Scrum Master OKR Workshop

Agile OKR Workshop Agenda (2 Hours)

Target Audience: Scrum Masters

Objective: Equip Scrum Masters with the knowledge and tools to effectively implement OKRs in their teams and align them with Agile practices.

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1. Welcome & Icebreaker (10 min)

• Set the stage for engagement and interaction.

• Activity: “One Word Check-in” – Participants share one word describing their experience with OKRs or their expectations for the workshop.

2. Understanding OKRs & Agile Alignment (20 min)

• Provide foundational knowledge of OKRs and their synergy with Agile.

• Topics:

• What are OKRs? (Objectives & Key Results)

• How OKRs differ from traditional goal-setting (vs. KPIs)

• The Agile connection – Continuous improvement, focus, and iteration

• Examples of Agile-aligned OKRs for Scrum Teams

• Activity: “OKR Sorting Game” – Participants categorize good vs. bad OKRs based on Agile principles.

3. Writing Effective OKRs for Scrum Teams (30 min)

• Teach participants how to craft impactful OKRs for their teams.

• Topics:

• Defining ambitious yet achievable Objectives

• Creating measurable Key Results

• Aligning OKRs with Agile ceremonies (Sprint Goals, Retrospectives, PI Planning)

• Activity: Hands-on exercise – Participants draft OKRs for their teams using a structured template.

Example template:

Objective: Improve team predictability and delivery consistency.

Key Results:

• Maintain a Sprint Completion Rate of 85%

• Reduce Carry-over Stories by 30%

• Improve Sprint Planning accuracy by 20% (based on estimated vs. actual velocity)

4. OKRs in Practice: Tracking & Adapting (30 min)

• Understand how to review and iterate OKRs in Agile environments.

• Topics:

• Embedding OKRs into Sprint Reviews & Retrospectives

• Using OKRs in Scrum of Scrums & PI Planning

• Common pitfalls and how to course-correct

• Agile OKR Check-ins – How often? Who owns them?

• Activity:

• Retrospective Exercise: In pairs, review a failed OKR scenario and discuss how to iterate for the next cycle.

• Discussion: Should OKRs be tied to performance reviews? Why or why not?

5. Action Plan & Wrap-Up (20 min)

• Ensure participants leave with actionable next steps.

• Activity:

• “Commit to One” – Each participant commits to one key OKR action to implement in their team.

• Q&A & Open Discussion

• Final Thought: “OKRs are a compass, not a checklist – they should evolve with your Agile teams.”

Workshop Deliverables

• OKR Guide for Scrum Masters (cheat sheet)

• OKR Template

• Sample Agile OKRs

Would you like any refinements based on your specific audience or company culture?

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