What is an OKR?
OKR stands for objectives and key results. The objective says where you are going, the key results say how you will know you got there. It is a focus tool, not a performance review.
What matters here
- One objective, three or four results
- Results are measurable, not tasks
- Set for a quarter, reviewed at the end
- Few enough to remember
- Separate from compensation decisions
What makes a good key result
It describes a change in the world, not an action you took. Ship the onboarding flow is a task. New users finish setup without contacting support is a result.
Why OKRs fail
Too many of them, no connection to weekly work, or use as a stick. Any of the three turns the exercise into paperwork that people fill in carefully and ignore.
The honest version for one person
Pick one outcome for the quarter and three signs of progress. Check them monthly. That is enough, and it is more than most people do.
Frequently asked questions
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