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Common OKR mistakes when writing them

Common OKR mistakes are all litmus tests to decide: Are you really measuring what matters? Check and see with these common OKR mistakes taken from Google’s OKR playbook.

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Sam Prince
Dec 12, 2019 • 5 min read
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Summary

Objective Key Results (OKRs) help agile teams and companies to measure their success on set objectives towards a certain organizational goal. However, sometimes, the expected business value from the OKRs may depend on how well they have been written. This article explains OKRs and some of the common mistakes that should be avoided when crafting your OKRs for the company.

Takeaways

  • OKRs help companies strategize towards achieving their goals in a timebound and measurable fashion.
  • Objective Key Results (OKRs) are a great way to attain the most audacious goals in your company.
  • The success of OKRs depends on how well you craft them.

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