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How to Ask Goal Owners for an Update

Request updates from goal owners in Teamflect to boost transparency and accountability.

Written by Myka
Updated over a month ago

Overview

Tracking progress on goals is essential for effective project management and organizational alignment. Teamflect makes this easy with a Request Update feature that lets managers and colleagues prompt goal owners to provide the latest status without constant follow-ups. This encourages timely updates, reduces communication overhead, and ensures stakeholders always have visibility into progress, challenges, and outcomes.

How to Request Updates from Goal Owners

Step 1: Navigate to the Goals Module

Log in to your Teamflect account and access the Goals module from the main navigation menu on the left or dashboard.
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Step 2: Locate the Desired Goal

  1. Go to the My Team tab or another relevant tab.

  2. Use search or filters if needed to quickly find the goal.

Step 3: Request Update

In the goal details section (under Last progress update), select Request Update.

Step 4: Notify the Goal Owner

  1. Teamflect automatically sends a notification to the goal owner.

  2. Optionally, add a personalized note to provide context.

Step 5: Goal Owner Provides Update

The goal owner can:

  • Change the status (e.g., in progress, completed, delayed).

  • Update progress with new data.

  • Leave a comment with additional context.

HR-Focused Use Cases

1. Improving Managerial Oversight

Managers can request updates without scheduling extra meetings or sending emails. This makes it easier to maintain visibility on critical goals while reducing administrative overhead and encouraging structured reporting.

2. Enhancing Accountability

The request feature nudges employees to regularly review and update their goals. For HR, this provides a more accurate and consistent record of progress, supporting fair performance evaluations and calibration discussions.

3. Increasing Transparency Across Teams

Timely updates make goal progress visible to all relevant stakeholders. HR can use this transparency to monitor alignment with company objectives, identify potential blockers early, and support cross-functional collaboration.

Final Thoughts

The Request Update feature in Teamflect bridges the gap between managers and employees by simplifying progress tracking. It encourages accountability, improves communication, and ensures HR and leadership have access to up-to-date data for better decision-making.

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