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Manager tools: ChatGPT for KPIs, OKRs, and IDPs

MMonday SimonNovember 8, 20253 min read

Key takeaways

Screenshot of the ChatGPT for KPIs, OKRs and IDPs tool by Monday Simon showing goal-setting options for managers.

Too often I see managers trapped in a goal-setting dilemma that kills focus. The typical framework pushes them to choose between two unhelpful extremes: setting overly ambitious, wide-ranging goals that feel disconnected from day-to-day reality, or defaulting to a list of hyper-specific, narrow tasks. I created this ChatGPT for KPIs, OKRs, and IDPs as part of my custom manager tools for managers. You can access all myManager Toolsfrom Monday Simon website.

From vague goals to SMART KPIs

Let’s say you manage a production team and your company wants “better efficiency.” Great. But what does that mean? You can write in the ChatGPT assistant:

“Help me create 3 SMART KPIs for production efficiency.”

The ChatGPT for KPIs and managers might guide you to something like:

Of course, you need to set your own targets. But the output returns goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. It seems obvious to be able to writeSMART goals, but in practice, it’seasier said than done.

OKRs made simple: focus on outcomes, not tasks

Most OKRs fail because we confuse output with outcome. “Implement a new CRM system” is an activity. “Improve lead conversion from 12% to 20%” is an outcome.

When you askChatGPT for KPIs and OKRsto “translate my activities into outcome-based OKRs,” it’ll push you to think bigger.

Example:Objective: Strengthen customer retention.

Key Results examples:

Launch two new client feedback initiatives by the end of Q2.

IDPs: connecting performance and growth

Now let’s talk about development. This is usually the part managers say they "want to do" but never finds time for.

IDPs (Individual Development Plans) are not about sending people to training. They’re about growing capability where it matters most. And the best IDPs follow the70 20 10 learning model:

Example:Let’s say your sales supervisor struggles with negotiation. Instead of “attend a negotiation course,” ChatGPT for Managers might guide you to design an IDP like this:

With the ChatGPT for KPIs and IDPs, you will see that practical on the job assignments drive real learning. That’s why I always tell managers:stop sending people to training, start building development into the job.

When “SMART” goals aren’t linked to development

Imagine you set goals like“Increase user engagement by 15%.”You assign it to your content strategist. Six months later, your staff misses the target. Why? Because the goal, while measurable, didn’t account for the skill gap required to achieve it.

Maybe your employee knew how to write content but didn’t know how to analyze the technical SEO and conversion data needed to target high-value users.

My philosophy? Write a goal with an embedded development plan.

Use the ChatGPT for KPIs tool to force the link between theWhat(the KPI/OKR) and theHow(the IDP). The tool is designed to translate your rough business objective into a structured goal and immediately map the required skills to the 70/20/10 development framework:

This framework is manager-friendly and ensures the employee has a clear, actionable plan to close the gap between their current skills and the skills needed for their next-level performance.