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Instruction

Goal format

Define goals using a consistent format

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The benefit of this AI instruction

Standardize how you format goals using the SMART framework. Use this AI instruction to refine an existing goal description. Or enter a request into the AI assistant (like "Draft a description for this goal") and apply this instruction at the same time to ensure that new goals follow the same approach. The output is a concise goal statement that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound. This makes your objectives easier for everyone to understand, act on, and track — so you can move your product strategy forward.

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Example output

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Tips to get the best results

  • Add as many details about your goal as possible — including the time frame and success metrics

  • Review the Goal format instruction in the prompt box before you apply it

  • Customize the details to match your organization's approach

  • Create the instruction in your Personal or Workspace settings

  • Apply the instruction when you are drafting a new goal or refining an existing one

How to get started

  1. Open a goal record and highlight the draft description

  2. Click the sparkle icon to open the AI assistant

  3. Click the + icon in the prompt box and select Search the library

  4. Search for and select the Goal format instruction

  5. Customize the details (as needed) and click the arrow icon to apply the instruction to your prompt

  6. Replace your initial goal description with the updated one

  7. Click the star icon to add it to your favorites in your personal settings, then change the type to Instruction

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Choose from a library of pre-built prompts — including requests, instructions, and agents — that are tuned for product development work. Or create your own to support workflows that are unique to your team. The AI assistant automatically tailors responses based on the Aha! record you are working on and can reference and retrieve other records in a prompt or report. Give it a try today and change the way you plan and build products.