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OKRs vs KPIs Overview

OKRs

Dimension OKRs KPIs
Purpose Change & Breakthrough Monitoring & Control
Timeframe Quarterly Continuous
Nature Aspirational Operational

OKRs

KPIs

85%

72%

55%

65%
82%
55%

References

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