Rocks are 90-day goals that help teams progress toward their organization's long-term vision. Assigning these Rocks to the appropriate team members ensures accountability and clarity.

Assigning Rock Ownership

When you create a Rock in Ninety, assign an owner based on who on your team or from your organization is ultimately accountable for completing the goal. This person may not be responsible for completing all the work involved, but they are accountable for ensuring it gets completed.

When creating a Rock:

• Assigning an owner is a necessary requirement for creating a Rock.
• The list of possible owners is based on the Team filter.
• If you're using the Create button, you'll be the default owner of the Rock.
• In the Rocks tool, you can click + Add Rock on any team member's card to have that user be the new Rock's owner.
• Users with Observer-level permissions cannot be assigned Rocks.

Reassigning Rock Ownership

You can easily reassign a Rock's owner if responsibilities shift through its details card. Here's how:

1. Click Rocks from the left navigation.
2. Ensure the correct team is selected from the Team dropdown.
3. Click the Rock whose owner needs to change.
4. Click the profile icon on the top right of the details panel.
5. Select a different user from the team.

Best Practices and Business Tips

• Clear Accountability: Assign Rocks to individuals with the capacity and resources to complete them.
• Regular Reviews: Review Rock assignments to ensure they align with team members' current responsibilities.
• Effective Communication: Communicate any reassignments promptly to all relevant Ideal Stakeholders to maintain transparency.