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title: Configuring Ivanti Neurons for PPM
slug: neurons-for-itsm/admin-user-help/enu/latest/configuring-ivanti-neurons-for-ppm
createdAt: 2026-07-14T19:16:47.708Z
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Configure the following features before using Ivanti Neurons for PPM:

## PPM Roles

PPM Roles are used in Resourcing Plans to filter resources for Task assignments. Set up PPM Roles in the Configuration console using the Project Role object.

## Focus Areas

Neurons for PPM includes the following Focus Areas:

- Customer Satisfaction
- Financial Growth
- Innovation/Product
- People/Culture
- Processes/Operations

Add additional areas in the Configuration console using the PPM Project Area pick list.

## Strategic Objectives

Strategic Objectives can be associated with Portfolios, Programs, and Demands. Set up PPM Roles in the Configuration console using the Strategic Objective object. A Demand Manager, Project Manager, or Portfolio Manager can also create a new Strategic Objective while working on Portfolios.

Use the **Stakeholders **tab in a Strategic Objective record to add employees involved in the creation and management of an organization's Strategic Objectives.

## Executive Approval Committee

Demands with a budget of over $1 million must be approved by a designated executive approval group.

**To create an executive approval group:**

1. In the Configuration console, select **Users and Permissions > Groups**.
2. Select the **Demand Executive Approvals** group.
3. Link employees you want to add to the group.