# How to Create an Objective

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## [Create a New Objective in the OKRs Section](https://app.arcade.software/share/ZnKsTaOCh6kfgNNY8c0I)

#### 1. Begin by navigating to the Objectives section from the sidebar menu.

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#### 2. Click the New Objective button to start creating a new objective.

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#### 3. Choose the Owner field to assign responsibility for the new objective.

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#### 4. Assign the objective to the desired person by selecting their name from the Owner dropdown.

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#### 5. Select the appropriate Impact Field to define the area this objective will affect.

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#### 6. Enter a clear description that outlines the purpose and scope of the objective.

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#### 7. Open the OKR Assistant dropdown if you want guided support or a template for your new objective.

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#### 8. Select OKR Assistant to access suggested objectives or automation features.

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#### 9.

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#### 10. Click Generate OKR to have an objective automatically created based on your input.

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#### 11. Apply a recommended objective template by clicking Apply This OKR.

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#### 12. Use the Status dropdown to indicate the current progress of the objective.

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#### 13. Click the End Date field to specify when the objective should be completed.

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#### 14. Select the finishing date using the calendar to set a target completion.

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#### 15. Review or update the objective's status as needed for accurate tracking.

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#### 16. Navigate to future months using the right arrow in the date picker.

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#### 17. Continue to the next month if your desired date is not currently visible.

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#### 18. Choose the appropriate day in the calendar for your objective's timeframe.

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#### 19. Click Create Objective to finalize and save your new objective.

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#### 20. Confirm the creation of your objective by submitting the form.

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