OKR Cycles

Create and manage time periods for your OKRs

What are Cycles?

Cycles are time-bound periods (typically quarters) that organize your OKRs. They provide structure and rhythm for goal-setting, tracking, and evaluation.

Key Features

  • • Define start and end dates
  • • Track cycle status
  • • View all OKRs in a cycle
  • • Quarterly or custom timeframes

Typical Duration

  • • Quarterly: 3 months (most common)
  • • Semi-annual: 6 months
  • • Annual: 12 months
  • • Custom: Any timeframe
How It Works

Creating Cycles

  1. 1. Navigate to OKR Cycles
  2. 2. Click "Add Cycle" button
  3. 3. Enter cycle name (e.g., "Q1 2024")
  4. 4. Set start and end dates
  5. 5. Save and start planning OKRs

Managing Cycles

  • • View cycle overview and metrics
  • • Edit cycle details and dates
  • • Track all OKRs in the cycle
  • • Delete cycles (with confirmation)

Best Practice

Create your next cycle before the current one ends. This allows time for planning and ensures a smooth transition between cycles.

Cycle Status

Status Types

Planning
Setting up the cycle
Active
Currently running
Complete
Cycle has ended

Automatic Status

Cycle status updates automatically based on dates:

  • • Before start date: Planning
  • • During cycle: Active
  • • After end date: Complete
Cycle Workflow
1

Planning Phase

Create the cycle and begin defining OKRs for the period

2

Active Execution

Work on objectives with regular check-ins and progress updates

3

Evaluation & Learning

Grade OKRs, review performance, and apply learnings to the next cycle

Getting Started

Quick Start

  1. 1. Go to OKR Cycles
  2. 2. Click "Add Cycle"
  3. 3. Name it (e.g., "Q1 2024")
  4. 4. Set start and end dates
  5. 5. Save and begin planning

Next Steps

  1. 1. Review cycle overview
  2. 2. Start planning OKRs
  3. 3. Assign objectives to teams
  4. 4. Begin weekly check-ins