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NorthStarMetric OKRs

The single metric (or small set) the business optimizes for; engineering priorities should trace back to it.

Why we need this / what value this brings

A single shared metric aligns otherwise-independent decisions (what to build next, what to cut) toward the same outcome.

When to use this

As soon as there's more than one person making product decisions — otherwise priorities diverge silently.

How to use or implement this

Choose a metric that's a leading indicator of revenue/retention (e.g. completed bookings/month for Localz), not a vanity metric (signups).

Research questions

  • Candidate North Star for Localz: completed bookings/month? GMV? active provider count?

Empty folder — drop notes, links, and findings here as you research.

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