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title: "Create a Goal"
slug: "create-a-goal"
updated: 2026-10-20T09:50:40Z
published: 2026-10-20T09:50:40Z
canonical: "docs.thrivelearning.com/create-a-goal"
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# Create a Goal

This article covers how line managers can **create a goal for a direct report**. If you want to set a goal for your own development, see [Creating a Goal](/v1/docs/goals#creating-a-goal).

1. In the Thrive menu, go to **Manage** > **Goals**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(491).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T23%3A15%3A08Z&se=2026-11-04T00%3A15%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0W%2BkycTFa5Cl%2Fc07r84R0lgD%2BXAyCJoSXpFRMyCvF3Y%3D)
2. On the **Goals** screen, click **+ Add a goal**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(358).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T23%3A15%3A08Z&se=2026-11-04T00%3A15%3A08Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0W%2BkycTFa5Cl%2Fc07r84R0lgD%2BXAyCJoSXpFRMyCvF3Y%3D)
3. **Type a goal title** (for example, “Complete Project Management Course”).
4. Add a **Skill** from the list of available skills on your platform that this goal will help your direct report develop.
5. Add a **Due date** for the goal.
6. If needed, add a detailed description for the goal.
7. In the **People** tab, click **Add people** to find and select your direct report.
8. In the **Tasks** tab, add the tasks your direct report needs to complete to achieve the goal:
  1. Click **+ Add a task**.
  2. **Type a task title…** (for example, “Enrol in Course”) and, optionally, a description.
  3. Select one of of the following task types:
    - **Basic task**: You can optionally require evidence to be submitted by the direct report or manager approval for this task to be marked complete.
    - **Content task**: You must select a specific piece of content from Thrive to complete to fulfil the task.
  4. Click **Add task**.

The task will appear on your list.
  5. If necessary, click **+ Add a task** again to add more tasks.
9. Once all tasks are added, click **Confirm**.

The goal is now created and an email notification has been sent. Your direct report can view and begin working towards the goal, which is visible under **Personal goals** in their **Goals: My learning** screen.