Written by
Kenneth Kross
2 min read
Getting Started with OKRs: A Practical Guide for Remote Teams
Learn how to implement OKRs effectively in your remote team, from setting objectives to tracking key results.
Kenneth Kross
Learn how to implement OKRs effectively in your remote team, from setting objectives to tracking key results.
Kenneth Kross
Written by
Kenneth Kross
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) provide the alignment and transparency that remote teams need to stay focused and productive. When your team is spread across time zones, having a shared framework for goal-setting becomes essential.
In this guide, we'll walk through the fundamentals of implementing OKRs and share practical tips that work especially well for distributed teams.
A good objective is ambitious yet achievable. It should inspire your team and provide clear direction. Here are some principles to keep in mind:
| Team | Objective |
|---|---|
| Product | Launch a world-class onboarding experience |
| Engineering | Build a reliable and scalable infrastructure |
| Marketing | Establish thought leadership in the OKR space |
Key Results are the measurable outcomes that indicate whether you've achieved your objective. They should be:
The art of OKRs lies in choosing key results that truly measure progress toward the objective, not just track busy work.
Regular check-ins keep your team aligned. We recommend weekly updates where team members share their progress on key results. This creates accountability and surfaces blockers early.
1. What progress did I make this week?
2. What will I focus on next week?
3. What blockers do I need help with?
ValYouRise makes OKR management simple for remote teams. Our platform helps you:
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