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Purpose

The purpose of the Internal ID for Key Results feature is to provide users with a reliable and consistent way to identify and reference individual Key Results (KRs) across the platform. By displaying a unique, system-generated identifier directly in the Objectives View, users can quickly confirm which KR they are viewing, exporting, or validating.

Business Case

In large portfolios with many Objectives and Key Results, it is common for KRs to have similar or identical titles. This creates challenges for:

• Administrators validating data accuracy

• QA teams reconciling UI data with backend records

• System users referencing specific KRs in dashboards, exports, or support tickets

Adding an Internal ID column eliminates ambiguity by providing a stable, read-only identifier that aligns the UI, database, and exported data. This improves operational efficiency, reduces validation errors, and supports clearer communication across teams.

Objective

The Internal ID is a system-generated, unique identifier assigned to each Key Result. This identifier is now displayed as a column in the Objectives View, within the Key Results section.

The column:

• Is read-only and cannot be edited

• Can be shown or hidden using the column selector

• Persists user visibility preferences between sessions

• Appears in exports when visible

• Follows existing layout, accessibility, and performance standards

Where to Find the Internal ID

• Navigate to Objectives

• Open an Objective

• View the Key Results section

• The Internal ID column appears directly after the Key Result Title column (when enabled)

Internal ID Column Details

Column Behavior

• Displays the unique identifier for each Key Result

• Identifier is system-generated and immutable

• Column is read-only for all roles (Admin, QA, System, and standard users)

Column Placement

• Appears immediately after the Key Result Title column

Column Visibility Controls

Export Behavior

When exporting Objectives data:

• The Internal ID column is included in Excel and PDF exports only if it is visible in the current view

• This ensures consistency between on-screen data and exported files

Summary

The Internal ID for Key Results feature provides a clear, consistent way to identify and reference KRs across the platform. By exposing a read-only identifier in the Objectives View, users can confidently validate data, reconcile exports, and communicate about specific Key Results without confusion while maintaining performance, accessibility, and layout consistency.