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....
Introduction Quick warning: This post is a little longer than most of my other topics. But in my opinion (hopefully yours soon), it’s time well spent since this is likely THE most divisive OKRs topic I’ll examine in this series on courting OKRs controversy, and...
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...
Simple, but Not Simplistic Read the ever-expanding literature on OKRs and one of the first benefits you’ll find touted by everyone – practitioners and consultants alike – is the model’s simplicity. It appears the organizational world is beginning to turn its...
The four primary benefits of OKR are Focus, Alignment, Engagement, and Stretch. In this short article let’s explore the first – Focus. Over the next couple of weeks we will examine each of the additional benefits in greater detail. Focus You would be...
