Objectives in Lane represent your strategic goals and help align product work with business outcomes. There are two types of Objectives: Goals and OKRs, both structured to keep progress measurable and visible.
Objectives are account-level objects - all members currently have access to all Objectives in the workspace.

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Types of Objectives

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1. Goals

Goals are straightforward objectives where you directly link Opportunities. The progress of the Goal updates automatically as linked Opportunities are completed.

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2. OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)

OKRs follow a structured framework:
  • An Objective holds the strategic intent.
  • Multiple Key Results define measurable outcomes.
  • Each Key Result can have linked Opportunities.
  • Progress rolls up from Opportunities → Key Results → Objective.

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Creating an Objective

To add a new Objective:
  1. Click the + icon next to Objectives in the sidebar.
  2. Select the type: Goal or OKR.
  3. Fill in the title and description.
  4. Assign relevant fields such as:
    • Timeframe
    • Health (On Track, At Risk, Off Track)
    • Tags
  5. Click Add Objective to save.

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Fields and Progress Tracking

  • Status: Indicates the current state of the Objective. You can customize status options under Settings → Fields.
  • Health: Manually used to indicate progress status: On Track, At Risk, or Off Track.
  • Progress:
    • For Goals, progress = % of completed linked Opportunities.
    • For OKRs, progress = % of completed Key Results (which in turn depend on their linked Opportunities).

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Setup

How you use Objectives depends on your team size and planning process.
  • Start simple with Goals if you’re looking to track progress on direct initiatives.
  • Use OKRs if you want to align multiple initiatives across teams under a shared strategic objective.
We recommend capturing the strategic layer of your product work - this ensures better prioritization and clearer decision-making.
You can begin with monthly or quarterly Goals, create Roadmaps, and regularly review progress and health to stay aligned.

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Keeping Track of Strategic Goals

  • Use the Health field alongside progress bars to monitor strategic alignment in real time.
  • Objectives automatically update based on Opportunity progress - no manual check-ins needed (yet).
  • Use Views or Strategic Roadmaps to monitor progress across teams and timeframes.

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FAQs and Troubleshooting

Q: What’s the difference between a Goal and an OKR in Lane?
A: A Goal is a single objective with directly linked Opportunities. An OKR contains Key Results, each of which can link to Opportunities and collectively determine progress. Q: Can I link the same Opportunity to multiple Objectives?
A: Yes, an Opportunity can be linked to multiple Objectives or Key Results. This helps when a single initiative contributes to multiple strategic goals. Progress is calculated individually within each Objective based on the linked Opportunities. Q: How is Health different from Status or Progress?
A: Health is a manual indicator of confidence (On Track, At Risk, Off Track). Status shows workflow state, and Progress is automatically calculated from linked Opportunities. Q: Are check-ins supported for Objectives?
A: Not yet — check-ins are planned for a future update.