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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 develop a strategic business plan for a new venture

by Lawrence Walsh | Jul 01, 2021

Goals, OKRS, Process, Strategy

A key aspect of launching any new business venture is planning – but truthfully, many would-be entrepreneurs aren’t sure where to start. Business planning has had a revamp in recent years. The old business plan has undergone a massive makeover that reflects the contemporary pace…

Everything you need to know about OKR cycles

by Gill Arnott | Jun 25, 2021

OKRS

Everything you need to know about a typical OKR cycle So, you’ve decided to use the OKR framework as your goal-setting methodology and you’re ready to start your first OKR cycle. But what does this entail? OKR cycles can vary for different organisations as everything…

How to empower teams to reach higher productivity using OKRs

by Lawrence Walsh | Jun 21, 2021

OKRS

Learn about ways that OKRs help to create a positive culture with happy, motivated employees The past year has been chaos for many organisations and shifted perspectives for many leaders and employees. Managers have been challenged to navigate a remote work setting while maintaining productivity,…

How to fix a toxic workplace culture

by Lawrence Walsh | Jun 15, 2021

Culture, OKRS

Toxic workplace culture can be extremely detrimental to a number of factors within your organisation. Not just growth, but also: Staff retention Your internal brand  How your organisation is perceived externally This is a big and chunky topic and there are many answers to the…

What are some good business goals for small businesses?

by Lawrence Walsh | Jun 08, 2021

Goals, OKRS, Strategy

We all know we need clear organisational goals in place to get to where we want to be. But identifying what they are and really drilling down to the steps that are needed to get there isn’t always easy – especially if you’re growing a…

Should you cascade OKRs?

by Lawrence Walsh | May 31, 2021

OKRS, Strategy

In a word – no! But rather than leaving this blog there, let me explain why we don’t think you should be cascading your OKRs.  It’s assumed that your OKR map must match your business structure. This reinforces a traditional cascade of objectives, which will…