The OKR Podcast Performance vs. Performative Culture
Feb 21, 2024
Join Joel Neeb, VP of Execution and Transformation at VMWare, as he shares insights on cultivating a genuine performance culture. He delves into the critical alignment between CEOs and CHROs and the pivotal role of middle managers in strategic success. Explore how generative AI can refine outcome measurements and the urgent need for companies to adapt since 2020. Joel discusses overcoming operational inefficiencies and enhancing cross-functional collaboration to foster authenticity and accountability in performance, moving beyond mere compliance.
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Operational Debt From Past Growth
- Inefficiency grew as companies prioritized speed and growth over structure during low-cost capital eras.
- The market now demands collaboration and cohesion, forcing companies to fix accumulated operational debt.
Build Alignment Muscles Now
- Leaders must build intentional alignment muscles to succeed in a hybrid, fast-changing environment.
- Avoid silos; foster transparency and cross-team collaboration to thrive.
Operations: New Bottleneck and Opportunity
- Operations and efficiency have become the critical bottleneck for success as money tightens.
- Generative AI and aligned operations position companies to seize massive new market opportunities.
