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OKR

Objectives and key results, a goal-setting framework that connects outcomes to measurable progress.

businessPublished 2026/06/06Last verified 2026/06/06

FAQs

Are OKRs the same as tasks?
No. OKRs describe outcomes and measurable results, while tasks are the work people do to pursue those outcomes.

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What it means

OKR stands for objectives and key results. The objective describes a direction or outcome, while key results define measurable progress toward that objective.

Buyer checks

  • Confirm how goals cascade, align, or remain independent.
  • Check progress updates, ownership, reminders, and review cycles.
  • Review whether OKRs connect to performance management or stay separate.

OKR software should make goals clearer without adding excessive process overhead.