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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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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…

Which goal-setting software is right for your business?

by Lawrence Walsh | Feb 05, 2021

software, Values

Before we dive into the types of OKR software available, of which there are many, let’s look at the reasons for using goal-setting software.  The benefits of using goal-setting software Generally, the software you choose should make the process of implementing and tracking OKRs more…

How does the OKR process work?

by Gill Arnott | Jan 11, 2021

Values

OKRs are not a model to get right or wrong!  They are intrinsically a collection of principles and practices that can be interpreted and applied in many different ways. There is no one size fits all. So, it begs the question “How does the OKR…

Can you pick up where you left?

by Lawrence Walsh | Jul 07, 2020

Values

Arguably organisational leadership has never been more important. Your organisation has been through the most significant challenge it has perhaps ever experienced. Your services have been stretched to the limit. Some of your colleagues may have been seriously ill or died or lost a loved…

Giant Talk – In conversation with Brett Knowles

by Lawrence Walsh | Mar 09, 2020

Values

Giant Talk: The world’s first OKR podcast in partnership with Koan is excited to bring you a three part miniseries featuring special guest Brett Knowles. Brett is an OKR oracle and has recently written a fascinating article on BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Change Model and its…

What are OKRs?

by Roger Longden | May 20, 2019

OKRS, Performance Management, Process, Strategy, Values

OKR Meaning The meaning of OKRs is Objectives and Key Results. That’s it. You have your three word acronym. As a methodology, OKRs are an agile approach to motivating and managing performance in line with business strategy. Objectives and Key Results is a research-based methodology…