As described in the Gro DAO OKR guidance, at the end of an OKR cycle, pods must conduct self-assessments to evaluate performance against OKRs, celebrate achievements, and plan and improve for the future.

Assessment

The screenshot above illustrates the People Pod’s overall performance against their OKRs (as outlined in the Gro DAO OKR guidance). Objectives 1 and 4 were “delivered” while objectives 2 and 3 “made progress but fell short of completion”.

Cycle 1 OKRs

See People Pod’s cycle 1 OKRs here.

Commentary

Learnings that will be taken forward into the People Pods 2nd OKR Cycle:

• many of the key results set were dependent on external factors, and therefore partially out of the pod’s control
• we have a better understanding of what key result metrics deliver real value
• prioritise quality over quantity
• we were initially over-optimistic in terms of how fast certain objectives and key results could be delivered

Given that this was our pod's first 3-month OKR cycle, and considering the significant changes that have taken place within the DAO recently, we're pleased with our overall performance. Most importantly, this experience has provided us with valuable insights into how we work as a pod and with other DAO pods/ members, as well as a better understanding of how long it takes to complete tasks of the expected quality standard under the umbrella of this DAO.

The People Pod’s updated OKR’s for cycle 2 (May-July 2023) are being updated here.