7 Common Mistakes in OKR Implementation

Carlos Schults Avoid these pitfalls for OKR success.

“Drowning in tasks and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can drive alignment and focus—but only when implemented correctly

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Drowning in tasks When teams don’t align, goals conflict, and collaboration suffers.

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Objectives should be inspiring yet specific, not ambiguous

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Focus is key. Too many OKRs dilute impact and overwhelm teams.

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Without regular reviews, OKRs lose their value. Make tracking a habit.

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Plan, track, and align to ensure OKR implementation success.

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