OKRs & Zombies? I’m sitting in my office enjoying a glass of red wine and finishing up some to-do items. Meanwhile, I can hear the television downstairs as my wife watches The Walking Dead series, again. I’ve never been a big fan of the series,...
What is OKRs Independence? The title and subject of this post are the result of two things that have been on my mind lately. The first is ‘energy independence’, a subject very much in the news these days. The concept – simple in theory but difficult in...
As a Global OKRs Coach, I’m often asked if OKRs are a fad, the latest management obsession. The short answer is no. If you want a longer answer, read on… OKRs a Fad? Search the word ‘fad’, and you’ll find this less than flattering definition....
Not long ago I received this question from the CEO of a client company: What is the best way to try to change the concept of 70% vs 100% achievement of OKRs? Over many years we have built a culture that anything less than 100% target achievement is undesirable....
Easy to Understand is Different from Easy to Do! Here’s a common phrase you’ll often hear associated with OKRs: “OKRs are simple, but not simplistic.” Here’s the simple part: The framework is decidedly lightweight, consisting of just three components: The objective...
