Coaching Takeaways OKRs and KPIs work together; they are not conflicting systems. Unlike key results, KPIs do not have a standard definition. A KPI is considered a key result when it is the focus for near‐term improvement. A KPI that is not the focus for near‐term improvement is a health metric. Use Figure 3.5 as inspiration to create training materials that help your clients distinguish between KPIs and key results.