The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad

OKR's At Google and Amazon

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Sep 10, 2025

Discover how giants like Google and Amazon maintain innovation with OKRs—Objectives and Key Results. The discussion reveals the structure and practical applications that keep teams aligned and motivated. Learn the secrets behind launching cutting-edge products even within complex workflows. It's an insightful peek into the mechanisms that drive success in major organizations!

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INSIGHT

OKRs Preserve Agility At Scale

OKRs let large, complex companies keep alignment, transparency, and agility as they scale.
The framework originated at Intel and enabled rapid innovation at Google and other giants.

ADVICE

Set Quarterly Measurable OKRs

Define clear objectives and measurable key results each quarter to focus the team.
Make OKRs visible across teams to ensure alignment and transparency.

INSIGHT

Stretch Goals Spark Innovation

Stretch goals drive innovation by pushing teams beyond comfortable targets.
Success for stretch OKRs is often partial; Google treats ~70% completion as success.

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