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Free OKR Template with Progress Tracking (Sheets, Excel, PDF)

An OKR template helps you set ambitious objectives, define measurable key results and track progress through the quarter, so teams focus on outcomes that matter.

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OKR template

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Get the OKR template

Pick your level and format: Google Sheets, Excel or a print-ready PDF. Spreadsheets include dropdowns, formulas and sample rows you can overwrite.

Beginner

Essential columns only, one tab. Quick to fill in.

1 tab · 6 columns

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AdvancedMost popular

The full template with every tab, dropdowns and formulas.

1 tab · 9 columns

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Expert

Adds a live dashboard, instructions, revision history and status colours.

1 data tab + instructions, dashboard and revision history

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OKR Template preview

OKRs
ObjectiveKey resultOwnerStart valueTargetCurrentProgressConfidenceStatus
Delight new customersRaise onboarding CSATCX lead7.108.507.8050%MediumIn progress
Delight new customersCut time to first value (days)Product145956%MediumIn progress
Grow efficientlyIncrease trial-to-paid conversion (%)Growth12181433%LowIn progress
Grow efficientlyReduce CAC ($)Marketing42035040029%HighIn progress

Sample rows are examples: replace them with your own.

What's included

  • Objectives and key results with owners, baseline, target, current value, automatic progress, confidence and status
  • OKRs: Objective, Key result, Owner, Start value, Target, Current, Progress, Confidence, Status

How to use the OKR template

  1. Write two to five inspiring, qualitative objectives for the quarter.
  2. Add two to four measurable key results per objective with a start value and target.
  3. Assign an owner to each key result.
  4. Update Current weekly; progress calculates automatically.
  5. Score at the end of the quarter and set the next OKRs.

Tips for getting the most from it

  • Key results measure outcomes, not tasks.
  • 70% achievement on stretch OKRs is a good result.
  • Keep OKRs separate from performance reviews.
  • Link projects to the OKRs they support.

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Frequently asked questions

What is an OKR template?

An OKR template is a sheet for setting objectives and measurable key results, assigning owners and tracking progress.

Is this OKR template free?

Yes. The OKR template is free in Google Sheets, Excel and PDF.

How does the OKR template calculate progress?

Progress = (current − start) ÷ (target − start), so it works whether the target is higher or lower than the start.

How many OKRs should I put in the OKR template?

Two to five objectives with two to four key results each.

What is the difference between an OKR template and a KPI template?

OKRs set ambitious change goals for a period; KPIs monitor ongoing health. This OKR template can also track KPIs.

Can I use the OKR template for business goals?

Yes. It works as a business goals template; write goals as objectives and measures as key results.

Is there an OKR tracking template in Google Sheets?

Yes. Make a copy of the Google Sheets OKR tracking template and update it weekly.

How often should I update the OKR template?

Update key results weekly and review OKRs at the end of each quarter.

Who sets the goals in the OKR template?

Leaders set company OKRs; teams set their own OKRs aligned to them.

Can I use the OKR template for personal goals?

Yes. The OKR template works for personal objectives and key results too.

What is the difference between the beginner, advanced and expert OKR template?

The beginner OKR template keeps only the essential columns on one tab; the advanced version is the full template with every tab, dropdown and formula; the expert version adds a live dashboard, instructions, revision history and status colours.