Difference between KPI and OKR

Difference between KPI and OKR

OKRsKPIs
action-orientated Goals (Objectives) and measures (Key ResultsNumbers that measure the health of your business
Define and measure advancementsMeasures “Business as Usual”
Focuses on Outcome
Outcome is something that happens as a consequence of what you do
Focuses on Output
Outputs are effects of your input
Output is something what you do
Future-focused, directionalCould be a result or leading indicator (Looking at past results or future goals)
Should be aggressive and bold, help move the needle towards your goal/missionMonitors the “steady-state” and provides benchmarks; Should prompt action when numbers are off track
Has a set time period (Quarter), changes from quarter to quarterUsually measured on an ongoing basis, may have many of the same KPIs from quarter to quarter