Once teams and companies start to understand the potential of the Objectives and Key Results framework, the first question they... Continue reading
OKR – Objectives & Key Results
Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is a popular method for setting and sharing goals, objectives and measurable results.
I am proud to present one of the high-performers in the Weekdone community. Meet Kaspar von Grünberg – CEO of... Continue reading
Are you looking for a goal-setting framework that would align your company, department or team? Objectives and Key Results goal-setting... Continue reading
In order to give the people the best chance to succeed, we created the OKR templates and examples website. We combined Excel, Word and Software templates with OKR examples. Continue reading
Free eBook about OKRs focusing on practical examples and "how-to." The ultimate guide to help you get started with Objectives and Key Results goal setting. Continue reading
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a great goal setting methodology. It is highly effective when implemented well in your company. Here are three ways you can jumpstart the OKR adoption process and get all of your employees on board. Continue reading
For goal setting to be effective, you need a system like Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) It has two benefits. First of all, it builds are habit of reporting into your team. Secondly, it helps you get fresh info on how your employees are progressing towards their long term goals every week. Continue reading
John Doerr is rightfully considered one of the most influential preachers of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) methodology. His ideas along with practical examples are now published in his book: “Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs”. Continue reading
This is not the beginning of a cheap “Lord of the Rings” fanfiction. Nor is it the start of a screenplay for the next season of Game of Thrones. It is the situation you face every time you deal with goal setting. The dragon is the problem you need to solve and the treasure is the outcome you need to reach. Continue reading
When adopting a new methodology like OKRs, teams can easily lose interest overtime or down right refuse to even give it a try. So what can be done to solve this problem? While their are many different things you can try, at Weekdone we have seen one tactic work particularly well with our customers: the OKR Champion. Continue reading
5 Reasons OKRs Help You Find Peace of Mind
Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is an easy to use methodology for setting goals. Many companies use it in the start up sector as it is flexible and easily scalable. Companies like Google, Twitter, and Spotify are just a few of the... Continue reading
Guide to Implementing Lean OKRs.
During my journey in using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), I have probably tried every version of it on both myself and in my team. About half a year ago, I began working on ways to improve the information flow in... Continue reading
Guide for converting from KPIs to Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) exist in most companies. You may have used them for years in your own team. However, often, when the team and company are growing, KPI based tracking stops being satisfactory. KPIs help you track work but... Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons Your Business Goals Lack Focus
When I become a manager for the first time, I was very ambitious. I had big goals and huge visions of the work me and my team would get done, but for some reason my team still lacked focus and... Continue reading
Achieving goals while having fun (for gamers)
If you are an occasional gamer (like me) you might have inadvertently used and enjoyed the benefits of OKRs without even realizing it. All games use Objectives, or Goals, to answer the question: "What is the object of the game?". This guides... Continue reading
Setting OKRs Like a Pro – Felipe Castro, OKR Coach
As 2018 is starting and many teams kick off the year with setting new goals, many choose OKRs – Objectives and Key Results – as the foundation. At Weekdone, we've worked with thousands of companies as their OKR software provider,... Continue reading
How to Motivate People to Use Objectives and Key Results – OKRs
I just finished making over 30 in depth interviews with managers all over the world. The number one concern that they had about using OKRs is how to make their employees engaged about their OKRs. A great goal-setting framework is... Continue reading
How to Get Your Team Motivated and Engaged About Goals
Imagine it’s the beginning of a new quarter. As you begin to pour your first coffee, your manager walks out of the monthly managers’ meeting smiling ear to ear. “Hey, do you have some time to discuss next quarter’s goals?”... Continue reading
Why You Shouldn't Use Spreadsheets to Set and Track Your Team Goals
Recently, I conducted over 30 in depth interviews with our clients and the number one insight was that about 80% of companies were using spreadsheets before they gave up and switched to an automated tool to manage their goals. So,... Continue reading
Why Spreadsheets Don't Work for Setting and Tracking OKRs
Recently, I conducted over 30 in depth interviews with our OKR clients and the number one pattern that emerged was that about 75% of companies were using spreadsheets before they gave up and switched to an automated tool for their... Continue reading
