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New Year, New Business Goals?

by Lawrence Walsh | Jan 15, 2025

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Setting business goals with a proven growth framework  The beginning of a new year is often seen as a natural time for reflection. Businesses and individuals alike take stock of their progress and set aspirations for the future. While this tradition can spark important conversations…

Why Microsoft Viva Goals Fell Short

by Lawrence Walsh | Dec 12, 2024

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Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have transformed how businesses set goals and measure success. Global enterprises and small-to-medium-sized businesses alike use this framework to drive growth and engagement. According to McKinsey, organisations that consistently set and track OKRs see a 30% higher success rate in…

How OKRs make you a better leader

by Lawrence Walsh | Dec 02, 2024

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OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) have become a transformative framework for leaders looking to align their teams with broader organisational goals. By understanding OKRs and applying them effectively, leaders can improve their leadership capabilities, inspire their teams, and drive measurable results.  Setting a vision with…

How to Implement OKRs in Smaller Organisations

by Lawrence Walsh | Nov 06, 2024

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While Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are often associated with large organisations, they are just as valuable for smaller organisations. Far from being a box-ticking exercise, implementing OKRs in smaller organisations helps achieve sustainable growth and allows them to scale effectively. Implementing OKRs early on…

The Power of OKR Goal-Setting

by Lawrence Walsh | Oct 10, 2024

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Setting goals is easy. Setting the right goals – the kind that *actually* move your business forward—is harder. That’s where OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and OKR Goal-setting comes in. This proven framework helps you cut through the noise, focus on what matters most, and…

8 OKR myths well and truly busted

by Lawrence Walsh | Sep 30, 2024

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One of the biggest reasons for not implementing OKRs, or getting their implementation wrong, is misunderstanding. Leaders simply don’t get what they are, how to set them or understand their potential benefits to their organisation. People convince themselves that OKRs are complex or confuse them…