OKR for Software Developers: Align Engineering Work with Real Outcomes
GOTO Copenhagen 2026Software teams move faster and build better products when they share a clear understanding of what success looks like. This masterclass introduces OKRs as a practical tool for developers who want stronger alignment, clearer priorities and a more outcome-driven engineering practice.
You will learn how OKRs help technical teams focus on value instead of output, make better trade-offs and create transparency across product and engineering. Through hands-on work with your own case, you will craft OKRs that support autonomy while keeping teams pointed in the same direction.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the role of OKRs in engineering-focused product development.
- Write Objectives and Key Results that clarify direction without limiting technical creativity.
- Use OKRs to guide prioritisation between features, tech debt and quality improvements.
- Avoid common pitfalls and adopt simple practices that keep OKRs useful in day-to-day development.
Who Should Attend
Software developers, tech leads and architects who want a shared decision-making framework and a clearer link between engineering work and product outcomes. No prior OKR experience is required.
Prerequisites
Bring a laptop and a real feature, challenge or improvement area from your own work.
Format
A mix of short lectures, practical exercises and iterative work with your own OKRs. The focus is on applying OKRs directly to development work, not on theory or process overhead.
