The ability to focus organizational capacity on it's highest priorities is a critical skill that sets great organizations apart from others. Objectives and Key Results is a framework for creating that focus and it's used by organizations like Netflix, Amazon, The Gates Foundation, and many more.
In this video, you'll see OKR expert Steven Voyles facilitate a workshop to help Memphis Agile Meetup attendees understand what OKRs are and write real examples to take back to their organizations.
The need for a systematic way to keep your company aligned and focused on strategy has never been greater. Learn how to create alignment in your organization with the technique used by organizations like Google, Netflix, and even non-profits like Code for America and The Gates Foundation. In this webinar, OKR expert Steven Voyles talks about how you can leverage the magic of OKR in your organization.
As a senior leader or executive, it's crucial that you are aware of this phenomenon and actively work to mitigate its impact. Realize that every word you speak to the people reporting to you carries enormous weight beyond what you might intend. This awareness is especially true for leaders new to their roles. Here are a few tactics you can use to create an environment where employees feel comfortable challenging your decisions.
As more organizations realize the need to be adaptive in the marketplace, "Agility" as an organizational concept has increased in popularity. Organizations in every industry in every corner of the globe are searching for ways to make themselves more "Agile." While this is excellent news for those of us that want to see these practices adopted for the benefit of everyone in all organizations, the increased popularity doesn't come without drawbacks. This increased focus on organizational agility has created a paradigm in which many leaders see "agile transformation" as necessary to keep their jobs even if they don't fully understand what organizational agility looks like or the sacrifices required to move in that direction.
If you are considering leading an effort to increase agility in your organization, here are some questions that are vital to ask before heading out. The answers your senior leadership team gives you to these questions can help you understand if you have the support to make agile practices stick in your organization.
