OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and agile are both frameworks that can be used to help organizations achieve their goals. OKRs are a goal-setting methodology that focuses on setting clear and measurable objectives and tracking progress towards achieving them. Agile, on the other hand, is a project management methodology that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
While OKRs and agile are different frameworks, they can be used together in a complementary manner. Agile focuses on how work gets done, while OKRs focus on what work needs to be done. By combining these two frameworks, organizations can set clear goals and objectives, and then use agile methodologies to effectively manage the work required to achieve those goals.
For example, an organization may use OKRs to set high-level goals for a quarter or a year, and then use agile methodologies to break those goals down into smaller, more manageable tasks. The organization can then use agile techniques, such as sprints and stand-up meetings, to organize and track progress on the work required to achieve the goals set using OKRs.
Overall, using OKRs in conjunction with agile can help organizations increase focus, drive performance, and achieve their goals more effectively.
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Before you start
What are OKRs?
OKR Meaning
History of OKRs
Benefits of OKRs
Are OKRs right for me?
OKR Mistakes to Avoid
A Brief Guide to OKRs
Aligning with OKRs
Strategic Planning
OKRs in Strategy
SMART, MBO, BHAG
Role of an OKR Champion
Take the OKR Quiz
The North Guide to OKRs
Getting started with OKRs
How North works
A typical OKR Cycle
Planning your OKRs
Weekly OKR Check-In
Stretch vs Committed OKRs
Aligning vs Cascading OKRs
Aligning OKR Teams
OKRs vs KPI
OKR vs KPI: with Examples
Input vs Output metrics
Good and Bad OKRs
OKRs and Agile
OKR Templates
Learning resources
Vision & Mission Templates
Google OKR Template
OKRs for Product teams
OKRs for CEOs’ teams
OKRs for Sales teams
OKRs for Marketing teams
OKRs with Google Workspace
North Features
Getting started with North
Org and Team goals
Goal Initiatives
Goal Check-ins
Give Awards
Goal Alignment
Our take on Product
OKRs for AARRR Metrics
On Product discovery
Communicating well
Metrics for Product teams
Telling stories with data
Data visualisation