Objective and Key Results (OKR) is a very popular goal execution framework that enables companies to transform themselves into ‘high performance’ mode.
OKR has come a long way from being the ‘secret sauce’ of Silicon Valley companies. As an open management framework, this powerful but simple concept has become the growth DNA of a wide variety of companies, from tiny start-ups to global multinationals across industries.
This article is a curated resource guide of useful articles and weblinks, enabling you to take a deeper dive into OKR from various perspectives.
Why OKR is a great goal execution framework
Getting the basics right - OKR Definitions
Defining and writing good OKR's at different levels of the organization
Examples to help sharpen the OKR's you write
Tips from Pros on how to implement OKR's
OKR vs other approaches like Balanced Scorecards and KPI's
OKR Templates
Tips to avoid failure while implementing OKR
Operationalizing OKR with software
OKR Software
Why OKR's work well for Remote teams
Popular Books on OKR
Measure what matters - John Doerr
Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results ( OKR's ) - Christina Wodtke
Objectives and Key Results: Driving Focus, Alignment, and Engagement with OKR's - Paul R Niven, Ben Lamorte