Why does your business need a KPI framework?
A data-driven approach that provides clarity, accountability, and direction is needed to stay ahead in a challenging business environment – this is where Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) come into play, the power of a robust KPI Framework cannot be understated. KPIs are vital for your business performance. These carefully defined indicators give teams a quantifiable […]
6 actionable ways to reward & recognise employee performance
Employees are the heart of any organisation; without them, your company would simply not function as it should. That’s why keeping your teams motivated, engaged, and happy at work is absolutely essential. One way to tick all three off the list is to recognise and reward employees’ achievements. If your staff feel appreciated, they’re much […]
How to retain your top employees (and keep them happy!)
Retaining employees has always been difficult. But, it’s become even more of a challenge since the pandemic started to ease. Staff members started to prioritise their time after an unexpected break from their traditional 9-5 and began to view work differently. After entering a period dubbed the ‘Great Resignation’. workers now want more from their […]
Tactical vs Adaptive performance: How to find the sweet spot
Defining the level of performance we need in today’s dynamic workforce is the first step toward motivating, managing, and rewarding it. Sounds easy, so why do so many get it wrong? According to a Harvard Business Review (HBR) article, there are two types of employee performance – tactical and adaptive – and the challenge is […]
Linking OKRs and Performance Management – should it be done?
So, here’s one of the most common questions I’m asked when we are helping a client to design the right OKR framework for their organisation: Should we link OKRs to performance management and, if so, how is it best done? Now there are OKR “purists” out there who would turn cold at the mere suggestion […]
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 […]
What are OKRS and how can they help my business?
OKRs are changing how companies define success. Why not have a read through our free beginners guide to OKRs to get more information on how you can align and grow your company. What are OKRs, and how can they support business growth? If you’ve found yourself asking these questions, it’s time we explained the basic […]
Systemise or Die: 4 Systems to Help You Handle OKRs and Performance Management
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs for short) are changing how companies define and communicate success. Why not have a read through our free beginners guide to OKRs to get more information on how you can align and grow your company. One thing is for sure. If you try and manage OKRs and performance management via […]
OKRs: Rolling Up
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs for short) are changing how companies define and communicate success. Why not have a read through our free beginners guide to OKRs to get more information on how you can align and grow your company. I often remember from my days of leading divisions in large business, being asked: “What […]