S10: E4 The Advantages of OKRs in scaling businesses
Feb 26, 2024
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Learn how ECO Surv utilized OKRs to prioritize, align teams, and scale rapidly. Hear Nate and Bex discuss the impact of OKRs over the past year, their effective strategies, and how they adapted on this transformative journey.
OKRs improved prioritization and alignment at EcoServe during rapid scaling.
Continuous review and adaptation of OKRs helped EcoServe adjust to changing business needs effectively.
Deep dives
EcoServe Transition to OKRs
EcoServe, a compliance and workflow management company in the renewable energy sector, transitioned to OKRs after realizing the need for better prioritization and alignment of vision and mission. As a tech company, the OKR framework helped them prioritize, plan, and focus on long-term goals more effectively, especially in a rapidly changing industry.
Challenges and Adaptations in OKR Implementation
Over the past 12 months, EcoServe faced challenges in adapting their 12-month goals due to external and internal factors, such as regulatory changes and new software platform implementations. They emphasized the importance of continuous review and adaptation, showcasing their agile approach in adjusting goals and strategies to meet evolving business needs.
Cultural Shift and Communication Improvements
While OKRs may not have directly caused a cultural shift at EcoServe, they contributed to improved communication and structured approaches within the organization. Regular quarterly town hall meetings and consistent check-ins facilitated transparency and alignment across teams, fostering better understanding of the 'why' behind changes and enhancing overall communication practices.
In this episode, we reconnect with ECO Surv, a valued client from just over a year ago. ECO Surv offer compliance and workflow management solutions in the energy efficiency, retro fit and renewables sector. Dive into the conversation with Nate, Co-Founder and CEO, and Bex, People and Culture Manager, as they share their journey with OKRs.
Discover how, amid their rapid scaling, ECO Surv found OKRs to be a game-changer for prioritisation and aligning their team with a shared vision. Nate and Bex reflect on the transformative impact of using OKRs over the past 12 months – unveiling what strategies have proven effective and how they've adapted on this exciting journey.
Enjoy the insightful discussion!
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