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 2025")
  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)
Cycle States

Planning

Before the cycle starts, teams define objectives and key results.

Running

During the cycle, teams check in regularly to track progress and update status.

Evaluate

At cycle end, teams grade results, reflect on learnings, and plan for the next cycle.

Best Practices
  • • Consistent cadence: Use quarterly cycles for predictable rhythm
  • • Buffer time: Leave a week between cycles for evaluation and planning
  • • Align dates: Coordinate cycle dates across teams for better alignment
  • • Clear naming: Use descriptive names like "Q1 2025" or "H1 2025"
Next Steps

Once you've created a cycle, start planning your OKRs.