larger business priorities.