If we're going to set new goals with OKRs, we need to change how we measure the performance of our teams. Here are 6 ways to do that.
the relationship between okrs and strategy
Posted on September 13, 2021.Objectives and Key Results can do a lot of things. One thing they can't do is determine your strategy. Here's how to reconcile OKRs and strategy.
Output, Outcomes, Impact and KPIs
Posted on August 16, 2021.There is a lot of confusion around the terms output, outcome, impact and KPI. Here is what each one means and how they relate to each other.
Bottom-up? Or Top-down? What’s the best way to set OKRs?
Posted on July 12, 2021.Don’t assume that telling your teams what their OKR goals should be is the best approach. Here’s a better way.
How-to: At what level should I write my OKRs?
Posted on July 5, 2021.Here's how to set the proper level for your Objectives & Key Results so you can set goals your team can achieve.
OKR FAQ: Top 10 Questions about Objectives and Key Results
Posted on April 19, 2021.Here are the top 10 questions asked in my recent masterclass on objectives and key results.
90 min Online Masterclass – Objectives and Key Results: Focusing on customer outcomes to drive product alignment, autonomy and agility
Join me for a 90 minute masterclass on Objectives and Key Results on April 7, 2021.
How to get executive buy-in for Agile using two popular product development approaches
Posted on March 29, 2021.One of the most common complaints from teams going through an agile transformation is that their bosses don’t get it. The teams are asked to change how they work but the demands coming from stakeholders and executives continue to demand fixed time and scope commitments. The vocabulary changes but the language stays the same. In … Continue reading How to get executive buy-in for Agile using two popular product development approaches
Do OKRs work with Jobs to Be Done?
Posted on March 15, 2021.Do OKRs work with jobs to be done? They do. Here's how.
OKR anti-pattern: reverse engineering key results to match your backlog
Posted on February 15, 2021.I work with teams around the world every day helping them implement objectives and key results. I’ve written about OKR here a lot over the last few years and now, as the goal-setting framework is catching on broadly, the anti-patterns have become increasingly obvious. One such anti-pattern I’ve noticed recently is teams reverse engineering their … Continue reading OKR anti-pattern: reverse engineering key results to match your backlog