Profit.co lets you move a Key Result from one Objective to another. Moving a Key Result can now also be routed through an approval flow before the move takes effect.
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What is Moving a Key Result?
Moving a Key Result relocates it from its current Objective to a different Objective within My Individual OKRs, My Department OKRs, or My Team OKRs, without recreating the Key Result.
Once an Admin enables the approval flow toggle for moving Key Results, a move no longer applies instantly. It's submitted for approval instead, using the same approval flow already used for other Key Result actions, and only takes effect once approved.
Why Moving Key Results Matters
Moving a Key Result keeps your OKR structure accurate without recreating work, and the approval flow now brings that process in line with how other Key Result changes are governed.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Easy KR mobility | You can relocate a Key Result to a different Objective without recreating it from scratch. |
| Flexible reorganization | Recurring or misplaced Key Results can be moved to the Objective where they actually belong. |
| Consistent governance | Moving a Key Result now follows the same approval process as other Key Result changes. |
| Reduced errors | Moves can be reviewed before they take effect, preventing accidental reorganization. |
| Audit-friendly | Every move goes through the same approval trail as other tracked actions. |
How It Works
Method 1: Move a Key Result
Step 1
- Navigate to OKRs on the overview page and click the Objective.
- Hover over the Key Result, click the ellipsis icon, then click Move.
Step 2
- In the pop-up, select the Objective you want to move the Key Result to.
- Click Yes, Move on the confirmation page.
Method 2: Route a Move Through Approval
Step 1
- Navigate to Settings → OKRs → Planning from the left navigation panel.
- Locate the Move Key Result section and enable the approval flow toggle.
- Follow the same steps as Method 1 to select a destination Objective and confirm the move.
Key Result Move Scenarios and Their Outcomes
| Scenario | What Happens |
|---|---|
| You move a Key Result to a different Objective. | Profit.co displays a warning message showing the impacts of the move before finalizing it. |
| You move a Key Result while the approval flow toggle is enabled. | Profit.co submits the move for approval and keeps the Key Result under its original Objective until the approval is completed. |
| You have a pending move request approved. | Profit.co moves the Key Result to its new Objective. |
| You have a pending move request rejected. | The Key Result stays under its original Objective, unchanged. |
| You have a move request pending when an Admin disables the approval flow toggle. | Profit.co cancels that pending request instead of processing it. |
Best Practices for Moving Key Results
- Enable the approval flow for moving Key Results if your organization wants the same oversight already applied to other Key Result changes, since it uses the identical approval mechanism.
- Check the warning message before confirming any move, approval flow or not, since it lists the impacts specific to that Key Result.
- Don't assume a submitted move has taken effect. The Key Result stays under its original Objective until the request is actually approved.
- Coordinate with your Admin before disabling the approval flow toggle if move requests are still pending, since those requests get cancelled rather than processed.
- Resubmit a move if your request is rejected and you still need it completed. A rejection leaves the Key Result exactly where it was.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. The approval flow toggle for moving Key Results sits in its own Move Key Result section, separate from approval settings for other Key Result actions.
No. You can only move a Key Result to Objectives you already have access to at the individual, team, or department level.
It's optional. The approval flow only applies once the toggle in Settings → OKRs → Planning is enabled.
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