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The abbreviation stands for “Objectives and Key Results”, a precise method for formulating and implementing objectives in companies. It was invented by Andy Grove and has been used at Intel since the early years of the company. Andy Grove led the concept of the OKR…

This is often the first question we are asked by a potential customer who has no previous experience of OKRs. It sounds like another employee performance system or that they already get all their KPI values from their business intelligence systems. And why would they want their…

In our conversations with many OKR enthusiasts and interested parties, this is one of the most frequently asked questions. Typical follow-up questions are: What are the differences between KPI and OKR? What are the similarities? Do we even need OKR if we have KPI?…

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OKR Implementation – 20 red flags you should be aware of

Software contributes around 20-25% to the success of an OKR program. In addition to the software, there are many other factors that determine the successful introduction of OKR - Objectives and Key Results. Today we are looking at the two factors of knowledge and willingness...

Introducing OKRs – Introducing Objectives and Key Results

Software contributes around 20-25% to the success of an OKR program. In addition to the software, there are many other factors that determine the successful introduction of OKR - Objectives and Key Results. Today we are looking at the two factors of knowledge and willingness...

OKR’s HR department – Top 4 opportunities

How can HR departments use OKRs effectively? In 2020, more than ever before, the HR department must actively take on an integrating role across these distributed teams and systems. This is the only way to ensure cohesion between everyone....

Ready for OKRs – How do I prepare for OKR?

In the right hands, OKR's can be the most effective target management method to simultaneously achieve your company's goals and new levels in your industry. But before you introduce your OKR method, you should make sure that your company is prepared for it...

OKRs and performance management – the difference

Looking at the widespread use of OKRs in today's business world, it becomes clear how relevant the target management system is - just as it was over 40 years ago. In contrast, the role of performance management initiatives, such as annual performance reviews, is diminishing...

OKR vs. KPI: What’s the difference?

In our conversations with many OKR enthusiasts and interested parties, this is one of the most frequently asked questions. Typical follow-up questions are: What are the differences between KPI and OKR? What do they have in common? Do we even need OKR if we have...

PPP Progress, Plans and Problems – OKR Reviews

The framework for progress, plans and problems, PPP for short, is an effective method of status management. Many successful companies, including Apple, Facebook and Skype, are already using them....

Sales department OKRs – OKR examples

OKR can be a powerful tool for sales teams to achieve better performance and higher productivity than you ever thought possible. It is a simple and practical way to track progress and facilitate follow-ups. OKRs for sales should be aligned to individual team members and...

Development department OKRs – OKR examples

Your development team faces a number of challenges that are unique in its field. The OKR method can be a powerful and effective tool for aligning the goals of your engineering team with the objectives and goals of other departments....

Marketing OKRs – OKR Examples Marketing Departments

The nature of marketing work necessarily entails a much broader and less defined industry standard for the creation and maintenance of KPIs. Due to its highly subjective nature, marketing teams in various industries can have an overabundance of metrics...

Finance department OKRs – OKR examples

The OKR method has proven to be an extremely effective method for structuring and achieving goals since the 1970s - and its methodology is particularly useful for finance-related areas and departments. While in other areas and departments such as customer service or marketing, measurements are...

What is OKR – Objectives and Key Results?

The abbreviation stands for "Objectives and Key Results", a precise method for formulating and implementing objectives in companies. It was invented by Andy Grove and has been used at Intel since the early years of the company. Andy Grove derived the concept of the OKR...

Why does my company need OKR?

This is often the first question we are asked by a potential customer who has no previous experience of OKRs. It sounds like another employee performance system or that they already get all their KPI values from their business intelligence systems. And why should they...

Operational OKRs – OKR examples

In today's article, we have provided you with some examples of OKRs that you could use in the operating departments in a top-down approach. The first example deals with an OKR in the area of workplace improvement, the second example presents an OKR in inventory...

Lean Startups vs. OKR – a comparison

OKRs are a fantastic way to manage startups. Why? Let's take a look at a comparison between OKR and the Lean Startup movement. The two methods complement each other wonderfully. Let's take a closer look at the five basic principles of the lean startup movement....

OKR Payoffs: The acronym FACTS

OKR payoffs can be expressed with the acronym FACTS: Focus, Alignment, Commitment, Tracking, Stretching. An important guideline when implementing OKRs is to limit the number of objectives to 3-4 per person and the number of key results to 2-5 per objective. This guideline was created...

Correctly reflect and reset OKRs

OKR is a way of life for companies. And just like in life, you need to check regularly to make sure you're still moving in the right direction. The practice of quarterly reflection helps them to do this. It allows you to...

Set OKRs – on the right side

The Objectives and Key Results (OKR) method, when used correctly, is an immensely powerful tool to lead an organization to important successes. However, the OKR software industry has evolved in such a way that companies often have to choose between solutions with different...

Define different OKR levels

We can define OKRs on four levels. Typically, there are several departments in every company. Sometimes there are also cross-functional teams that work on solving a specific problem. And of course there are employees who work in these different departments...

Why startups should use OKRs

Entrepreneurs set themselves "audacious goals" to change the world. They have crazy ideas and throw their money, their time and their lives behind these ideas. With their tireless efforts and perseverance, they create a solution to a problem and bring it to market. Have you...

How can I introduce OKRs correctly?

What steps do I need to take to properly introduce OKRs in my company? The definition of an OKR is basically quite simple. However, you should familiarize yourself with the methodology at the beginning. So first ask yourself the following questions: What do I know...

Should KPIs be replaced by OKRs?

In short: No, OKRs do not replace KPIs. They serve different purposes and cannot simply replace each other. However, OKRs actually replace the various methods of managing your KPIs. KPIs and their trends show how well your company or parts of your company are doing....