Start setting your OKRs with our free OKR spreadsheet template

The Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) framework is getting more and more popular, because of its effectiveness improving small and large companies. However, it might be hard to get started with OKRs. If you want to know more about them check free guide to know everything about OKRs.

Companies applying OKR framework

Lately, our clients at Steer have been asking us: What are OKRs? Do you have an OKR template? If so, can you share it?

This is why we’ve built a basic template that helps you start with your OKRs. It’s free, simple to use, and great for small teams. You will find the link at the end of this article.

How our template could help you

For startups and teams smaller than 20 employees, an OKR spreadsheet template like the one we’ve built is a simple and effective way to set up transparent and measurable goals. With our template, it’s easy to both have the big picture and the detailed one, from teams’ to individuals’ goals.

However, for bigger teams, more than 20 employees, our spreadsheet template may not be enough. Even if it’s a great tool to start with OKRs, it can get difficult to manage. The experience, the usability and the transparency is way better with a dedicated OKR tool like Steer.

At Steer, we are on our mission to improve teams’ performance with an easy goal-setting platform and ongoing feedback.

Here is how Steer can help you over the spreadsheet template:

Share progress by email or slack: Goal-owners are able to keep track of the goals on a weekly basis, updating their progress by simply replying to an email or slack notification.

Goal-owners are able to keep track of the goals on a weekly basis, updating their progress by simply replying to an email or slack notification. Update the goal status: Goal-owners can mark the status of their goals over time, as ‘On Track’, ‘Behind’ or ‘Problem’.

Goal-owners can mark the status of their goals over time, as ‘On Track’, ‘Behind’ or ‘Problem’. Follow the activity timeline: Goal-owners can access the detailed timeline of actions for each of their goals, from when they were created to when they are achieved.

How to get started with the spreadsheet template

Easy. Simply download it from Google Drive or make a copy, and start adding your own goals. Here’s our OKR spreadsheet template.