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'''Objectives and Key Results (OKR)''' is a powerful goal-setting [[Methodology|methodology]] that drives alignment, performance, and results in growing and high-performing companies. At the most basic level, an OKR is a simple tool to align and engage everyone at the company around measurable goals. OKR is a management goal-setting system and methodology that helps to focus everyone’s efforts on the most important priorities and connects the work of [[Employee|employees]] to what truly matters at the [[Organization|organization]]. The OKR methodology is a shared goals system which creates clarity and aligns your organization, connects everyone to your top [[Business Goals|business goals]], increases performance and drives better results. Think of the objective in OKRs as a “strategic theme,” a broad, overarching, qualitative headline of what is to be achieved. The objective’s key results resemble [[Key Performance Indicator (KPI)|KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)]]. The key result can be either a metric or a measurable milestone.<ref>Definition - What Does Objective and Key Results (OKR) Mean? [https://www.workfront.com/strategic-planning/goals/okr Workfront]</ref>
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'''Objectives and Key Results (OKR)''' is a management methodology used by organizations to set and track goals and objectives. It was originally developed by Intel in the 1970s and has since been adopted by a range of companies, including Google, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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The OKR framework consists of two components: objectives and key results. Objectives are high-level goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Key results are specific, quantifiable outcomes that must be achieved to reach the objective.
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The OKR methodology is designed to align individual and team goals with the broader strategic objectives of the organization. It provides a framework for setting clear and measurable goals and tracking progress toward achieving those goals.
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One of the primary benefits of OKRs is that they promote transparency and accountability. By setting clear goals and tracking progress towards those goals, organizations can ensure that everyone is aligned and working towards the same objectives. This can lead to increased motivation, engagement, and productivity among employees.
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OKRs are also designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing organizations to adjust their goals and priorities as business needs change. This flexibility is particularly important in today's rapidly changing business environment, where organizations need to be able to pivot quickly in response to market changes and emerging trends.
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To implement OKRs, organizations typically start by setting high-level strategic objectives and then cascading those objectives down to individual departments, teams, and employees. This helps to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals and that progress can be tracked and measured at every level.
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Overall, the OKR methodology is a powerful tool for organizations looking to set and achieve clear, measurable goals. It promotes transparency, accountability, and flexibility and can help to align individual and team goals with the broader strategic objectives of the organization.
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== See Also ==
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[[Strategic Alignment]]

Latest revision as of 13:24, 13 April 2023

Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is a management methodology used by organizations to set and track goals and objectives. It was originally developed by Intel in the 1970s and has since been adopted by a range of companies, including Google, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

The OKR framework consists of two components: objectives and key results. Objectives are high-level goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Key results are specific, quantifiable outcomes that must be achieved to reach the objective.

The OKR methodology is designed to align individual and team goals with the broader strategic objectives of the organization. It provides a framework for setting clear and measurable goals and tracking progress toward achieving those goals.

One of the primary benefits of OKRs is that they promote transparency and accountability. By setting clear goals and tracking progress towards those goals, organizations can ensure that everyone is aligned and working towards the same objectives. This can lead to increased motivation, engagement, and productivity among employees.

OKRs are also designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing organizations to adjust their goals and priorities as business needs change. This flexibility is particularly important in today's rapidly changing business environment, where organizations need to be able to pivot quickly in response to market changes and emerging trends.

To implement OKRs, organizations typically start by setting high-level strategic objectives and then cascading those objectives down to individual departments, teams, and employees. This helps to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals and that progress can be tracked and measured at every level.

Overall, the OKR methodology is a powerful tool for organizations looking to set and achieve clear, measurable goals. It promotes transparency, accountability, and flexibility and can help to align individual and team goals with the broader strategic objectives of the organization.


See Also

Strategic Alignment