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# Add a business process to a goal

# Add a business process to a goal {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Associate business processes with goals to map how your organization's processes support strategic objectives.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## About this task

Link business processes to goals to document which processes contribute to achieving specific strategic objectives. You can add existing business processes or create ones
directly from the goal record.{#eaw-add-business-process-to-goal__eaw-add-business-process-to-goal-context-1}

A goal is mapped to a business process using the relationship type Realizes :: Realized by.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![]()).
3. Expand the Business Architecture section by selecting the expand row icon (![]()) next to Business Architecture.
4. Select Goals.
5. Select the goal that you want to add a business process to.
6. Select the Business processes tab.
7. Add a business process using one of the following methods.
   * To add an existing business process:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add business process window, select the business process. A suggested relationship type appears in the Relationship type field, but you can select a different type from the list, if needed.
     3. Select Add.
     {#eaw-add-business-process-to-goal__ol_add_bp_to_goal}
   * To create a business process, select New and complete the fields on the form. For field descriptions, see [Create business process form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fOR~fzL3cLpjQ5HRF366RA "A business process is a collection of related structured tasks performed to accomplish a specific application service. Create a business process to group applications that help accomplish a specific application service.").
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## Result

The business process appears in the Business processes related list.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove a business process from a goal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/S~8nBa3PvsROpNg9emZQEQ "Remove business processes associated with a goal in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all goals](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/g~0UrgGORQ8UMqhWhdPNpA "You can view the list of all available goals in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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