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Tasks: The Engine Behind KR Execution

Rui Luis

Last Update hace 2 meses

Overview

Tasks are the essential building blocks that bring your Key Results to life. While Objectives and Key Results define what success looks like, it's the tasks underneath that turn ambition into action.

Why Tasks Matter

OKRs often stall—not because the goals are wrong, but because the path to achieving them isn’t clear. Users get stuck when faced with large, abstract outcomes and no clear next step. That’s where tasks come in.

By breaking Key Results into actionable steps, tasks:

Provide a clear roadmap for execution
Help you and your team maintain momentum
Make weekly progress visible and measurable
Support a routine of continuous, focused action

Tasks Create an Atomic Framework for Progress

Think of tasks as the atomic units of execution—small, concrete actions you can take today that move a Key Result forward. Instead of waiting for a burst of clarity or motivation, you simply "put one foot in front of the other."

This steady approach not only builds momentum, but also creates a feedback loop: completing tasks builds confidence, reveals blockers, and allows you to adjust course as needed.

Best Practices for Using Tasks with KRs

Create tasks directly under each KR to keep execution aligned with outcomes
Keep tasks small and specific—they should be completable in a few hours or less
Review and update tasks weekly to adapt as your work evolves
Use views (List, Kanban, Calendar) to organize work in the way that fits your flow

Summary

Great OKRs start with vision—but they’re achieved one task at a time. By turning your Key Results into a set of small, intentional actions, OKR Focus helps your team move from strategy to execution with clarity and consistency.

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