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....
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...
Understanding Goal Fatigue If you’re having a tough day and need a pick me up or are just in the mood for a good laugh, check out this clip from the 1950s sitcom, “I Love Lucy.” Lucy can’t keep up! In the clip, Lucy and her friend Ethel have taken jobs at a...
For the third in my series of “Courting OKRs Controversy” articles I’ve chosen a topic that at first glance may appear to have an obvious answer, especially if you’re a true believer in the methodology. Before revealing that answer let me introduce the question: Is it...
