What Reports Can Do For You
Running an effective OKR program can be challenging. From setting goals across the organization to tracking effective execution, there is a lot to stay on top of. Reports in Rhythms enables Team Leads, Executives, and Program Managers to answer three essential questions that indicate OKR program health:
Are goals strategically aligned?
Are goals distributed across the organization?
Are goals being actively managed?
Key capabilities:
Out-of-the-box tracking of the metrics that matter most for program success
Automatic data collection eliminates manual tracking and reporting overhead
Color-coded performance instantly shows what teams need attention
Actionable insights that help focus on what matters most
Benefits you'll see:
See what's working across your teams and learn from their practices
Spot areas where teams might need additional support
Share success stories to celebrate wins and motivate teams
Why Monitoring OKR Program Health Matters
Monitoring OKR program health transforms goal management from reactive firefighting to proactive optimization. With clear visibility you can catch problems early, amplify what's working, and ensure your OKR investment delivers measurable business impact rather than becoming a drag on the organization.
Common signs of program health issues:
Significant number of team or individual OKRs not aligned with organizational priorities
Limited distribution of OKRs across and within teams
Infrequent or non-existent check-ins on OKR progress
Finding Your Reports
You can access Reports directly from the workspace panel:
Look for "Reports" in the left workspace panel navigation
Click to open the Reports page
The Reports page displays all three core reports with filtering controls at the top.
Understanding Your Reports
Rhythms offers three report types to help you track different aspects of your OKR program.
Planning Phase: Setting Up for Success
Use these reports during goal-setting to establish a strong foundation for the quarter or year.
OKRs with Alignment
Answers: What percentage of OKRs are connected to other objectives across the organization?
Program health indicator: This reveals how well individual and team goals support larger organizational priorities. Higher percentages (e.g., >70%) show strategic coherence—meaning people's work clearly connects to company goals.
What you can do with this report:
Verify that goal-setting processes are establishing clear connections to company or higher team goals upfront
Pinpoint teams that may need additional support or coaching to connect their goals to higher priorities
Identify teams that excel at creating aligned goals and learn from their practices
How to improve alignment:
Review goal-setting processes to ensure clear connection to company goals is established upfront
Schedule alignment workshops with teams showing low connection rates
Use the OKR Cascade feature to create initial OKRs for sub-teams based on parent team objectives
Ask high-performing teams to mentor others on effective alignment practices
Consider requiring teams to explicitly connect each OKR to a higher-level objective
OKRs Coverage
Answers: What percentage of people in each team have OKRs assigned to them?
Program health indicator: This shows whether your OKR process truly engages everyone or remains limited to a small group of people. Higher percentages (i.e., >70%) indicate broad program adoption across your organization.
What you can do with this report:
Identify teams with high individual participation and understand what's working
Find teams where additional training or simplified goal-setting approaches might be helpful
Set realistic expectations for teams just starting their OKR journey
Make the case for inclusive goal-setting by showing adoption patterns
How to improve coverage:
Emphasize inclusive goal-setting that engages all team members
Set organizational expectations that the majority of team members should have at least one meaningful OKR
Work with managers to ensure individual contributors understand how their work connects to team objectives
Execution Phase: Maintaining Momentum
Use this report throughout the quarter to ensure teams stay engaged with their goals.
OKRs with Check-ins
Answers: What percentage of OKRs have received updates within your specified timeframe?
Program health indicator: This shows which teams actively track progress versus those that set goals but don't manage them. Consistent check-ins (>90%) during execution phases indicate healthy goal management and engagement.
What you can do with this report:
Identify which teams consistently update their OKRs and celebrate their discipline
Spot times when updates might be dropping off across the organization
Target coaching efforts toward teams or individuals struggling with regular updates
Connect check-in patterns to execution quality and results achievement
How to improve check-in rates:
Tie check-ins to existing rituals like Monthly Business Reviews and Team Stand-ups
Address blockers preventing regular updates through direct manager coaching
Celebrate teams with consistent check-in practices to reinforce positive behavior
Send regular reminders during your organization's expected check-in window
Consider the impact of competing priorities and adjust expectations if needed
Using Filters and Slices to Focus on What Matters
All reports in Rhythms include powerful filtering and slicing capabilities to help you zoom in on specific areas of interest.
Available Filters
The filter controls appear at the top of your Reports page and apply to all three reports simultaneously:
Time Period: Select the time range for your analysis
Owner: Filter by specific OKR owners
Team: Focus on specific teams or include sub-teams
Object Type: Choose between Objectives, Key Results, or both
Date Range: Set custom date parameters for your analysis. For example, which OKRs have had check-ins from September 15th to October 1st
Report Slicing
Each individual report can be sliced to show different views:
Teams: View performance broken down by team
Managers: See metrics organized by manager
Users: Display individual user-level data
The left column shows your selected slice (team name, manager name, or user name), while the columns display the count, total, and a color-coded percentage.
Filter and Slice Tips
Combine filters to get exactly the view you need (e.g., Engineering team's Q1 OKRs)
Include sub-teams to see aggregated data across your organizational structure
Switch between slices to analyze the same data from different perspectives
Focus on specific managers to support coaching conversations
Use color coding (red, amber, green) to quickly identify teams needing attention
Understanding "No Data Available" Messages
If you see a "No data available. Try adjusting the filters" message, it means one of two things:
There is no activity data for the selected time period
The current filter selection doesn't contain any relevant data
Try expanding your date range or adjusting team filters to find available data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Reports be customized?
While the three core reports are standard, the specific views can be modified using Filters and Slices.
Filters allow you to select specific Time Periods, Teams, OKR Owners, Object Types, and Date Ranges. These filters apply to all three reports simultaneously.
Slices allow you to view each report segmented by Team, Manager, or User.
What constitutes "good" performance on these metrics?
While higher percentages across each of these metrics is generally better, it's more important to focus on improvement trends rather than absolute numbers. Consider asking teams with higher levels of program health to share their best practices. Also ask team leads and managers for feedback on what is blocking them from achieving better health metrics.
I see "No data available"—what does this mean?
This typically indicates:
No activity exists for your selected time period (try expanding the date range)
Your filter selection is too narrow (adjust team or other filters)
The selected teams don't have OKRs for that time period
How do I use Reports for coaching conversations?
Come with specific data: "Your team's check-in rate is at 60% this month"
Focus on problem-solving: "What support do you need to get back to regular updates?"
Celebrate successes: "80% of your OKRs are aligned, that's fantastic."
Set clear targets: "Let's aim for 80% coverage across your team next quarter"
Should I focus on all metrics equally?
During Planning: Prioritize Coverage and Alignment to establish a strong foundation
During Execution: Focus primarily on Check-ins with periodic checks on other metrics
During Reviews: Assess all metrics for comprehensive program health and next quarter planning
Need personalized guidance? Contact our support team through the Help button in the lower left corner of your Rhythms dashboard for assistance tailored to your specific program needs.