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What is the OKR methodology? How does the OKR process work, and why should you adopt OKRs into your business model?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The OKR methodology is a way to set and follow business goals using a metrics system that relies on objectives and key results<\/a>. The OKR model has numerous benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn how the OKR methodology works, and how you can implement it in your own business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Identify Your Objectives<\/strong> With The OKR Methodology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step of the OKR methodology is figuring out the \u201cOs,\u201d your objectives. Every individual and team in the company will have their own objectives and key results<\/a>, but in order for these OKRs to be meaningful, they need to align with the organization\u2019s highest objectives, so start with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the OKR system, to determine your organization\u2019s highest objectives, ask, \u201cWhat are the most important tasks we need to accomplish in the next three months, the next six months, and the next year?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t do everything. Answering these questions gets you focused on the few things that have <\/em>to get done for the company to succeed. These are your objectives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your biggest priorities in the OKR methodology, the goals that everyone in the organization is working toward, are your organization-level objectives<\/strong>, or company-wide objectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve identified your organization-level objectives, departments, teams, and individuals<\/strong> can identify their own objectives. These objectives often feed into and support organization-level objectives, so determining them is a matter of starting with the top objectives and figuring out what sub-goals you need to meet to achieve them. In the OKR system, this synergy is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At each tier, focus on three to five objectives<\/strong>. Any more than this, and your focus will be too dispersed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identify Key Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After you know your priorities in the OKR methodology, your objectives, you can start to plan how to achieve<\/a> them. Key results are the steps that get you there. For each objective, decide on three to five key results<\/strong>\u2014sub-goals that are specific, measurable, and time-bound, and that collectively ensure you\u2019ll attain your objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Align and Connect: How to Use the OKR Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use these general guidelines to help your team or organization stay aligned in the OKR process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n