I know the first meeting with an Objectives and Key Results coach can be intimidating. Last week, I started building a virtual consult experience through my website and other technologies, because I know a lot of people want to learn more about working with an Objectives and Key Results coach or working with new ways of strategic planning and not everybody wants to schedule a meeting right away.

Ultimately, this expereince will allow you to do a self-guided virtual consultation. I recorded a video to support that and then thought, well, this is actually great information for a podcast episode, too. Here, you’ll find answers to the three questions I’m asked in almost every consult I do with a prospect, and get a huge head start on your confidence when seeking support from an OKR coach or other OKR professional.

So, give it a listen!

I can't wait to hear your questions, and if you'd like a personalized virtual consult, visit findrc.co/virtcon, and that'll take you to my coaching portal where you can complete an intake form that kicks off your personalized virtual consult.

As you're listening, jot down your thoughts about what questions you think I should answer in a virtual consult, and then send them my way. I'd love to address them either in my Frequently Asked Questions or in future versions of this virtual consult.

I hope you enjoy the episode, and again, I can't wait to hear your questions. This episode is packed with practical advice and answers to common questions about OKR coaching and implementation.

Episode Highlights

What are OKRs?: Understanding the basics of Objectives and Key Results.
Virtual Consultation Simulation: Sara simulates a consultation, explaining her methods and answering common questions.
- Top-Level OKRs: Starting with senior leaders to establish best practices.
- Senior Leadership Onboarding: Ensuring leaders can model OKR behaviors.
- Organization-Wide Communication: Sharing OKRs with the entire organization.
- Localization/Scale Phase: Adapting OKRs to different organizational levels.
Common Questions:
- Implementation: How to start or reboot OKRs.
- Localization: How to cascade OKRs through the organization.
- Integration with Personal Goals: Aligning OKRs with individual performance management and incentive systems.

Notable Quotes

“OKRs are a goal-setting framework used to increase focus, clarity, and alignment within organizations.”
“We start with those top-level OKRs with the senior-most leader so that we can establish what the best practice is going to look like for the rest of the organization.”
“The localization approach that I use with clients is a little bit different. We establish those awesome best practice top-line goals at the top of the organization, and then we do a first level localization to the functional orgs that report into the top-level.”

Links and Resources

Download: No-BS OKRs In A Box one sheet
Virtual Consult: Start your personalized virtual consult
Free Resources: Access all free resources

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