Product Thinking Episode 156: OKRs for Focus and Alignment with Jeff Gothelf of Gothelf.co & Josh Seiden of Seiden Consulting
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Jan 31, 2024 Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden discuss their new book on OKRs and how they can improve focus and alignment in organizations. They share insights on common mistakes in implementing Lean UX and the benefits of using OKRs. Topics covered include organizational agility, management style, incentive structures, team motivations, and scaling OKRs to executives and teams.
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Product Kata for Non-user Products
- Define a desired outcome and analyze the current state of your product or framework.
- Break down the problem, set smaller goals, execute experiments, and iterate based on feedback.
Shifting Focus to Coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration is crucial for effective digital product development.
- Coordinating multiple teams within an organization is the next challenge.
Persistent Challenges in Agile Adoption
- Despite increased awareness of agile principles, many organizations still face similar challenges.
- Jeff Gothelf recounts a conversation highlighting how the core problems remain the same.