OKRs for projects: align teams and results

Project Management Tips, Trends, and New Tools

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. Remeber you can contact me at [email protected]