The OKR Podcast WorkBoard on WorkBoard: Our Operating Rhythm for Strategy Execution
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Aug 11, 2025 Discover how a leading company's operating rhythm boosts strategy execution through structured processes. Explore the critical role of leadership collaboration in aligning long-term goals and tackling challenges. The discussion highlights the integration of AI for faster communication and enhanced transparency. By harnessing diverse perspectives, the organization ensures effective decision-making and focus on essential priorities. Tune in to learn how these strategies foster growth and team alignment.
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Directional Long-Range Strategy
- WorkBoard refreshes long-range strategy yearly and thinks directionally three-to-five years out.
- They extract three or four growth drivers that shape annual objectives and investor messaging.
Keep Objectives Stable, Update KRs
- Set durable annual objectives but update key results each quarter to reflect new learnings.
- Use KRs to de-risk growth drivers and target near-term execution adjustments.
Quarterly Leadership Deep Think
- The leadership team runs a three-day 'deep think' with devices down to diagnose barriers and opportunities.
- Day three focuses on prioritizing a few critical KRs, immediate leadership actions, and cross-functional cadences.