Key Results

Express measurable milestones which, if achieved, will advance objective(s) in a useful manner; Must describe outcomes, not activities; Must include evidence of completion.

formula

[verb] +

[what] from

[initial measure]

to

[target measure]

Description What is being measured Starting value Starting point Target outcome Best possible result Unit of measure $ % # Measurement frequency Risk, focus and change adjusted Data source Person, system or workstream Total or last progress Add each increment or report last

watch outs

Are there too many or too few? Are your key results task- or outcome-oriented? Are they ambitious enough? Are the targets realistic? Who is accountable for each key result? Are they actionable?