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# Add a goal to a business process

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

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Add goals to business processes to align process activities with strategic objectives and track performance metrics.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## About this task

Link goals to business processes to establish clear connections between operational activities and strategic objectives. You can add existing goals or create new goals directly from the business process record.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![]()) next to Business Architecture.
4. Select Business Processes.
5. Select the business process that you want to add a goal to.
6. Select the Goals tab.
7. Add a goal using one of the following methods.
   * To add an existing goal:
     1. Select Add.
     2. In the Add goal window, select the goal. 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.
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   * To create a goal, select New and complete the fields on the form. For field descriptions, see [Create goal form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ejVgE2QX5BbsREsd2hbm9g "Use the Goal form to create goals for your organizational strategic priorities.").
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## Result

The goal appears in the Goals related list. You can manage the goal association from this list.
**Related tasks**   

* [Remove a goal from a business process](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/a6K4ofBl0L2l3voI0hzXZQ "Remove goals associated with a business process in Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")
* [View all business processes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KXIj2PwnNCi93ZHNSbeRqw "You can view the list of all available business processes in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace.")

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