Google Sheets for OKRs: Limitations

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If you’ve used Google Sheets to track goals, this scenario may sound familiar: At first glance, goal tracking using spreadsheets seems like a practical solution: lay out everything you want to accomplish in the next few months and periodically check in on your progress.

However, Google Sheets soon falls into disuse.

Teams get lost in their daily tasks, and when it comes time to review progress, you discover that half of your goals have fallen by the wayside.

Why? Because success is not achieved through last-minute sprints, but through constant progress.

Here are some reasons why Google Sheets might not be the best tool for disciplined goal tracking:

Limitation #1: There are no automated reminders
Google Sheets can't send you automated notifications to remind you to update your canadian cto cio email list progress. Without regular reminders, it's easy to lose track of your goals.

An ideal OKR system would send regular updates and encourage you to record your progress so you don’t have to worry at the last minute.

Limitation #2: Out of sight, out of mind
Let's face it: after an initial brainstorming session, the Google Sheet with your goals tends to fade into the background.

People forget it exists or, worse, some don't even know it exists!

A specific system with visibility of goals and assignment of responsibilities would keep everyone engaged and on track.