Goal-setting gospel says participative goals drive engagement. But what if that’s only half the truth? In the OKRs world, we love quoting goal setting pioneers Locke & Latham to add scholarly weight to our conversations. But quoting a line or two is one thing....
One of the most common reasons OKRs fail isn’t lack of effort or poor intent—it’s trying to take on too much at once. In my work helping organizations implement OKRs, I see teams regularly fall into the trap of overcommitment. Every goal feels important....
Introduction: The Cycles of Business Growth The growth of a business is not a straight line—it’s more like a series of waves, each with its own rhythm of calm waters and stormy seas. Larry Greiner’s “Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow” (1972)...
Let’s talk porridge. Or beds. Or…well, I think you know where this is going. Goldilocks, that pickiest of unwanted houseguests, had a system and understood the power of making effective choices – things needed to be not too hot, not too cold, not too hard, not...
Why Strategy Should Drive OKR Implementation, Not Software In today’s fast-paced business environment, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have become a popular framework for aligning teams and driving organizational performance. However, as OKRs gain momentum,...
In today’s volatile business landscape, the pressure on executives to maintain stability and protect core operations has never been greater. The global economy is teetering on the edge of uncertainty, with inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions creating...
