Should you cascade OKRs?
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 be most likely set at the top and then cascaded […]
OKRs and Goal Management sitting in a tree
Roses are red, violets are blue, OKRs give clarity, and goals drive you through. OK, so we’ve jumped on the Valentine’s Day bandwagon, but the sentiment is absolutely spot on. OKRs and goal management are intertwined, and their bond is strong. OKRs as the tool to manage your goals Setting goals is something that we […]
Values and why it’s important not to simply stick them up on your wall
In today’s edition of Giant Talk – the world’s first OKR podcast we talk values and how Spiceworks of Austin, Texas have integrated values throughout their OKRs. Lawrence: Hi everybody. Welcome back to Giant Talk – The world’s first OKR podcast. This afternoon I am delighted to welcome Scott DiValerio from Spiceworks, based in Austin, […]
Creating a culture where OKRs can thrive
Imagine you’re a middle manager in a large multi-national business which has an engineering focus. In fact, the business is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world. One day at work you receive a message from your CEO asking you to attend a meeting. You head off to the meeting and when you […]
So you read Measure What Matters and you gave OKRs a go. So, how do you avoid those soggy bottoms?
There’s no denying that Measure What Matters brought OKRs out of the geekdom of tech & software and into the mainstream and, for that alone, I would happily buy John Doerr a beer. 12 months on though, it’s fascinating to see the impact it has had on both the “OKR” marketplace and also for those […]
4 times OKRs rocked our client’s world – Part 2
We promised you part 2 and here it is. Aligning the growth strategy of Digital Bridge Fast growth can be quite destabilising, and this is exactly what Digital Bridge found. Following a period of sustained growth Digital Bridge – a guided design platform provider – needed a focus and a framework to ensure goals could […]
4 times OKRs rocked our client’s world – Part 1
We think OKRs are bloody awesome, so when we hear that our clients are feeling the love for OKRs too we know it’s going to be a good day! The Summer months have been fantastic and the There Be Giants team have been busy working with new businesses across the globe, guiding them through their […]
Podcast thoughts: OKRs & Agile Growth
Hi Everyone, Hope you’re looking forward to this week’s podcast. In it I am joined by the awesome RJ Macasaet COO of Ubiqum Code Academy. We discuss how OKRs & Agile link together and the interplay between them. RJ has been in the world of agile development for the last 15 years, so is well […]
Growth: Why Giants Appreciate an Exceptional Rose Bush When They See One
Growing Tall Talking about growth with giants might seem like a bit of a moot point but here’s the thing – we only got to grow so tall because we spent so much time focusing on growth. Not just for ourselves, but for each and every one of you as well! To find out what […]
The Second Element: The Importance of Encouraging a Growth Mindset
In my previous article, I touched upon the first of nine crucial elements that form a revolutionised performance management system – and in this article, I’d like to carry that trend on with the second element: Adopting (and Encouraging) a Growth Mindset. I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you at first. For […]