Are you looking to improve your team’s productivity and achieve better results? Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can be a powerful tool to help you align your goals and focus your efforts. However, creating effective OKRs can be challenging, especially if you’re new to the process. In this article, we’ll share our top 10 dos and don’ts for creating successful OKRs. By following these guidelines, you can create goals that are clear, specific, measurable, and motivating, and help your team achieve its full potential.

Here is a list of OKR dos and don’ts to help you create effective Objectives and Key Results: 

Dos: 

1. DO align your OKRs with your company’s mission and strategy
2. DO make sure that your Objectives are clear, specific, and challenging
3. DO ensure that your Key Results are measurable, specific, and attainable
4. DO prioritize your Objectives and Key Results based on importance and urgency
5. DO regularly track your progress and update...

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