#okrs — Public Fediverse posts
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It's always wild to me how rare it is for organizations to define the terms they use in strategy and goal setting. If you ask 100 people what strategy means, you're going to get 100 different answers.
Having a documented, shared strategy and goal language reduces confusion and increases alignment.
Read the full article: WTF are OKRs?
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A strong OKR practice connects vision to daily decisions and labor.
That’s how strategy becomes real for people -- when it helps them make decisions about how to invest their time + energy AND helps them decide what *not* to do.
Read the full article: WTF are OKRs?
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OKRs bring consistency to how progress is defined and evaluated, and consistency builds trust.
Read more in my freshly updated WTF are OKRs post (with video!) 👉 https://lttr.ai/AqfiT
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In a lot of organizations, OKRs are about numbers and charts and graphs on a dashboard, and often they’re implemented because senior leadership wants more visibility into the organization’s progress.
But OKRs can be *so much more*
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Have you ever heard of the 70/20/10 model?
Your 70%? Run-the-business work: known knowns, mandatories, milestones, delivery commitments. Completion is success. That belongs in delivery planning, not your OKRs.
Your 20% and 10%? That's where OKRs live. Work where mere completion isn't success.
One question makes the call: Is completion success?
If yes? That's delivery work, and it needs a plan.
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It's been a minute, so -- hi! I'm Sara Lobkovich. I help organizations stop struggling with OKR implementations and strategy operations that aren't working, and start doing less to achieve more. Stick around for updates and resources for ambitious, visionary CEOs, strategic force multipliers, and people who want to operate more strategically in their careers. For more information, I'll link my website and book in the comments, below!
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I've been writing like mad, so if I can just dial down my perfectionism enough to hit "publish," you'll see excerpts here on LinkedIn, with some new work on my blog. From my new "what actually gets an OKR?" model to my POV on what genAI can and can't do in the OKR space, to an actual peek inside an OKR onboarding engagement flow (that might surprise you).
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So I'm finally building a few (secure, bespoke) AI-assisted workflows into my client work after hearing from a shocking percentage of employees at client orgs that they're using personal GPT accounts to support their OKR efforts because they don't have corp access. EEP.
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It's been a wild Q1 ... incredible client work, a few highlights on the book front, and an unplanned website migration (which took me down the Claude Code rabbithole after 25 years away from coding -- my oh my how times have changed).
✨ I've always said that if I don't train agents on my IP someone else will ... and they are.
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Teams that do OKRs well don’t try to measure everything; they prioritize goals that genuinely move the needle in terms of progress, and toward important outcomes.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjWQh
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"If your organization had a human body, KPIs would be like its vital signs—the metrics you monitor to make sure everything's functioning properly."
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjqIv
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You can't do #userResearch to "validate your assumptions."
Research reveals just how wrong you are. It *absolutely* does not indicate how right you were.
You need #OKRs or some other framework for that.
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In a healthy OKR implementation, senior leadership writes their own OKRs and participates fully in the methodology.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahd1P
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Weeks like this are so tiring, but thinking about what the impact of this week's labor is going to be for three awesome clients? Worth it.
If you think OKRs are about as much fun as a root canal, drop me a message?
I'd love a chance to show you it doesn't have to be that way. 💕
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Simple doesn't mean superficial or not strategic. It means using what we have, being creative with what we don't, and reducing the time and money spent on creating and operating OKRs so we have more to devote to achieving them.
That's what I do: make strategy (and OKRs) that actually gets used. I described it today on a call with a new biz friend as:
Strategy that survives intersection with reality.
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3. Delivered a near-final draft of company-level OKRs for a rad mid-market services company, developed in a sum total of four live hours. (Yes, you read that right.)
I'm ready for a weekend... but also just sitting here feeling a sense of accomplishment for how *simple* and practical I can make OKRs and performance improvement for clients.
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"Eat better" is not a goal; it's a wish! 🎯 This article brilliantly highlights how clarity in "key results" forces us to define what we truly mean by our objectives. It's not just for resolutions, but for product outcomes too. Discover how to define success more effectively: https://cwodtke.com/your-resolution-isnt-the-problem-your-measurement-is/ #OKRs #ProductStrategy
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PRODUCTHEAD: Good OKR, bad OKR» KPIs measure what you’re already doing, OKRs are for change
» Problematic OKRs are too big in scope, activity-focused and disconnected from strategy
» The Narrative, Commitments, Tasks (NCT) framework offers an alternative to OKRs
#prodmgmt #NCTs #objective #OKRs #outcome #strategy 📖 Read more: https://imanageproducts.com/producthead-good-okr-bad-okr/ -
The bottom line is, tools alone don't solve the core challenges of implementing OKRs.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ahdy2
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Organizations don't just need “OKRs"—they need connective tissue between high-level strategy and day-to-day delivery.
My obsession—the "alignment layer," often including OKRs—fills three critical gaps:
* The confidence gap
* The financial focus gap
* The expectation gapWithout it, teams risk wasting resources on activities that don't contribute to strategic achievement.
Want to learn more? Check out my book:
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OKRs, KPIs, MBOs, BSCs, EOS—with so many acronyms and metrics floating around, it's no wonder there's confusion about how they all fit together.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjqIo
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Let's talk about leading indicators of progress, and why they're important for knowing whether our lagging outcomes are on or off track.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjWQb
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The goal isn't perfection; it's continuous improvement in how you align your team's efforts with your most important outcomes.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ak0rf
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Just a quick little reminder that if you’re a:
* Podcast host
* Journalist
* Community hostand you’re planning goal setting or “New Year new you” career, leadership, or business-focused content for year-end or Q1
I’m like — right here. Let’s chat.
#GoalSetting #Podcast #StrategicPlanning #OKRs #LeadershipDevelopment
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Tomorrow is the first time I'm publishing an actual newsletter-newsletter since I shuttered Fewer Better back in 2021 because of Substack's you-know-what problem. And... I had fun putting it together. I haven't decided on a cadence yet, but if you want in, pop over to:
and get on the list. The inaugural issue of Driving the Work goes live tomorrow!
#FutureOfWork #leadership #GoalSetting #LeadershipDevelopment #OKRs
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There are at least 34 great reasons to join me at the World OKR Summit on Oct 30-31st... here are just a few of them!
Last call for entries for my ticket (and book!) giveaway… recipients will be selected at 11:59pm Pacific ✨tonight✨ so pop over to the post in my next message to enter!
https://youtube.com/shorts/lkhRlJA8uRU
#OKRs #Strategy #WorldOKRSummit #OKR #Neurodivergence #Neurodiversity #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Introverts
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Treating KPIs and Key Results as the same thing? That's one of the fastest ways to completely undermine your goal-setting efforts.
Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AjWPu
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That scaffolding is especially powerful for neurodivergent team members, whose contributions don't always fit conventional molds.
In my session, I’ll share how to design OKR processes that create truly self-driven teams — where everyone’s unique strategic strengths can shine.
🎟 Want to join me at the Summit?
I'd love to share tickets for you and a guest for access to the virtual summit...
#OKRs #Strategy #OKR #Neurodivergence #Neurodiversity #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Introversion
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No purchase necessary. U.S. residents, 18+ only. Ends Thursday, October 9th at 11:59 PM Pacific. Two (2) winners chosen at random. Prize: 2 event tickets (ARV $398) + 2 book (ARV $52) for each winner. Odds depend on entries. Not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram.
Full rules available at: http://bit.ly/42VsktD
More information about the World OKR Summit is available at: https://findrc.co/slokrsum25#OKRs #Strategy #WorldOKRSummit #OKR #StrategyExecution #LeadershipDevelopment
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...and tag a strategy friend or your favorite team lead in the comments so they can snag the download too!
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(1) No-BS Key Results add specificity to measurable goal-setting and pursuit that most EOS implementations benefit from; and
(2) The work we do to identify strategic themes helps leaders actually prioritize in their quarterly planning, so they don't wind up with just lists of ideas.
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EOS Implementers: What do you do when clients need goal clarity that "rocks" don't provide?
I keep hearing from EOS Implementers (and others who work with EOS) who've quietly added No-BS OKRs to their toolkit.
EOS is a godsend for a lot of organizations -- they're achieving clearer roles, better rhythm in their meetings, and finding better focus.
But two things keep coming up:
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Here's what I'm hearing: EOS + No-BS OKRs = Powerful combination.
For EOS Implementors: This isn't about replacing anything. Keep doing what works... and if you're running into clients getting stuck when it comes to making their rocks truly measurable, ping me.
For multi-methodology consultants: I'm testing a special preview program where EOS practitioners can experience the Connected Strategic Stack approach with their own business first...
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And, we have a few questions from participants in our first session that we'll be answering (and you can send yours in as well, whether or not you're joining live)!
Find the links to RSVP in the comments, and I can't wait to see you there!
RSVP via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/2025q2okrupdatewithokrcoachesma7322048553969733632/theater/
Or, via YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/IDysEnsgMyg
#OKRs #GoalSetting #ForceMultipliers #ChiefOfStaff #Strategy
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Don't forget: the quarterly (Q2) OKR Update Thinkydoers episode is recording LIVE tomorrow (Friday at 9am) via LinkedIn and YouTube!
Along with my OKR besties Maria Rowcliffe and Natalie Webb, we'll be discussing:
✨ What's changed in how we're using GenAI since the last time we gathered
✨ A deeper dive on localization/cascading OKRs in practice
✨ Review and Retrospective best practices(Links to RSVP in next post) ↴
#OKRs #GoalSetting #ForceMultipliers #ChiefOfStaff #Strategy
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So, you were wondering what to do with your life and stumbled upon GitLab's Encyclopedia Britannica of #OKRs 📚. Spoiler alert: the only tip is how to drown in a sea of acronyms 🤷♂️. Prepare yourself for a time-traveling odyssey of corporate jargon from 2017 to FY24, because who doesn't need more OKRs in their life? 🤦♀️
https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/developer-advocacy/social-media/ #GitLab #CorporateJargon #TimeTravel #LifeAdvice #HackerNews #ngated -
Want to learn more about making OKRs actually work -- without the BS?
Follow me here for practical frameworks and No-BS, pragmatic approaches that drive real change ... developed from working with OKR implementors in 300+ organizations globally.
(And -- I love answering questions, so ping me anytime!)
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Are you ready to kick-start your goal-setting and drive meaningful results?
Take the No-BS OKR Self-Assessment today and boost your confidence with instant insights into your OKR strengths (and more confidence to take on your OKR challenges -- because you are ✨NOT✨ alone).
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In this talk at UX India 2024, I explained that by adopting an outcomes-focused approach using Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD), you will gain a deeper understanding of how your actions contribute to achieving organizational goals and ensuring the successful execution of your vision. https://www.designative.info/2024/09/19/designing-for-impact-talk-at-ux-india-2024/ #BusinessDecisions, #DecisionMaking, #DesignManagement, #DesignStrategy, #India, #JTBD, #OKRs, #OutcomesOverOutputs, #SpeakingAtEvents, #Teamwork, #UserExperience, #UX
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Decentralizing DevRel
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📌 Summary:
Decentralizing DevRelDX is a new initiative by DXTips to share tacit knowledge of the DevRel industry. The series features DevRel leaders sharing their experiences and insights on the state of the art in DX and DevRel. The first episode features Omar Sanseviero, Chief Llama Officer at HuggingFace, known for being great stewards of the open source ML community. HuggingFace has seen hypergrowth in the past year, with their Hub platform now having 2.3 million repositories.
🎯 Key Points:
- DevRelDX is a new initiative by DXTips to share tacit knowledge of the DevRel industry.
- The series features DevRel leaders sharing their experiences and insights on the state of the art in DX and DevRel.
- The first episode features Omar Sanseviero, Chief Llama Officer at HuggingFace.
- HuggingFace has been great stewards of the open source ML community.
- The Hub platform now has 2.3 million repositories.
🔖 Keywords:
#Decentralizing DevRelDX
#DevRel Leaders
#State of the Art
#DX and DevRel
#Omar Sanseviero
#Chief Llama Officer
#HuggingFace
#Open Source
#Community
#Async Culture
#Explore vs Exploit
#Metrics
#OKRs
#Agility
#Structured Planning
#Open Source
#Engineering
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Listen wherever you listen to podcasts, or via my website at:
https://saralobkovich.com/thinkydoers-pod/career-sustainability-for-thinkydoers
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Want to join me for an AMA this Friday?
Goal-setting, OKRs, career fulfillment, how to quantify impact, lightweight approaches to strategy for high-change and fast-moving environments: I'm your girl. I'll be streaming live on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube this time -- and please DO send your questions in advance if possible!
https://www.linkedin.com/events/liveq-awithsaralobkovich-okract7207828780692692992/theater/
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This week, the 19th #BetaCodex research paper was published! "Cell Structure Design Patterns" continues our groundbreaking work on #OrgDesign from previous papers on #CellStructureDesign, #OrganizeForComplexity and #OrgPhysics. Read the new paper here: https://betacodex.org/white-papers/
#leadership #futureofleadership #spotifymodel #agilescaling #eodf #matrix #selforganization #agility #organizationaldevelopment #organizationaldesign #transformation #newwork #okrs #newleadership -
Ready to get rid of #budgeting and annual planning?
Ready to get rid of fixed #targets, target negotiations and coercion?
Ready to get rid of obnoxious #performancemanagement systems?
Ready to get rid of nonsensical #reporting?
Ready to get rid of #incentives and bonus systems?
Ready to relinquish trampling on people's #motivation?
Ready to drive out desperation, learned helplessness and fear?Then #RelativeTargets is for you. Best of all: It works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwJ6CYIi7aQ
#betacodex #noplanning #newpay #performance #agile #lean #scrum #teal #okrs #nookrs #nombo #noincentives #workthesystem #beyondbudgeting #agiletransformation -
Here is the recording from today's Info Hour on Relative Targets!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwJ6CYIi7aQ#relativetargets #performance #performancemanagement #cellstructuredesign #lean #agile #newpay #okrs #betacodex #workthesystem #systemsthinking #transformation #leadership