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Atlassian - OKRs & Key Results

OKRs help teams set ambitious goals and track progress. Align your team and organization around measurable results that focus on what matters.

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
5-8
Category
Atlassian
Difficulty
Easy
Energy
Medium

Objectives

Participants will define clear, ambitious objectives and create measurable key results. They will align team efforts with organizational goals and establish accountability for outcomes, enabling data-driven decisions.

Outcomes


  • Defined OKRs

  • Clear objectives and measurable results

  • Aligned team goals

Step-by-Step Instructions


  1. Review company/team context (15 min). Understand higher-level OKRs and strategic priorities.

  2. Brainstorm objectives (30 min). Generate 3-5 ambitious, qualitative goals. Ask: What do we want to achieve?

  3. Define key results (45 min). For each objective, create 2-4 measurable results. Make them specific, time-bound, and aggressive yet achievable.

  4. Pressure test (20 min). Ensure OKRs are aligned with strategy, measurable, ambitious but achievable, and within team control.

  5. Assign ownership (10 min). Designate owners for each key result.

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Facilitator Tips

Keep objectives qualitative and inspiring. Make key results quantitative and specific. Aim for about 70% achievement. If teams hit 100%, goals weren't ambitious enough. You may need to guide teams to be more aspirational.

Pre-Work

For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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Materials Required


  • OKR template

  • Whiteboard or digital tool

  • Historical metrics

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Resources & Templates

Atlassian - OKRs Play
Official Atlassian guide to OKRs.
OKR Template - Notion
Notion template for tracking OKRs.
What Matters - OKR Guide
John Doerr comprehensive OKR resources.

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