⚠️ This setting has been replaced!
The organization-wide Allow goal owners to modify goal details (start–end date, goal value, measurement type, etc.) setting has been removed.
Goal editing permissions are now managed individually for each goal type using the Restrict goal editing setting in Manage Goal Types.
Giving goal owners the ability to edit their goals can help teams stay flexible and keep goals up to date as priorities change. With the new per-goal-type setting, administrators can decide which types of goals owners can edit and which should remain restricted.
This gives you more control than the previous organization-wide setting. For example, you can allow employees to edit their personal development goals while restricting edits to company-wide or strategic goals.
How to Configure Goal Editing Permissions
Step 1: Go to the Goals module settings
Open the Admin Center from the upper-right menu in Teamflect.
Then go to: Modules > Goals
Step 2: Open Goal Types
Go to the Goal types section to view and manage the goal types available in your organization.
Step 3: Edit a Goal Type
Find the goal type you want to configure and select Edit.
Because this setting is configured separately for each goal type, you can apply different editing rules depending on how that goal type is used.
Step 4: Configure Goal Restriction Settings
In the goal type settings, locate Goal restriction settings. Here, you can enable or disable the Restrict goal editing option.
When goal editing is restricted, the ability of goal owners to modify the goal is limited according to the permissions configured for that goal type.
When editing is not restricted, goal owners can update the goal details available to them without requiring an administrator to make the changes.
💡 Tip: Review the purpose of each goal type before configuring this setting. Personal and development-focused goals may benefit from greater flexibility, while strategic or organization-wide goals may require tighter control.
Beneficial Use Cases
Empower Goal Ownership
Allow employees to manage the goals that are intended to be flexible, such as personal development or individual objectives. This encourages accountability and gives employees greater ownership of their progress.
Increase Agility in Goal Management
When priorities shift, goal owners can update eligible goals without waiting for administrative support. This helps keep objectives relevant and aligned with changing priorities.
Protect Strategic Goals
Use goal-specific restrictions to prevent unauthorized changes to important goals, such as company-wide, departmental, or strategic objectives.
Reduce Admin Overhead
Allowing owners to manage appropriate goal types reduces the need for administrators to handle routine updates while maintaining control over goals that require stricter governance.
Best Practices
1. Performance Reviews
Consider allowing employees to update relevant goals ahead of review cycles so their progress and objectives remain accurate and up to date.
2. Project-Based Goals
Allow project leads to manage milestones and timelines for flexible project-based goal types, while restricting edits to goals that affect broader organizational objectives.
3. Employee Development Plans
Personal development goals often benefit from greater flexibility. Allow employees to refine these goals as they progress through development programs, helping keep their objectives personalized and realistic.
4. Review Your Goal Types
Since editing permissions are now configured individually, review your existing goal types and determine which ones should allow goal owner edits. This helps ensure that your goal management process balances flexibility with the appropriate level of control.