OKRs

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) help you set and track goals. You define objectives — what you want to achieve — and key results — measurable outcomes. Regular check-ins and optional manager comments keep you aligned and accountable.

Objective Types

SkillHouse supports different objective types so you can align OKRs with the kind of work you do:

Type	Use for
Career growth	Role progression, leadership, visibility (e.g. “Grow into a tech lead”)
Skill development	Learning a skill or reaching a level (e.g. “Reach level 4 in React”)
Project	Delivering a specific project or outcome (e.g. “Ship the new API by March”)
Learning	Completing a roadmap or training (e.g. “Complete the Data fundamentals roadmap”)

Choose the type that best fits your goal; you can mix types across objectives in the same period.

Creating an Objective

1. Go to OKRs (from the main nav or Dashboard).
2. Select the time period (e.g. current quarter) if your org uses quarters.
3. Click Add objective or Create objective.
4. Title — Short, clear statement of what you want to achieve (e.g. “Become confident in system design”).
5. Type — Choose career_growth, skill_development, project, or learning.
6. Optionally add a description for context.
7. Save. The objective appears in your OKR list.

Adding Key Results

Key results are measurable outcomes that show progress toward the objective.

1. Open the objective.
2. Click Add key result.
3. Write a key result that is:
   • Measurable — e.g. “Complete 3 system design trainings” or “Deliver API v1 by March 15.”
   • Verifiable — Someone can tell when it’s done.
4. Optionally set a target or progress (e.g. 0–100% or numeric).
5. Save. Add 1–3 key results per objective for clarity.

Tip: Key results should be achievable in the period. If one is too big, split it into smaller key results or move it to a later OKR.

Checking In on Progress

Regular check-ins keep your OKRs current and visible to your manager.

1. Open OKRs and select the objective or key result.
2. Click Check in or Update progress.
3. Progress — Update percentage or status (e.g. “On track,” “Blocked,” “Done”).
4. Notes — Briefly say what you did, what’s next, or any blockers.
5. Save. The check-in is recorded with a date and may notify your manager.

Aim for at least one check-in per objective every 2–4 weeks during the period.

Manager Comments

Your manager (or 1:1 facilitator, if configured) can add comments on your objectives or key results. You might see:

• Feedback — “Good progress; consider adding a key result for the docs.”
• Questions — “Can you move the deadline up?”
• Recognition — “Nice work closing this out.”

Check the OKR detail or activity feed for comments and respond or adjust as needed.

Viewing and Editing

• List view — All your objectives for the period with progress summary.
• Detail view — One objective with its key results, check-ins, and comments.
• Edit — You can edit title, type, description, and key results until the period is locked (if your org locks past periods).

Tip: Align at least one objective with your 1:1 or performance goals so OKRs and feedback tell one story.