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Take a quick read of our thoughts on everything OKR; whether it’s Culture, Performance or OKR opinions that you’re looking for then you’ll find it here

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How to make a business growth plan

by Roger Longden | Apr 01, 2021

Values

Sustainable growth is something that every business is striving for, but creating a business growth strategy to achieve this is no mean feat. Grow too quickly and a business can quickly lose it’s focus, agility and alignment. Alternatively, if your business doesn’t grow fast enough…

The benefits of culture training in the workplace

by Lawrence Walsh | Mar 29, 2021

alignment, Culture, OKRS, People, Values

Let’s start with a simple definition of workplace culture as being “the way we do things around here”. Whilst this is a simple definition, it encompasses the complexity of what culture is in terms of our individual and collective behaviours, thoughts, feelings, values, priorities and…

What is an OKR tracker and do you need one?

by Gill Arnott | Mar 22, 2021

alignment, OKRS, Performance Management, Process, software

YES! OKR tracking is essential for monitoring your progress throughout the OKR process. Whether you use a spreadsheet or a sophisticated piece of software, keeping an eye on your OKRs is vital for success. We are not for a moment saying that spreadsheets are dead…

Do your teams feel safe enough to set stretch goals?

by Roger Longden | Mar 22, 2021

Culture, Goals

Google researchers have found that employees on teams with higher psychological safety are less likely to leave the company, more likely to be empowered by diverse ideas from their teammates, increase revenue, and rated as effective twice as often by executives. When individuals feel safe…

How to use the OKR goal setting framework to fuel your growth

by Gill Arnott | Mar 15, 2021

Goals, Innovation, My Objectives, OKRS

Let’s take a step back. Before we dive into how to use the OKR framework let’s look at why and how using OKRs will help your organisation grow. By setting OKRs, you’re focusing on the priority projects which will help to fuel your business growth.…

Big or Small: piloting OKRs vs full org implementation

by Lawrence Walsh | Mar 08, 2021

OKRS

You’ve decided OKRs are for your organisation. You know the benefits and you’re ready to get started, but which path should you take when it comes to implementing OKRs within your organisation? Whether you decide to run a pilot or go big bang, depends entirely…