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Total Goals and Overall Progress in Department Goals

Summary

The Total Goals and Overall Progress metrics in the Department Goals section provide managers with a quick overview of all goals assigned at the departmental level. These metrics help track performance, identify areas needing attention, and ensure alignment with department objectives.


In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1:  Understanding Total Goals
  • Step 2: Understanding Overall Progress
  • Step 3: Monitoring Departmental Performance
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

  • You must have manager or admin access to the Department Goals section in PlummHR.
  • Ensure all department goals are assigned to relevant team members so they are reflected in the metrics.

Step 1. Understanding Total Goals

  1. Total Goals shows the total number of goals assigned to the department.
  2. It provides a snapshot of the department’s workload and scope of objectives.
  3. This number updates automatically whenever a new goal is added or removed.

Step 2. Understanding Overall Progress

  1. Overall Progress displays the collective progress of all departmental goals as a percentage.
  2. Each goal contributes to the overall percentage based on its individual completion status.
  3. For example, if the department has 10 goals and the average completion is 50%, the Overall Progress will show 50%.

Step 3. Monitoring Departmental Performance

    1. Use Total Goals and Overall Progress to quickly gauge the department’s performance.
    2. Click on individual goals to see which team members are responsible and their specific progress.
    3. Use this information to identify goals that may need support or intervention to stay on track.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    1. What does Total Goals represent?

     Total Goals is the sum of all goals assigned to the department, providing an overview of the department’s objectives.


    2 . What does Overall Progress indicate?

     Overall Progress is the average completion percentage of all departmental goals. It shows how much progress the department has made collectively.

     

    3. How is Overall Progress calculated?

     The progress of each individual goal is averaged to determine the department’s overall completion percentage.

    4. Can I see the progress of individual team members within the department?

     Yes, click on a goal to see which team members are responsible and their progress for that specific goal.

    5. Does the Overall Progress update automatically?

     Yes, it updates in real-time whenever a goal’s progress is updated.

    6. Can I filter Total Goals and Overall Progress by year?

     Yes, use the Year Dropdown to view total goals and progress for a specific year.

    7. Does overdue or completed goals affect Overall Progress?

     Yes, all assigned goals—whether overdue, completed, or in progress—are included in the overall progress calculation.

    8. Can I edit Total Goals or Overall Progress manually?

     No, both metrics are automatically calculated based on the assigned goals and their completion statuses.