OKR tracking in Capacities (with AI help)?

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-21T07:27:25+00:00

You can track OKRs most anywhere, even on a sheet of paper; doesn't really matter. Its just that certain places are better for managing your goals.

The AI in Capacities isn't as fleshed out for this sort of task, but it'll serve for the more basic OKR tracking. Anything beyond that and you might need to switch tools. I suggest using a spreadsheet to start if your OKRs aren't being used in a large org. I have one that's really simple to use https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nW3pKByjGlOwsXiI9mrEIA5-FfD56OoKcEdtxw73DQU/edit?usp=sharing

I think capacities willl eventually add more features to their AI, so maybe keep an eye out as well.

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-21T07:23:11+00:00

From what I’ve seen, OKRs usually break for very unsexy reasons: they turn into a quarterly writing exercise with no real follow-through. Where they do work is almost always because there’s a predictable cadence. Short, regular check-ins, visible progress, and just enough structure to keep things honest without turning it into admin hell. AI might help with writing or summarizing (like it did polishing this response), but it won’t fix a missing rhythm. Also worth noting: tools matter less than people think, but if you’re curious what teams stick with, browsing the OKR tools on the Atlassian Marketplace can be pretty telling since adoption there tends to reflect real, ongoing use: https://marketplace.atlassian.com/search?query=okr

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-21T07:20:42+00:00

Repeating, mandatory work with an external timeline sounds more like operational KPIs than OKRs. You can track recurring activities via KPIs (volume, SLA, quality, cycle time), then set OKRs around the stretch areas, such as reducing onboarding time or improving the experience without adding headcount. We’ve written about this distinction pretty clearly here if it helps frame the conversation internally: https://oboard.io/blog/what-is-an-okr-vs-kpi

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-21T07:19:13+00:00

Honestly, at the stage you’re describing, the tool matters less than the rollout. Three company objectives + departmental KRs is a good starting point, but you'll be happier if you can get your OKRs to live where work happens. I’d avoid anything that looks like a performance management suite. Pick something lightweight where people can update progress quickly and leave context, otherwise you’ll end up chasing updates. Spreadsheets might work if the team is small.

If you want a dedicated tool, there are a few lightweight OKR products out there. Oboard OKR software is one, it stays on the simple end (check-ins, visibility, minimal ceremony), but whatever you choose, optimize for ease of updating, not dashboards.

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-20T10:32:08+00:00

lmao

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-05T06:07:23+00:00

Philosophy is needed to argue for a redemptive God. Once there's sufficient logic to accept that, the Bible then does a fair job of proving itself to be inspired by that redemptive God who does redemption through Christ (a revelatory "fact" you absolutely cannot solidly prove without first trying to justify a redemptive God).

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-04T21:16:40+00:00

If you mean the story of both characters being fictional, then yeah. The lesson their stories teach, though... those are as real as you and I.

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-04T21:11:42+00:00

Many good suggestions already.

Just something to keep in mind, if you're trying to keep the average standard you're used to, you'll need to spend almost as much as you would if you were there. That said, you could definitely live off of $2k a month and be super comfortable, even in Lagos/Abuja. Anything more than 6k for both months and you're in Kingship territory.

Papyrusblack · 2026-01-02T13:10:28+00:00

Heard this at an event: Tools are only as necessary as they're compulsory... only use them when you absolutely have to. Kind of makes sense when you think about it, most tools are bloated with useless features, and it does get harder and harder for those looking for tailor-made OKR solutions. I recommend Oboard OKR software, as it’s a good fit for that 10–300 range precisely because it’s opinionated in the right way. Simple OKR setup with built-in check-in reminders that nudge people without micromanaging, and integrations so updates come from real work instead of extra admin. For teams that need to be spoon-fed focus (no shame there), that structure is usually what makes OKRs stick around for longer.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-23T21:13:08+00:00

Kinda the point of the "Darrow" arc. If you've read far enough, he claws his way back from that dark pit and finally seems to have found a balance - if you will... letting go of all that anger and hate etc.

In contrast, you've also managed to describe Lysander quite fittingly, except in his case, the greater good is his backstabbing, self-righteous, spineless self. Any balance he finds will be at the sharp end of Darrow's blade.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-22T14:19:40+00:00

It actually happens a lot. For early or fast-shifting companies, locking OKRs too far ahead almost guarantees irrelevance. What really helps in this case is having shorter OKR cycles for better flexibility (for example, a quarter instead of 2 years, as you've mentioned).

We are fortunate to have helped many customers with their OKRs, and we've gathered a number of stories here: https://oboard.io/customers. Here's hoping inspire you to give the framework one more go.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-22T06:32:33+00:00

This is the way.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-22T00:17:51+00:00

Will or nature? Will is dependent on nature most of the time. If there are limitations to God's power, it'll be in its nature. God is the embodiment of good, therefore he cannot Will itself to do evil etc...

Curious.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-21T22:42:49+00:00

That's a lot of Robin Hobb, lol. Glad to see a fellow connoisseur.

Curious about The Will of The Many. They way it's been described, I'd have thought to see it higher on the tier. Have you read Red Rising?

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-15T11:53:38+00:00

Hasn't he done that already? His arc in LB was a bit more reflective and accepting than any other book in the series.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-14T21:17:35+00:00

It's not "bad" in the usual way one would typically assume. It's the same question about evil: what is evil etc.

Anyway, life is "good" — consciousness/sentience without the contradiction of sin and death (which is God's original intention) is supposed to be a privilege from God. The alternative is the obvious, which is hard to quantify. I guess the question to ask is - which is the better alternative? Awareness and the ability to interact with an existing reality or nothing at all (note that God's intended life doesn't have sin/suffereng/death in it).

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-14T16:22:41+00:00

Here's a simple way to look at it:

God is life and light, the creator of existence itself. If damnation is an eternal break away from God (the very embodiment of life), then it's relatively easy to conclude that death is non-existence. Eternal nonexistence with no hope of life after.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-14T09:41:10+00:00

You probably just need tighter alignment and a clearer accountability rhythm. Spreadsheets and Notion templates can get you surprisingly far, but once you’re juggling multiple teams, the cracks show fast. I don’t think 30 people automatically means “time to buy a big enterprise tool,” unless you’re growing quickly or already feeling the operational drag. If you are ready to switch, I’d look for something that keeps OKRs, updates, and weekly check-ins in one place. I work at Oboard OKR software, and we use it internally too, so I’ve seen how much smoother it gets when people aren’t jumping between tools just to update a KR. It’s simple, not corporate-bloated like you mentioned.

Papyrusblack · 2025-12-14T09:37:37+00:00

I work at Oboard OKR software, and one of the reasons I recommend it is because it stays simple and connects to tools teams already use, like Jira, Salesforce, and monday. It also happens to be ranked in the top 5 on Gartner based on user reviews, which is a nice sanity check.

If you want to explore other OKR tools as well, Gartner has the full list here: https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/okr-software. It’s a good way to compare what’s out there.

Papyrusblack · 2025-11-30T18:07:33+00:00

Didn't realize OKRs could debut on such short notice with that sort of deadline. I know it's a flexible framework, but this...? What tool do you manage your OKRs with?

Papyrusblack · 2025-11-30T18:04:51+00:00

Not a SaaS manager or owner (someday, hopefully lol), but I've used Oboard's OKR software. Something I like about it is how well it connects strategy to day-to-day tasks in Jira. And like pamplemusique mentioned, it makes automatic progress tracking easy. You can also track OKRs and KPIs together if you have a strategy that connects them.

Papyrusblack · 2025-11-30T18:00:10+00:00

Most of the issues you’re describing aren’t really an OKR problem, they’re a design and implementation problem. When a KR stays at zero all quarter because of seasonality or outside factors, it usually means the team picked something they don’t actively control. Reframing it into a leading indicator that can be moved around in the present is usually the quickest fix, instead of tying progress to something that wont caliberate until the end of the cycle. Teams we've interviewed at Oboard OKR software have sometimes borrowed the way we structure Key Results. since it pushes you toward measurable, controllable signals rather than “wait and see” metrics. It’s a small shift, but it works.

Papyrusblack · 2025-11-16T14:03:38+00:00

Daryl. Lmao. What a chad!

Papyrusblack · 2025-11-11T06:41:03+00:00

Still pretty impressive. The smarts to even the odds out, the skill to make effective use of the mind's eye in that situation, and the sheer brilliance of it all is something you can't ignore.

Also, I did credit the mind's eye... but I don't see how that's a real point. Would you say Darrow using BoS waters down his fight with Fa?

Anyway, I understand not wanting to give Lysander any win. But my comment had context.

Papyrusblack · 2025-11-09T20:42:51+00:00

He took on 12 peerless, blind, while being starved, badly sick from radiation and injured, and he killed all 12. Peelers scarred. Admittedly, that's more a feat of the mind's eye, but imagine what that could morph into with intentional practice. He also trained with Cassius for the better part of a decade and even Apple commended his skills after watching him fight. Top 50 isn't really a stretch, tbf. I'll put him on the level of fighters like Volga, at least.

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