Objectives and Key Results
A framework combining goals with measurable outcomesA goal-setting framework that connects an intended objective with measurable key results over a defined period.
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OKR stands for Objectives and Key Results. It pairs a qualitative objective with measurable results and is used to connect organizational, team, and individual goals over a defined period.
A goal-setting framework that combines objectives with measurable key results.
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The cadence, scoring, and relationship between team and individual OKRs depend on the organization's operating model.
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- What does OKR stand for?
- It can stand for Objectives and Key Results (A framework combining goals with measurable outcomes). The intended meaning depends on the surrounding context.
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