Chapter 1
Achieving Goals with OKRs
IN THIS CHAPTER
Seeing how OKRs translate aspirations into action
Showing how to write an objective and a key result
Differentiating between OKRs and other goal setting systems
You’ve probably set many goals in your life. In fact, setting ambitious goals is a hallmark of the human experience. As a species, humans are ardent strivers. Whether the goal is to conquer space, cure debilitating diseases, or perform five push-ups every morning, people are constantly working toward desired results. In many ways, the pursuit of goals gives life meaning and purpose through the articulation of what you want, the planning to meet it, the execution of that plan, and, ultimately, the very rewarding experience of achieving your goals.
Organizations are avid goal setters as well, and OKRs is the framework of choice for successful goal setting around the globe in every possible type of organization: startups, nonprofits, government agencies at all levels, small- and medium-sized enterprises, and Fortune 500 conglomerates. OKRs stands for Objectives and Key Results, a simple and proven system for translating your aspirations into reality. OKRs provide the ...
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