Giant Talk: The World‘s First OKR Podcast

Join us to spend a fascinating hour digging into the often-misunderstood concept of “alignment” with Jonathon Hensley – CEO, board member of multiple silicon valley businesses and author of the book called, yes, you guessed it: “Alignment.” Jonathon has long been curious about why some businesses manage to align really well, and others don’t.  What is it the good ones are doing that the others are not?  This is exactly where we start, and then go on to look at the different types of alignment, some practical tips leaders can start doing right now and even the biological drivers we all have which make us want to connect and align. If anything, the key takeaway from our conversation is that alignment is far more than just writing your goals as OKRs.  Managing the change and cultivating the right culture is essential to build great alignment. You can find Jonathon's book in your chosen bookstore – just search for “Alignment Jonathon Hensley”   Enjoy!

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s longest running OKR podcast. Join us for a series of special episodes in conversation with long-standing organisational performance expert, Brett Knowles.   In this episode, we take a deeper dive into AI and the five major components of being able to use AI.     Enjoy the episode! 

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast.   In this episode, Roger chats to Sara Jacklin, an expert facilitator with a specialism in design sprints. Sara has worked with many clients using design sprints as a sophisticated problem-solving process. Sara chats to Roger about how best to use design sprints and using them in an agile way.    Enjoy the episode! 

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast. Join us for a series of special episodes in conversation with long-standing organisational performance expert, Brett Knowles.   In this third episode, we discuss the concept of AI and in particular Chatgpt , how can you integrate this into your OKR processes?    Enjoy the episode! 

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast. Join us for a series of special episodes in conversation with long-standing organisational performance expert, Brett Knowles.   Throughout these we will be looking at some of the emerging challenges facing organisations today as we all try to adapt to the new normal of rapidly accelerating change and ever-increasing volatility.   In this second episode, we discuss the matter - Should OKRs should be linked to reward & recognition? Does this help or hinder OKR success...?     Enjoy the episode! 

Brett Knowles, an organizational performance expert, dives into the pressing need for businesses to evolve their operating models in today's fast-paced world. He discusses how traditional bureaucratic structures are failing us and explains the benefits of adaptable strategies. The conversation covers the impact of remote work and AI on organizational dynamics, the power of OKRs in aligning teams, and the importance of autonomy and continuous goal-setting. With insights on fostering communication and agility, Brett provides a roadmap for thriving in the 'new normal'.

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Tom Rausch, Director of Consulting at Barrett values centre. Tom chats to Roger about his work at Barrett transforming businesses, and the changing trends they’ve seen when it comes to values and culture.      Enjoy the episode!   

Welcome back to Giant Talk. In this episode, Roger welcomes Ian Turner, Talent Director at Talk Talk, a telecommunications organisation providing pay television and Internet access services to businesses and consumers in the United Kingdom. Ian chats to Roger about the Talk Talk OKR journey and the benefits they have seen from using them.      Enjoy the episode! 

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast. In this episode host Roger Longden chats to Bernie Smith, a KPI guru! Roger and Bernie dig into the topic ‘OKR vs KPIs’, and dispel some common myths. How and when should you use OKRs & KPIs? Listen to this insightful conversation to find out.    Enjoy the episode!   

Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast. After being at the forefront of the OKR space for some time, Roger Longden, Founder and Chairman of TBG joins us to share his learnings and thoughts on OKR, and the change he has seen in the OKR world. He also gives an update about his new role as Chairman of TBG.     Enjoy the episode! Links The OKR Coach Handbook by Roger Longden.