Awesome OKR
A curated collection of resources about OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), the goal-setting framework used by companies like Google and Netflix.
What is Awesome OKR?
Awesome OKR is a curated list of resources about the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) goal-setting methodology. It compiles articles, videos, books, templates, examples, and software tools to help individuals and organizations understand, implement, and master OKRs. The project aims to be the definitive open-source reference for learning this framework used by companies like Google, Netflix, and LinkedIn to align teams and measure progress.
Managers, team leads, founders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for setting goals, driving alignment, or improving organizational performance. It's particularly valuable for companies adopting or scaling OKRs.
It saves significant research time by aggregating the most valuable and practical OKR materials in one place, from foundational concepts to advanced implementation guides. Unlike fragmented searches, it offers a structured, community-vetted path to learning and applying OKRs effectively.
Overview
A curated list about OKR (Objective - Key Results)
Use Cases
Best For
- Teams adopting OKRs for the first time and needing a learning roadmap
- Managers looking for real-world OKR examples and case studies
- Organizations seeking downloadable OKR templates and worksheets
- Leaders researching OKR software and tooling options
- HR professionals building goal-setting and performance management programs
- Startups aiming to implement Google's goal-setting methodology
Not Ideal For
- Organizations needing an integrated, real-time OKR software platform for live tracking and team collaboration
- Teams seeking certified OKR training with instructor-led sessions or interactive workshops
- Companies that prefer vendor-supported solutions with dedicated customer support and customization
- Users wanting deep, original analysis or synthesized insights beyond aggregated links
Pros & Cons
Pros
Curates high-quality materials from various experts and companies, including Google's official guide and articles from known sources like Atiim and WeekDone, saving users from scattered research.
Provides downloadable Word and Excel templates, along with hypothetical case studies for Uber and YouTube, offering tangible tools to apply OKRs immediately.
Organizes resources from basics to advanced implementation, including common pitfalls and research papers, helping users progress systematically in learning OKRs.
Lists both commercial and open-source OKR tools like BetterWorks and BurningOkr, sourced from Product Hunt collections, aiding in tool selection.
Cons
Relies entirely on external links that can break or become outdated over time, requiring manual maintenance and lacking real-time updates or version control for resources.
Merely aggregates existing materials without providing new analysis, synthesis, or expert commentary, limiting value for advanced users seeking tailored advice.
While it includes templates, it lacks interactive tools, step-by-step implementation coaching, or hands-on workshops, making it less effective for complex organizational adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Projects
Why individual OKRs don't work for usSpotify decision to stop using OKRs for individuals
Team Objectives – OverviewWhy OKRs might not work at your company: 1. You're still using feature teams instead of product teams; 2. Mixed-up manager and individual objectives; 3. Leadership opting-out of active management
OKRs from a development team's perspectiveOn how OKRs articulates with a backlog
Google's usage of OKRsOKR grades are public, but not used for promotion. It was never taken very seriously there
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