How does a company of 15,000 people keep strategy, goals, and execution moving in the same rhythm? In this episode, Amber Morey-Wu, Principal Program Manager at Atlassian, takes us behind the curtain. We talk about Atlassian’s “Business Rhythms” team and their rolling four approach to planning. Every quarter, they review results, reset priorities, and look forward four quarters, keeping strategy alive and flexible, not a once-a-year tick box. Amber shares how Atlassian thinks about OKR, from company-level L1 objectives down to team goals. She explains why not everything needs to ladder up, why focus matters more than coverage, and why OKR should always be about change-the-business impact, not just run-the-business metrics. You’ll also hear about the rituals that keep executives engaged, the role of context in driving buy-in, and why OKR should inspire ambition rather than add complexity. Timestamp:00:00 Introduction to Strategy Candy Podcast01:06 Meet Amber Wu from Atlassian01:46 Amber's Journey to Atlassian02:44 Understanding Business Rhythms at Atlassian04:36 Atlassian's Team Collaboration Tools07:02 The Role of OKRs at Atlassian15:20 Implementing and Evolving OKRs19:49 Executive Involvement in OKRs24:39 OKRs in Product Teams26:35 Outcomes Over Outputs27:03 Fostering a Culture of Impact at Atlassian28:04 Personal Secret Sauce and Current Challenges28:30 The Power of Context and Human Connection29:00 Leveraging Loom for Better Communication31:25 The Importance of OKRs and Short Feedback Cycles36:54 Personal Goals vs. OKRs41:27 Books and Podcasts for Personal Growth46:07 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Resource LinksJacinda Ardern: Leading With Heart (autobiography) — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735589/jacinda-ardern-by-madeline-hyland/(Amber is listening to the audio version narrated by Ardern herself)Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway — https://www.vox.com/podcasts/pivotReclaiming with Monica Lewinsky Podcast — https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-monica-lewinsky-70188Good Hang with Amy Poehler — https://www.earwolf.com/show/amys-good-hang/OKR Quickstart Guide & Resources HEREFollow Tim on LinkedIn: LinkedIn and InstagramFollow Amber Morey-Wu on Linkedin

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