OKR basics
What part in "OKR" means "Where do I want to go?" or high level vision that describes long term goals.
Objectives
Name at least one way that you can make the OKR Measurable?
Quality
Quantity
Cost
Delta Impact
Time
What is the biggest trap in OKR writing?
Converting BAUs to OKRs
Rain or shine, you must do this monthly...
Internal or team OKR Check Ins
In the OKR acronym, what part answers, "How do I get there"
Key Result
Who should be able to see OKRs?
EVERYBODY! The entire organization should be able to see OKRs, not just managers or leadership. This ensures better alignment across team OKRs and promotes clearer communication and collaboration between individuals and departments.
The best way to select to validate an OKR is to do what?
Ask yourself if the OKR is aligned to a strategic priority for our company or organization.
How often do you update your manager/leadership on the status of OKRs?
At least monthly, but no longer than quarterly.
True or False: Key Result Owners are solely responsible to do everything to achieve their key result.
False - they are the point of contact who will speak for the key result and coordinates the team and speaks at reviews.
What does the "T" in a SMART Key Result represents?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Timebound
True or False - we should have as many OKRs as we can manage.
False! More is not better.
How often should Leadership Reviews on OKRs take place?
At least quarterly but could be done monthly.
Can OKR's be used in individual performance evaluations/annual reviews?
They are not! OKRs encourage your team to Be Bold and Focus on Impact. The intention is to set aggressive goals so some will go unfulfilled.
What is the optimal % of achievable OKRs?
When writing your OKR set the goal so that you would be satisfied by 60-70% completion.
My Key Results become someone's objective! Yes or No ?
How often to share OKRs wins?
During our weekly or bi-weekly highlights
What are my manager's Key Results?
Your objectives ARE your manager’s Key Results. OKRs are recursive, so everyone is synchronized around company-wide goals.
Name some of the OKRs priority levels?
A signal that combines the urgency and importance of a task, with
- P0 indicating high urgency and importance and requiring prompt attention
- P1 signifies importance but without the same level of criticality.
Intel
How often do you revise your team OKRs?
Review and readjust on a quarterly basis.