Feature;SMART Goals;OKRs;
Structure;Single sentence or task;1 Objective + 2–5 Key Results
Focus;Clarity and feasibility;Alignment, ambition, and outcomes
Best For;Individuals and task-level work;Strategic goals, teams, and departments
Timeframe;Project-based or short-term;Typically quarterly, but flexible
Flexibility;Moderate;High-adaptable, iterative
Motivation;Task completion;Progress, learning, and strategic value