Everything you need to implement Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) effectively is contained within this comprehensive guide, authored by leading OKRs consultants Paul R. Niven and a co-author whose name is not specified here. The book, published in 2016 by Wiley as part of their Corporate F&A series, serves as the first full-fledged reference on OKRs, a critical thinking framework designed to help organizations create value through focus, alignment, and better communication.

Written for organizations looking to quantify qualitative goals and ensure each team focuses its efforts to make measurable progress on their most important objectives, this book provides both a basic framework and detailed best practices. You will learn how OKRs came to be, how leading companies use them daily, and how they help teams and employees stretch their thinking about what is possible.

From the inception of OKRs in the 1980s to their current popularity in today’s hyper-competitive environment, this guide walks you through real-world implementations. Key results are used to define what it means to achieve broad, qualitative goals, and imperatives like “do it better” are transformed into clear, measureable markers.

This informative book covers the framework from its basics to detailed dissections of best practices, providing readers with a thorough understanding of how to implement OKRs effectively. It is designed to help employees work together, focus effort, and drive the organization forward in an engaging way, featuring frequent feedback cycles that enable workers to see their progress at work each day.

With 224 pages of content, this book is a one-stop resource for anyone interested in understanding and implementing OKRs. Whether you are new to the concept or looking to refine your existing approach, this guide will provide valuable insights into how OKRs can transform organizational performance.

Published on September 6, 2016, by Wiley, with dimensions of 6.2 x 0.8 x 9 inches and ISBNs 1119252393 (ISBN-10) and 978-1119252399 (ISBN-13), this book is a must-read for managers, leaders, and anyone involved in setting and achieving organizational goals.