How to add a goal in Asana
Learn how to add a goal in Asana: open Goals, click Create goal, name it, check the time period, save it, and set a status to start tracking progress.
Quick answer
To add a goal in Asana, open Goals from the Strategy section, click Create goal, type a goal title, check the owner and time period, then click Save goal. Asana opens the new goal page, where you can set a status, connect sub-goals, and add a description.
Steps at a glance
- Open Goals from the Strategy section
- Click Create goal
- Type a goal title
- Check the time period
- Click Save goal
- Click Set status on the new goal
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Summary
Goals in Asana connect your team's work to the outcomes that matter. You set a title, owner, and time period once, then track progress from a single goal page.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Goals
In the left sidebar, open **Strategy**, then click **Goals**. The Goals page lists your existing goals, or shows an empty state if you have none yet.
Step 2
Click Create goal
Click **Create goal** on the Goals page. A **Create a new goal** dialog opens.
Step 3
Name the goal
Click the **Goal title** field and type a clear, measurable name, for example "Grow qualified signups 20%". The dialog also shows the **Goal owner**, **Members**, and **Privacy** settings, which you can leave as they are.
Step 4
Set the time period
Check the **Time period** button, which here shows **Q4 FY26** (1 Oct – 31 Dec). Click it if the goal belongs to a different period.
Step 5
Save the goal
Click **Save goal**. Asana creates the goal and opens its page, where it also appears under **Recent** in the sidebar.
Step 6
Set the goal status
On the new goal page, click **Set status** to record how the goal is going. The page also has **Connect a sub-goal** for tracking progress and a **Description** section for context.
Why this matters
You have a target for the quarter, such as growing signups, and nobody can see how the team's work connects to it. Creating a goal gives that target an owner, a time period, and a place to report status.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the goal after saving it?
Yes. The goal page has editable fields for the goal name, time period, and due date, plus a Description section.
Who owns a new goal?
The Create a new goal dialog shows a Goal owner. Your own account is selected there, and you can remove it or add other members by name or email.
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