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QC #22: The OKR legend - Why they are ineffective

Feb 1, 2023
24:24

In this week’s Quick Coffee we are talking about OKRs, the legendary goal setting and measurement framework. How have we seen them being implemented in different startup contexts? Why have we come to believe they are incredibly ineffective for most startups? And what would we recommend to founders and teams today? Grab a coffee and listen in!


Our episode overview

(00:00:00) Opening and how things are going!

(00:02:45) Why is this topic relevant? Why are we talking about OKRs?

(00:05:00) Our reflections on how OKRs were implemented at Mapify

(00:07:05) Introduction: What is the OKR framework?

(00:12:50) The fundamental issues with the OKR framework in startups

(00:16:40) How can measurement instead be effecitve in startups?

(00:21:40) Wrapup and outlook to next week!


Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc.


Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/

https://twitter.com/patrickhaede


Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/

https://twitter.com/fhaasj

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