Targets define what a work package is working toward - the shared definition of done. They represent the concrete objectives that, once achieved, mean the work package is ready for sign-off. Without defined targets, progress is a matter of opinion. With them, it's a matter of fact.
Where to find targets
Targets live on the work package One Pager, in the Targets section on the right side. They are organized across three tabs - All, Open, and Completed - so you can immediately see which objectives are still active and which have been reached.
Who can create and edit targets
Targets are usually defined by the Project Lead - but Work Package Leads and Consultants can create and edit them in elyvate as well. Coordinate changes with your Project Lead to keep the work package scope aligned. Contributors and Guests cannot create or edit targets.
Creating a target
To add a new target, click "+ Add target" in the Targets section of the One Pager. A creation window opens where you will work through the following fields:
Target - a clear description of what needs to be achieved
Function - the direction of the target: Reduce or Multiply
Target value - the measurable value that defines success, together with its value type (e.g. a percentage or an absolute number)
Category - the category used to classify and group the target (e.g. Scrap, Coverage, PPM)
Due date - the deadline by which the target should be reached
Comment (optional) - additional context or background where helpful
Once saved, the target appears in the Targets section and is visible to everyone in the work package.
Working with targets
Keep targets specific and measurable - "Reduce scrap rate to 2%" gives your team a clear finish line, "Improve quality" does not. Set due dates that reflect real commitments, and move targets to Completed as soon as they are achieved so the Open tab always reflects the true remaining scope.
Targets work hand in hand with KPIs: targets define where you need to get, KPIs track how you are progressing toward it (see What is a KPI in elyvate?).