Be the change! We're excited to announce our newest course offering: the Certified OKR Champion course. This one-day training program is designed to equip leaders with the skills they need to drive the successful adoption of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) within their organization. While our two-day OKR Coach course covers all aspects of coaching and implementing successful OKR programs, the Certified OKR Champion course focuses specifically on building a business case for adopting OKRs and driving strategic alignment through SWOT analysis, TOWS analysis, and other strategic planning techni ..read more

An adaptive enterprise relies on four fundamental capabilities to operate at peak efficiency. Strategic planning sets the long-term vision; planning and budgeting keep it running; delivery excellence ensures day-to-day progress; and data-driven learning adds insight to modify the course in real time. Together, this quartet of functions provides the oomph needed to drive an organization to success in dynamic and ever-changing times. The magical combination can keep an organization sustaining performance fueled by innovation and adaptation. "According to studies, more than half of Americans rely ..read more

Have you ever heard the terms "Blue Ocean Strategy" and "Red Ocean Strategy" and wondered what they mean? In the world of business strategy, these terms are used to describe two different approaches to competing in a market. In this article, we'll dive into the history, overview, common uses, and implementation of Blue and Red Ocean Strategies, and how Scaled OKRs can help facilitate strategy creation sessions. History of the Blue Ocean Strategy The Blue Ocean Strategy was first introduced in the book "Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrele ..read more

In the prior posts, we discussed the four organizational capabilities: Strategic Planning Planning & Budgeting Delivery Excellence Data-Driven Learning We also discussed the three critical links between the four organizational capabilities being: Link 1: Strategy informs planning Link 2: Planning and budgeting support stable delivery Link 3: Delivery enables data-driven learning Build in Resiliency and Adaptability through Quarterly Performance Reviews The four business capabilities stand together. A verticle slice of value delivered via business outcomes passing through the four busi ..read more

Andy Grove is widely recognized as the grandfather of OKRs for his pioneering work on the OKR framework at Intel. His two-minute video on OKRs remains a classic piece of management wisdom that has inspired countless organizations since then. In this video captured in 1978, Andy Grove explains the OKR framework in the simplest way that he can. However, even though he keeps the explanation simple, each of the specific details he provides are both critical and fundamental to the success of an OKR implementation. If you take time to listen carefully to this 2-minute video, you would avoid many of ..read more

The organizational capabilities implemented throughout the strategic planning, planning, budgeting, and delivery excellence generates data-driven insights that fuel actionable learning and improved performance. Every quarter is an opportunity for teams to course-correct to ensure they drive towards meaningful progress that resonates with their mission statement. This quarterly cadence allows teams to develop their resilience and adaptability to anticipate issues before they arise and respond promptly when any disruption occurs. Four Organizational Capabilities Let's dive deeper into all organi ..read more

Jim had been working tirelessly on his business for months, but it seemed that no matter what he did, progress was constantly being held back. He had implemented OKRs, Agile practices, and all sorts of tools to help him stay organized and on track. But still, he felt as though he were stuck in the same spot. Jim was plagued with late projects and a need for more responsiveness that had been getting in his way. Desperate for a solution, Jim decided to take matters into his own hands. He began working extra hours, using every spare minute to organize his team and automate processes whenever poss ..read more

To achieve your vision, you must set goals to help you get there. But often, people set goals that don't support them in reaching their vision. So how can you ensure your objectives help you achieve your vision? Once you've set those goals, how can you trust your operational systems to execute those goals? One way is to use OKRs. OKRs are a system of goal setting that helps ensure all your goals are aligned with your vision and help you reach it. They are different from other types of goal-setting methods, such as KPIs or MBOs, in a few ways: They focus on the outcome, or what you want to ac ..read more

This is our first article in a new series we are starting called OKRs in Action. We want to share stories about our experiences while helping companies adopt the OKR framework. Since this is the first article in the series, we thought we would share one of the first things we observe when supporting organizations with OKRs. It's a magical moment when working with our clients and someone makes the observation that the substance and quality of their conversations are changing and changing considerably. This article is going to describe 5 new conversations that emerge once an organization is doi ..read more

When it comes to setting goals and measuring performance, two popular frameworks often come to mind: OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). While they share some similarities, it's essential to understand the differences between OKR vs KPI and how they can complement each other in driving organizational success. What are OKRs? Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) is a strategy and alignment framework that helps organizations define their objectives and measure progress towards achieving them. OKRs consist of two components: Objectives: A qualitative, inspiring ..read more