Product Thinking
Episode 156: OKRs for Focus and Alignment with Jeff Gothelf of Gothelf.co & Josh Seiden of Seiden Consulting
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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Quick takeaways
- OKRs improve business focus and alignment, impacting management style, incentive structures, and team motivation.
- Clear and measurable goals that deliver value to customers, rather than outputs, are crucial for successful OKR implementation.
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OKRs and Agile: A Practical Approach
This podcast episode explores the importance of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and their relationship to Agile methodologies. The hosts, Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden, share their expertise in helping organizations become more agile and foster collaboration between teams. They emphasize the need for clear objectives and measurable outcomes in order to drive success. The episode highlights the Product Kata, a framework that promotes continuous improvement through goal-setting and iteration. The hosts also discuss the challenges of implementing OKRs effectively and provide insights for individuals and teams working in diverse industries, including healthcare and product management.
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