In the US alone, around 55 million meetings are held each week1. Today, due to the rise in the remote working culture, numbers have increased by about 10%2, leading to three more weekly meetings per employee. These stats look startling, don’t they? We know time is a non-renewable, valuable resource, and still, we continue to waste so much of our precious time daily. In the first place, we have nothing against meetings, but having too many of them kills productivity. Meetings or zoom meetings alone can’t propel business resilience and results. It’s high time we rethink our meeting strategy. How ..read more

“Continual improvement is an unending journey.” -Llyod Dobyns This seems true, but we all dread a performance review. The end of the year is near, and it’s time you must be stressing about year-end reviews. Do you know these end-of-year reviews could trigger great conversations, engaging team members to give their best shot? Well, the key to a successful review is preparation. This blog outlines practical tips and strategies to turn those scary year-end reviews into positive, constructive experiences. How to Prepare for the Year-end Review Be Clear on Expectations An effective year-end review ..read more

“Leadership is an action, not a position” – Donal McGannon Today’s leaders face challenges such as employee retention, hiring the right talent, team conflict management, low employee productivity, etc. But they cannot resolve any of these challenges without transformation from a “boss” to a “great boss.” When employees are asked to describe the best and the worst bosses they have ever worked for, they focus on qualities fully under their control, like insight, honesty, and passion. Besides, great bosses are progressive, accountable, and inspiring. They are concerned not only about their compan ..read more

Here, we are with a series of infographics on the different phases of the OKR cycle and the related activities. The last part discussed OKR 1-on-1s, the second step of OKR execution. This part of the series highlights how to conduct team OKR meetings, the third activity in the execution phase of the OKR cycle. To begin, let us understand what an OKR cycle is. An OKR cycle is a 3-phased cycle, where each phase consists of a few significant steps that make the phase and the entire cycle successful. When the cycle is repeated, organizations constantly improve and produce the OKR outcomes of Focus ..read more

Here, we are with a series of infographics on the different phases of the OKR cycle and the related activities. The last part discussed weekly tracking OKRs, the first step of OKR execution. This part of the series highlights how to conduct 1-on-1 OKR sessions, the second activity in the execution phase of the OKR cycle. To begin, let us understand what an OKR cycle is. An OKR cycle is a 3-phased cycle, where each phase consists of a few significant steps that make the phase and the entire cycle successful. When the cycle is repeated, organizations constantly improve and produce the OKR outcom ..read more

Here, we are back, continuing with the series on OKR Superpowers. Now that your organization has a steady and robust battle rhythm of marching, looking at the fourth instalment focusing on agility is interesting. Agility has become the much-hyped term, with online searches of “agile transformation” hitting millions. Every business is looking for a recipe to become agile. But why? Let us take an example to understand this better. As an organization, you wish to gain top speed and perform fast, but it isn’t just the speed that matters when you drive. Instead, it is your skills to overcome the ob ..read more

To overcome “productivity paranoia” and trust your employees while working remotely, you must adopt and implement objectives and key results. With OKRs, you can clearly understand where your company is moving, what measures success, and how to get everyone aligned to successfully execute your business strategy and vision. So, if you are not ready with your OKR annual planning guide for 2023, it is high time to begin strategic planning and lay down annual OKRs for the next year. Achieve your overall objectives and timely track outcomes, not just the output. Download this eBook to learn: Hybrid ..read more

In the words of Estee Lauder, “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” You must decide if you are a dreamer or a doer. Dreaming to achieve something isn’t enough. You must make efforts and be focused on fulfilling your dreams. For instance, setting OKRs or goals is the same as dreaming of success, where goals are the desired outcomes. Dreams set goals, while doers even accomplish hard and complex goals and objectives. They apply their energy towards attaining success. In this blog, we discuss a few ways you can leverage your capacity and energy to achieve your OKRs and thus gain extra ..read more

Change is the only constant; when it must come, it will eventually come. A mammoth transition happened when the coronavirus pandemic hit the globe, resulting in digital workplaces – the future of work. But remote working comes with its own set of challenges. Collaborating with remote teams, boosting engagement, honing employee productivity, and motivating them toward strategy execution are a few of these challenges. Even employees find loneliness and communication as obstacles to remote working. The OKR framework is a one-stop solution, enabling leaders and their organizations to adapt to the ..read more