How to Approve a Goal
Patrick McClain
12 steps
45 seconds
CSOD
1
Navigate to <https://cornerstone.ou.edu/> or click on the link in the system generated email.
2
Under the "Your Inbox" section, click "Approve Goals"
As the supervisor, you have the authority to create, modify, approve, or deny an employee's goal(s). Just because the employee submits a new goal or an edit to an existing goal, does not mean you have to approve it.
3
You will see a list of the goal(s) that needs to be approved or denied. Each goal, for each employee will have it's own line. For example, in this example Christopher Robin has submitted one goal for Walt Disney to review, and Mickey Mouse has submitted two goals for Walt Disney to review.
Option 1: Review Each Goal Individually
4
To review each goal individually, click "Approve/Deny" (You will still have the opportunity to edit the goal).
5
Review the "Goal Statement" section. Click in the textbox to make any edits.
6
Review the "Description" section. Click in the textbox to make any edits. For example, you want to change 15% to 35% to make the goal more business appropriate.
7
Review the Start and End Dates. Click on the calendar icon to make any edits.
8
As needed, select the new date.
9
When you are finished reviewing/editing, click "Approve"
10
You will receive a warning to make sure you want to approve. Click "Approve" or "Cancel" as needed.
Option 2: Approve as a Group
IMPORTANT - only choose this option if you know the goal is correct and does not need any editing. If you need any make any edits (name of goal, due dates, etc.) you must go with Option 1 (starting at Step 4 above).
11
To approve (or deny) the goals without reviewing, click the checkbox next to each goal.
12
You will receive a warning to make sure you want to approve. Click "Yes" or "No" as needed.
How to Approve a Goal
Patrick McClain
12 steps
45 seconds
CSOD
1
Navigate to <https://cornerstone.ou.edu/> or click on the link in the system generated email.
2
Under the "Your Inbox" section, click "Approve Goals"
As the supervisor, you have the authority to create, modify, approve, or deny an employee's goal(s). Just because the employee submits a new goal or an edit to an existing goal, does not mean you have to approve it.
3
You will see a list of the goal(s) that needs to be approved or denied. Each goal, for each employee will have it's own line. For example, in this example Christopher Robin has submitted one goal for Walt Disney to review, and Mickey Mouse has submitted two goals for Walt Disney to review.
Option 1: Review Each Goal Individually
4
To review each goal individually, click "Approve/Deny" (You will still have the opportunity to edit the goal).
5
Review the "Goal Statement" section. Click in the textbox to make any edits.
6
Review the "Description" section. Click in the textbox to make any edits. For example, you want to change 15% to 35% to make the goal more business appropriate.
7
Review the Start and End Dates. Click on the calendar icon to make any edits.
8
As needed, select the new date.
9
When you are finished reviewing/editing, click "Approve"
10
You will receive a warning to make sure you want to approve. Click "Approve" or "Cancel" as needed.
Option 2: Approve as a Group
IMPORTANT - only choose this option if you know the goal is correct and does not need any editing. If you need any make any edits (name of goal, due dates, etc.) you must go with Option 1 (starting at Step 4 above).
11
To approve (or deny) the goals without reviewing, click the checkbox next to each goal.
12
You will receive a warning to make sure you want to approve. Click "Yes" or "No" as needed.
