<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Quarterly reviews often focus on achieving key results that may not align with actual progress or user impact.Avoid falling into the trap of measuring motion over progress by shifting focus to outcome-oriented key results.Key metrics like number of features shipped and code coverage can be misleading and fail to reflect true business impact.Outcome-oriented key results should prioritize user success and business value over sheer output quantity.FAST methodology (Frequently discussed, Ambitious, Specific, Transparent) can aid in crafting effective outcome-oriented key results.To create meaningful changes, key results should be ambitious, specific, and transparent, focusing on user impact and business value.Warning signs of output-focused key results include metrics that can be easily gamed or lack a clear connection to user outcomes.Transitioning to outcome-oriented key results requires a shift in mindset towards user value and long-term impact.Metrics should be tied to real user needs, and regular feedback loops should be established to validate key results.Outcome-oriented key results demand a deeper understanding of user behavior and a focus on delivering genuine value.