Business Blog - OKRs and Goal Setting

In this article, we’ll define the SMART goal setting approach, explain how to use SMART goals, and provide practical examples. Interwoven in the examples will be the best practices in implementing the protocol.

CEOs realize that failure to align their organizations, and the lack of employee engagement, are two of the most significant challenges to executing their strategies. So, what is the best goal setting approach?

It’s a New Year, 2019. Is this your break-out year? Are you looking to challenge and propel the organization to new heights? If so, then read on. In this article, we’ll provide strategic OKR examples that when implemented can serve as a launching pad for growth in 2019.

As the Chief Strategy Officer, you’re responsible for formalizing the company’s strategic planning processes and establishing greater transparency and accountability throughout the organization

In this article, we’ll contrast SMART goal setting and OKRs. We’ll define both protocols for you, and then explore the similarities of the frameworks, and how they differ. It should be noted SMART goals are an integral part of the evolution of OKRs.

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) work exceedingly well in high tech companies where agility and teamwork are crucial. They also perform very well in other sectors. Read on for Examples of OKRs for a Banking or Finance company.

Corporate OKR Objectives start with leadership. In this article, we will provide examples of a CEO’s OKRs, and discuss key tactics, helpful tips, and detail best practices of doing so. Setting your initial organizational level-objectives can be daunting, but their importance cannot be overstated.

OKRs are the modern, goal-setting methodology for high-performing companies such as Google, LinkedIn, and Intel. In this article, we’ll detail the OKR Key Tactics they use in setting and monitoring effective Objectives and Key Results.

OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) is a simple process – it’s about setting goals. Implementation, however, can be somewhat complex when companies are just beginning to use the protocol.

OKR Myth #15: Once an OKR is set you must see it through to completion

In this article, we will provide examples of OKRs for an IT company implementation and detail certain best practices for you.

OKR Myth #14: Setting OKRs are Difficult Where do I go for Inspiration

OKR Myth #13: Setting OKRs are Difficult Where do I go for Inspiration

OKR Myth #12: Setting OKRs are simple, just create a list of required activities

OKR Myth #11: OKRs are meant to drive execution throughout the organization; however; they are not required of senior management

OKR Myth #10: Weekly Check-Ins tend to consume and waste management’s time

OKR Myth #9: OKRs are a top-down management philosophy

OKR Myth #8: Committed OKRs and Aspirational OKRs are graded on the same curve.

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are becoming the go-to goal-setting system for many modern companies. In this article, we’ll provide an overview of the components of OKRs and review best-practices.

OKR Myth #7: If you are doing OKRs, you don’t need to do CFRs