Giant Talk: The World‘s First OKR Podcast
S5: E16 In conversation with Measure What Matters Lisa Shufro
Feb 24, 2021
Lisa Shufro, Chief Storyteller with Measure What Matters, discusses the role of storytelling in OKRs and the integration of OKRs with Andy Grove's approach. They also talk about aligning Key Results with desired outcomes, the importance of confidence and effective KRs, and how to overcome challenges and build a supportive OKR community.
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Quick takeaways
- OKRs should be used as a tool for learning, collaboration, and driving breakthrough thinking, and not as proof for bonuses or traditional performance management processes.
- When setting OKRs, it is essential to keep them simple and outcome-focused, ensuring that the key results work together and balance quantity with quality.
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The Importance of OKRs in the Organization
OKRs are a vital part of the organization's growth and change process. They are used by the team to track progress, make meetings more productive, and ensure alignment. Implementing OKRs involves iterative improvement and learning from failures. The discipline of setting ambitious and outcome-oriented goals helps teams achieve higher levels of performance. It is important to understand that OKRs should not be confused with traditional performance management processes or be used as proof for bonuses. Instead, OKRs should be used as a tool for learning, collaboration, and driving breakthrough thinking.
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