Art of the OKR AND Babies, Bathwater and Goal-Setting

Keeping in mind that the objective is a single sentence that’s qualitative and inspirational, while the key result quantifies the objective, my product’s OKRs include:

  • Launch an exciting MVP!
    • > 50% of beta users continue using IDE after one week
    • Recommendation score of > 7
  • Transform every beginner programmer’s IDE experience into a beautiful and seamless one!
    • Convert CS106A students to our IDE
    • Recommendation score of > 8
    • > 25% conversion beyond the quarter/class.
  • Make life easier for CS106 SLs!
    • 60% of SLs actively encourage downloading our IDE to use beyond class
    • SLs spend 1.5x less time commenting on basic stylistic issues
    • Recommendation score of > 8
  • Users get excited about our features!
    • > 50% of users use the sticky notes feature at least once every time they’re on the IDE
    • 80% user retention over 2 weeks
    • Recommendation score of > 7
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