Understanding goal statuses and approval process

To better understand the different goal statuses and approval processes, refer to the following table:

Status	Definition
Created, Pending Approval	When a goal is created, it is automatically sent for approval to the manager whom can approve the goal or send it back with an optional comment. If the goal has been created by a manager or a HR admin, the goal status is automatically moved to "In Progress".
In Progress	The goal deliverables, measurement criteria and progress bar can now be edited.
Completed, Pending Approval	When the goal is marked as done, the manager can approve the goal and mark it as "Completed" or send it back with an optional comment.
Completed	The goal is completed, workers or managers cannot update the goal details anymore. If the goal is reopened, its status will move back to "In Progress".