How to fix a toxic workplace culture
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 question. However, when you’re dealing with OKRs, it’s important to […]
What are some good business goals for small businesses?
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 small business. That’s where OKRs come in. You can use […]
How to assess organisational culture
A strong organisational culture can make the world of difference for your business. As a result, you should regularly assess your workplace culture to ensure that it’s helping rather than hindering your ability to achieve your goals. This will also help you see whether there are any issues with your internal culture early on, so […]
When do you need an OKR consultant?
The OKR methodology is a set of practices and principles which can adapt to every organisation. This ensures that OKRs are embedded in the most impactful way. If your organisation is considering implementing OKRs there are a couple of things you need to know before you get started. You may need the advice and guidance […]
How do you motivate others to achieve business goals
Employee motivation is a force, it’s the wave that helps drive your business forward towards achieving your business goals. But what motivates your employees? Finding ways to increase employee motivation can provide a world of benefits for your business. It can increase your chances of OKR success, increase business growth and ultimately, it can help […]
How to make a business growth plan
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 it may fall behind the competition. So, when it comes […]
How to use the OKR goal setting framework to fuel your growth
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. They also allow you to improve cross-functional communication and strategic […]
A guide to setting objectives for business growth
As with any business change, setting objectives and getting started with OKRs isn’t a walk in the park. It takes dedication, time and effort. However, they are so worth the dedication once implemented. If you crack the art of writing effective OKRs, the world is your oyster when it comes to business growth. In this […]
Giant Watch – Striving for organisational agility? Is HR at the core of your business?
Giant Watch Episode 1 – Striving for organisational agility? Is HR at the core of your business? In 2017, 94% of 10,000 HR Leaders across 140 countries said agility and collaboration are absolutely critical to an organisations success. Agility has never been more important, so as we emerge in to the ‘new normal’ join us […]
The future and how forced change could be the thing you never knew you needed
Global interest in one subject is very rare. It feels like the COVID-19 pandemic will affect not only people living through the current situation, but also generations to come. Forced Change and events shape our history. Think of the Berlin Wall falling, or 9/11, and how these events impacted on the life you live today […]
Guest Blog: OKRs and the culture of progress
This week our guest blog on OKR Culture comes from Mark Greenley. Mark is the Head of Business Transformation at Victoria Plum and a valued client of There Be Giants. Mark is interested in reading and writing about how we can find better, more meaningful ways of working together. OKRs aren’t just about the […]