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OKR stands for "Objectives and Key Results." It is a goal-setting framework for defining and tracking objectives and their outcomes. The OKR framework aims to define clear and measurable goals and enables teams to reflect on their progress and learn from the process.
1. **Objectives** are clearly defined goals that are significant, concrete, action-oriented, and ideally inspirational. They should also be aligned and supported by the organization or team's values and strategic plan.
2. **Key Results** are specific, measurable, and verifiable measures used to track the achievement of that objective. They should be aggressive yet realistic.
A key aspect of OKRs is that they are usually set at a company, team, and individual level, creating alignment and engagement around measurable goals. OKRs can be a powerful tool for driving organizational performance by connecting company, team, and personal objectives to measurable results while having all team members and leaders work together in one, unified direction.
OKRs were first introduced by Andy Grove at Intel and have been used by several tech companies, including Google, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to help drive growth and innovation.