Listen "OKRs for projects: align teams and results"
Episode Synopsis
Summary:
- The episode explains OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a tool to align teams and outcomes in projects, emphasizing clarity and measurable progress over simply tracking tasks.
- OKRs act as both a compass (objective) and a dashboard (key results). A good OKR set uses 3–4 well-chosen key results that are specific, measurable, and verifiable.
- Core steps:
1) Define a concrete, inspiring objective for the next 12 weeks.
2) Design 3–5 key results that prove progress toward that objective.
3) Assign owners and cadence, with short weekly check-ins to discuss progress and blockers.
4) Align with the team and stakeholders using a visible board and regular explanations of how each KR drives the objective.
5) Measure, learn, and adjust with weekly reviews and a formal quarterly review; adapt plans or goals as needed.
- The text provides practical examples, tips for maintaining focus, and exercises to apply in meetings, along with a call to share examples and feedback.
- It emphasizes that when tasks are linked to a shared objective, motivation increases and unnecessary meetings decrease, supporting continuous improvement.
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- The episode explains OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a tool to align teams and outcomes in projects, emphasizing clarity and measurable progress over simply tracking tasks.
- OKRs act as both a compass (objective) and a dashboard (key results). A good OKR set uses 3–4 well-chosen key results that are specific, measurable, and verifiable.
- Core steps:
1) Define a concrete, inspiring objective for the next 12 weeks.
2) Design 3–5 key results that prove progress toward that objective.
3) Assign owners and cadence, with short weekly check-ins to discuss progress and blockers.
4) Align with the team and stakeholders using a visible board and regular explanations of how each KR drives the objective.
5) Measure, learn, and adjust with weekly reviews and a formal quarterly review; adapt plans or goals as needed.
- The text provides practical examples, tips for maintaining focus, and exercises to apply in meetings, along with a call to share examples and feedback.
- It emphasizes that when tasks are linked to a shared objective, motivation increases and unnecessary meetings decrease, supporting continuous improvement.
Remeber you can contact me at
[email protected]
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