--- title: "Goals module" canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/DLP/2212266497/Goals%20module" format: markdown --- > Macro (aura-html) ## Overview The Goals module is a high-level board based on an agile schedule comprising Program Increments. You can configure it for Program Increments for a specific duration. Once the board is properly configured, you can set your goals for the coming PI. There are two [types of goals](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/3235512518) you can add to the Goals board: - Jira Issue-based goals - basic goals You can also track the status of your goals: see if they are still open, completed, failed, abandoned, etc. With the SAFe®-based goals, you can effectively manage Program Increments and Iteration goals. Compared to the [Board module](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211938517), it focuses on high-level planning, including forecasts and commitments, rather than particular tasks. Also, this module lets you communicate what your Teams are working on to everyone interested. > ℹ️ You must first create sub-boxes (such as Program Increments and Iterations). ![objectives-module-main.png](media://a3fd6649-6bec-442f-98db-4e47deb7086d) ## Main features The table below describes the main features of the Goals module: | **Feature** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | [Timebox lifecycle](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212004764) | You can change the status of a Timebox in the Overview module or by clicking the "Info" icon in the Timebox header.
- Not started – will be executed in the future, so it is still under planning - In progress – current Timebox - Closed – already completed
All the following transitions between statuses are allowed (edit mode needs to be enabled first). | | Full-screen mode | Use this mode to hide Jira's and shared app headers. | | [Reports](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212005004) | There are two levels of reporting by the status of goals:
- Upper level (for example: Program Increment or Project phase) - Lower level (for example: Iteration) | | [Team picker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211352191) | Select the agile teams to be displayed on the goals board. | | [Timeline with markers](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211906426) | Dynamic timeline with "Today" and "Zoom" buttons. Click the timeline arrows to navigate between Iteration and Program Increments or to add a Marker or an important event.
Change the scale to fit up to three Program Increments in the current view. | | View | You can choose between several view modes to display the information you need:
- Select the compact mode to fit in more goals. - Change the [Achievement](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211187636) data count by Status or Business Value - [Heatmap mode](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212298949) - Enable this mode to color-code goals. You can color them manually or based on the goal status. For example, color coding can represent the health status using the traffic light convention
![achievement.png](media://340f1273-4913-49a5-8ba3-acdd50be4c72)
Swimlanes are displayed in alphabetical order and cannot be rearranged. You can expand/collapse all swimlanes by clicking above them.
![main-objectives-first-column.png](media://2a9563c6-b188-4447-bc45-0d421ed7f0d3) | | [Sort](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211973119) | Sort goals in ascending or descending order by:
- Probable Business Value - Actual Business Value | | [Export](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BTdc/pages/3536191698) | You can Export the Board module data using the **Export** button:
![export-icon-2.png](media://30b02b68-03ed-40e5-9593-efd9600f5294)
![export-data-window.png](media://f49b013f-837b-4740-b03e-8d657ca73da9) | | [Add](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2211190492) and edit goal | Goals can be defined as:
- Committed - Uncommitted (i.e., not included in the Achievement)
Each goal can be set using:
- Basic goals – just like with basic tasks, such goals will only be visible in the app and not in Jira - Jira issues – pick from the list of created Jira issues. Any issue type can be an goal, but it is recommended to have a dedicated issue type for the purpose | | [Goals lifecycle](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212236190) | Review the goals (as in SAFe during the System Demo) and change their status using the following options:
- Completed – the goal is completed and will not be moved to the next box - Failed – the goal will be moved to the next box - Abandoned – the goal will not be moved to the next box - Continue – the goal will be continued in the next box - Set as stretch – additional goal with variable value (if time permits) | | [Heatmap mode](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DLP/pages/2212298949) | When the heatmap mode is enabled, you can color-code the goals displayed. You can use color coding in different ways, one of which is to monitor the health status of ongoing goals. |