OKR Mapping

What is it

• Identifies and aligns objectives or goals defined at a service/product level with those objectives and key results defined at a portfolio or directorate level.

• This ensures transparency across the team that the value outcomes are fully supportive in contributing to the strategic objectives of the directorate owning the service or product.

Who

• OKR mapping is typically lead by the product manager or service owner. Validation of the mapping is attained through collaborative discussions with the owners of the directorate level OKRs

Running the technique

• Obtain the current version of the directorate level OKRs, if they exist. If not, then substitute with Westminster level objectives.

• Run an OKR session with the team and business sponsor/service owner to draft 2 to 3 objectives, and 3 to 5 key results per objective.

• Key results should have a timeline of no more than one year

• Identify which service level objectives and key results directly contribute to attaining a directorate level key result or objective

• Capture this mapping in the value proposition framework

• Refine the initial mapping exercise through collaborative reviews with the owners of the directorate level OKRs