DNAproximity Teaches - O.K.R.

Goals/Objectives

What is O.K.R?

Objective and Key Results (OKRs)

In OKRs:
The “Objectives” provide general, inspirational aims.
The “Key Results” detail the time-based metrics by which you gauge success.
OKR’s help align workers’ task to their organisation’s objective. The biggest benefit is to make it much clearer to workers just how much impact their contributions have. Objectives are often much more specific than goals.
OKRs are typically less specific and more aspirational than S.M.A.R.T. goals. As such, they frequently encourage the journey toward cultural change or a breakthrough development.
It is important to remember that “Key Results” are not solely about achieving a self-contained goal. OKRs can also indicate an organisation’s success and progress. By having generalised, progressive objectives, you can change Key Results as necessary to take advantage of changing circumstances. In addition, because workers review them periodically, OKRs provide a great way to adjust goals throughout a year as line managers are able to make observations as to how a team works.

What situations do you use OKRs in?
When you have a clear destination: OKRs should represent what you most want to pursue or accomplish in a set period of time, e.g., in three months time.

#	Goal or Objective	Why
1	When you are developing long-term goals	Drawing on top-level strategic objectives, groups and teams should contribute directly to setting quarterly or longer-term targets.
2	When you have goals that will evolve	OKRs offer flexibility. Frequently reviewing goals aids you to monitor changes that may require you to shift, or drop, Key Results. A weekly review measurement provides a way to track success on a more minute scale. Most goal setting is annual. Both for strategic plans; which may include a three to five year strategic outlook plus at an overview level of a worker. It is wise to remember that 12 months can feel like an eternity when you want to get results quickly. Particularly in today's quick turnaround culture for results. The reality is what happens with OKRs is that you create a bit by bit measurement of setting and reviewing goals. That way, you have a more frequent strategic conversation about what is going on in your environment and delivering for you.
3	To create an extra level of organisational context	Well-aligned OKRs that are transparent confirm OKRs as ideal for aligning efforts throughout an organisation. OKRs work best for knowledge/feedback workers, such as IT, customer facing roles (Customer Service, Sales), or line managers, who need to define their objectives as well as being able to demonstrate achievements using Key Results.
4	To set multi-metric goals	Each Key Result draws on a different measure of success, like an individual S.M.A.R.T. goal. Hence, a single Objective includes multiple metrics. Distinguishing between multi-metric and single-metric reference points/targets may matter depending on whether you want to declare victory for the entire OKR package or specific accomplishments.

(Q.) Which method does DNAproximity use?
(A.) DNAproximity workshops use OKR predominantly to assist in real-time results for its clients.

Other criteria providing guidance on the setting of objectives.

CEPAL	=	Context Evaluate Purpose Achievable Levelling up transition
CLEAR	=	Collaborative Limited Emotional Appreciable Refinable
PURE	=	Positively stated Understood Relevant Ethical
CPQQRT	=	Context Purpose Quantity Quality Resources Timing
ABC	=	Achievable Believable Committed

Additional SMART +

SMARTER

Evaluated & Reviewed

Evaluate [consistently] & Recognise [mastery]

Exciting & Recorded

Exciting & Reach

(For instance: Goals need to Excite and motivate an athlete, and make them "Reach" by stretching their abilities and pushing them past their comfort zone.)

Ethical & Resourced

SMARTTA

Trackable & Agreed

Further concepts of SMART

SMARRT

Realistic & Relevance

(“Realistic” refers to something that can be done given the available resources.)

(“Relevance” ensures that the goal is in line with the bigger picture and vision.)

I-SMART

Impact

(A social goal or objective that demonstrates "Impact")