What is an 'Objective'?

A short, inspirational, and qualitative statement of what you want to achieve.

What is a 'Key Result'?

A quantitative, measurable metric that tracks progress toward the objective.

Why quarterly cycles?

It's long enough to achieve something meaningful, but short enough to change direction if needed.

Are OKRs linked to bonuses?

It's recommended to keep them separate to encourage 'Moonshot' thinking without fear of financial penalty.

How many OKRs should a person have?

Typically 3-5 objectives, each with 2-3 key results. Any more leads to lack of focus.

What is a 'Moonshot' OKR?

An extremely ambitious goal where 70% achievement is considered a huge success.

How do OKRs help remote teams?

They provide a 'North Star' that everyone can see, ensuring alignment even without daily office interaction.

Can OKRs change mid-quarter?

Only in exceptional circumstances. The goal is to finish the cycle and learn from it.

What is a 'Check-in'?

A weekly or bi-weekly meeting to update progress and remove blockers for key results.

How does Kiework track OKRs?

We provide a visual dashboard where goals cascade from the CEO down to every individual.

Performance Management

Agile OKRs

Agile OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) is a goal-setting framework that uses short, iterative cycles (typically quarterly) to align team efforts with the company's strategic mission while allowing for rapid course correction.

Key Takeaways

Moves from annual "Set and Forget" to quarterly "Iterate."
Focuses on measurable outcomes, not just activities.
Ensures radical transparency across the organization.
Combines ambitious goals with realistic, data-driven key results.

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