In this episode, we’re joined by Sten, founder of Tability, an OKR platform designed to make accountability seamless and help teams achieve their goals faster. We chat about how accountability fits into the OKR framework and why this is so crucial. Sten explains that while teams often excel at setting goals during workshops, they frequently “drop the ball” when it comes to staying on track. Tability bridges this gap by making goals part of your weekly routine instead of something that gets revisited only at the end of the quarter. Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation: Why spreadsheets fail for OKRs: Goals on spreadsheets can easily lead to drift. Without regular check-ins, teams lose momentum. Building habits for weekly accountability: Sten emphasises the importance of reviewing progress to ensure you're moving in the right direction Speeding up execution: Delayed feedback can waste time and resources. By integrating OKRs into a team's rhythm, Tability empowers faster decision-making and execution. Enabling self-management: The ultimate goal of OKRs is to help teams self-manage effectively. This approach contrasts with traditional command-and-control models and unlocks bottom-up energy. Adapting to leadership changes: Sten shares how Tability often supports teams undergoing leadership shifts by providing clarity and empowering individuals The importance of setting clear expectations: Goals aren’t a silver bullet—they require clarity, alignment, and regular follow-up to be effective. If your team has ever struggled to stay accountable to your goals or wants to achieve faster execution with fewer bottlenecks, this episode is sure to arm you with lots of insights.   Enjoy the episode!    

Welcome back to another episode of Giant Talk. In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Elliot, a seasoned CEO with a career spanning commercial sales & marketing, strategy consulting, and leadership. Jonathan shares his expertise on implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in large, complex organisations and the unique challenges that come with it. We discuss: The role of OKRs: How OKRs help organisations scale, transform, and navigate crises Building alignment: Creating a vision, clarifying roles, and ensuring teams stay aligned without disruption. Future-focused thinking: Why OKRs should be tied to forward-looking metrics, not past performance. Strategic Execution: Why success isn’t just about hitting “green” metrics but executing the strategy effectively. Jonathan also highlights the universal value of OKRs for organisations of all sizes and the top benefits of implementing this framework effectively. If you're ready to align your teams and drive meaningful outcomes, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.   Enjoy the episode!  

In this episode, we explore the power of communication with James Milsom, Head of Marketing at Hunter.AI. With extensive experience across tech start-ups and large SMBs, James shares his perspective on why communication serves as the bedrock of both success and failure within organisations. From enhancing collaboration to avoiding costly missteps, James highlights actionable strategies for leaders and teams to drive meaningful change.   Enjoy the episode!   Connect with James on LinkedIn

In this podcast episode we sit down with James Church, COO and Co-Founder of investment readiness agency Robot Mascot. We dive into (from a founders perspective) the good, the bad and the ugly of becoming investable. What are the top 3 things that make a Founder (and their business) investable? How important is it to investors to be confident that Founders are evolving their approach to defining and delivering results, as their business grows in size and scale? Listen to this exciting episode to find out more.   Links Connect with James on LinkedIn Find out more about Robot Mascot 

In this engaging discussion, James Pels, founder of Proven EA and expert in business transformation, shares insights on optimizing team efforts and reducing wasted time. He humorously identifies as a 'chief elephant spotter,' advocating for tackling unresolved workplace issues. The conversation delves into the importance of aligning team objectives with organizational goals, addressing miscommunication, and fostering a culture of collaboration. James emphasizes evaluating team initiatives to ensure they drive value and support overall success.

Welcome back to Giant Talk!   In this episode Roger has an interesting conversation with Luke Fisher, CEO of Mo. Luke shares his journey from a fintech company undergoing cultural transformation to founding Mo, a platform designed to help managers and leaders sustainably invest in organisational culture. We dive into the significance of high-performing teams, the critical role of bottom-up change, and how small, marginal changes can drive transformational impact.  Whether you're looking to build a high-performance culture or engage your employees more effectively, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice.    Link to Mo - https://mo.work/ Connect with Luke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lsfisher/

Nick Corrigan, a Flight Lieutenant in the British Royal Air Force, discusses how the RAF learns and grows, despite hierarchy, through reflection and analysis. Topics include building high-performance cultures, ongoing training, team performance, psychological safety, and fostering effective communication in a hierarchical organization.

Learn how ECO Surv utilized OKRs to prioritize, align teams, and scale rapidly. Hear Nate and Bex discuss the impact of OKRs over the past year, their effective strategies, and how they adapted on this transformative journey.

Joanna, Head of Academy and Expert Consultant at There Be Giants, discusses the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. She explains how it fosters open communication, innovation, and team effectiveness. The impact of low psychological safety is explored through examples such as the Volkswagen scandal and NASA's shuttle disaster. The relationship between psychological safety and emotional intelligence is also discussed, along with tips for leaders to create a psychologically safe workplace.

Exploring the battle between waterfall and agile methodologies in project management, discussing the need for a hybrid approach. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez's insights on combining OKRs with project management for success. The challenges of managing modern projects and the importance of collaboration between different methodologies. Antonio's research on hybrid project management and ways to contribute to the study.