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# Create a strategic priority

# Create a strategic priority {#ariaid-title1}

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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a strategic priority to define and focus your organization's strategic direction, and align it with the goals you want to achieve.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apw_advanced.spw_goal_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesStrategic Planning WorkspaceStrategy and Goals.
2. On the Strategy and Goals page, select the strategy-based board for which you want to create a strategic priority.  
   The Strategy page opens.
3. Select New strategic priority or New next to the Strategic Priorities heading.
4. On the form, fill in the Name, Strategic Plan, Owner, and other required fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Strategic Priority form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bYEcshDVzj_mW8vkuQopFA "Use the Strategic Priority form to orient your organization strategic plan toward your goal.").
5. Select Submit.

## What to do next

Define goals and set targets for them to accomplish the strategic priorities.
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a goal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/QsoKdy3FnH4HLzyQHTE16g "Create a goal and set targets to measure progress and align with your organization's strategic priorities.")
* [Duplicate a goal or target](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qFcGzcKJxRHhxiHbTSLnAA "Create a copy of an existing goal or target to align goals with your organizational strategic priorities. If the goal or target you want to create is similar to an existing one, duplicating the existing record saves your time.")
* [Add a target for goal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VOmEZIem6fZ0jPfmLZssJg "Create SMART targets for goals to track and measure the progress of your goals.")
* [Align work with a goal or target](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2qRZVqswQeYDvQjngbKmUA "Create a goal or target relationship with a planning item or any other item to identify and associate your current or future work and achieve your goals and targets.")
* [Create a strategic plan](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cNUMBOZo5iIkxxlqn0_rYQ "Create and manage strategic plans to define your organization's purpose, strategic priorities, and associated goals.")

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