Objectives (Tasks)
Objectives are the individual tasks that make things happen. They're the concrete actions your team takes to complete Checkpoints and achieve Missions.
Video: Managing Objectives & Tasks
Master task management in Kite
What are Objectives?
Objectives are the smallest unit of work in Kite. Every Checkpoint is made up of multiple Objectives—specific, actionable tasks that someone owns and completes. When all Objectives in a Checkpoint are done, the Checkpoint is complete.
Real-World Example
For a "Design Phase" Checkpoint, Objectives might include: "Create wireframes for homepage", "Design mobile navigation", "Run user testing session", "Get stakeholder approval on final mockups".
Objective Components
Clear Title
Concise action statement (e.g., "Design login screen mockup")
Assignee
Who's responsible for completing this objective
Due Date (Optional)
When this task should be completed
Attachments
Files, links, or context needed to complete the task
Creating Objectives
Good objectives are specific, actionable, and have clear completion criteria:
✅ Good Objectives
- • "Write user authentication API"
- • "Review and approve Q3 budget"
- • "Schedule kickoff meeting with client"
- • "Design onboarding flow (3 screens)"
❌ Vague Objectives
- • "Work on backend"
- • "Think about budget"
- • "Talk to client"
- • "Make design better"
Objective Status
Objective created but not yet started
Currently being worked on by the assignee
Task finished and checked off ✓
Adding Details to Objectives
Every objective can include rich details to help the assignee understand what needs to be done:
- Description: Add context, requirements, or acceptance criteria
- File Attachments: Upload designs, documents, or reference materials
- Comments: Discuss progress, ask questions, or provide updates
- Links: Reference external resources, docs, or tools
Assignment & Ownership
Assigning Objectives
Best Practices
💡 Tips for Better Objectives
- • Start objective titles with action verbs (Design, Write, Review, Test)
- • Break large tasks into smaller objectives (max 4-8 hours each)
- • Update status as you progress—don't wait until it's done
- • Add comments to keep teammates informed without extra meetings
- • Use due dates for time-sensitive work, but don't over-schedule
- • Attach mockups, specs, or examples to reduce back-and-forth