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What Are Objectives and Key Results in Business?

What Are Objectives and Key Results in Business?

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have become an increasingly popular framework for goal-setting and strategic planning across companies and organizations of all sizes. But what exactly are OKRs, and why are they so impactful for aligning businesses around strategic objectives? In this blog post, we’ll break down the meaning

Simplicity as an OKR Superpower - Conquering the Curse of Complexity (Part 4 of 4)

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Simplicity as an OKR Superpower - Conquering the Curse of Complexity (Part 4 of 4)

In previous articles, we explored the lack of visualization, engagement, and connection pitfalls. Now let's tackle another common struggle - complexity that hinders usability. The Labyrinth of Complex OKRs Even with proper visualization, engagement, and connection, OKRs can still fail to gain traction. The culprit? Complexity that makes the framework

When the Link Between OKRs and Work Breaks (Part 3 of 4)

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When the Link Between OKRs and Work Breaks (Part 3 of 4)

In the first articles, we explored the lack of visualization and engagement pitfalls. Now let's discuss another common OKR downfall: disconnect from daily work. When Goals Lose Touch with Tasks One of the most frustrating OKR struggles is maintaining integration with actual work like Asana tasks, Jira tickets, and GitHub

When Your OKRs Become “Set and Forget”, Teams Lose Alignment (Part 2 of 4)

When Your OKRs Become “Set and Forget”, Teams Lose Alignment (Part 2 of 4)

In the last article, we explored the lack of visualization pitfall. Now let's discuss another engagement killer: goals fading from focus over time. Why OKRs Lose Momentum A key problem is short-lived enthusiasm. Goals feel energizing at quarter start, but quickly recede from view. Suddenly teams are scrambling to re-align

The Lack of Visualization - Why OKRs Get Buried and How to Make Them Visual (Part 1 of 4)

The Lack of Visualization - Why OKRs Get Buried and How to Make Them Visual (Part 1 of 4)

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a powerful framework embraced by industry leaders like Google, Netflix, and Adobe. With their 5 superpowers of focus, alignment, commitment, tracking, and stretching, OKRs have revolutionized goal-setting and strategic planning. However, many companies struggle to harness these superpowers fully, falling into common pitfalls that

Mastering OKRs in 2023: Answering the 9 Most Common FAQs and 11 Myths

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Mastering OKRs in 2023: Answering the 9 Most Common FAQs and 11 Myths

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are a popular framework for goal setting and strategic alignment. But like any new methodology, OKRs come with their fair share of questions and misconceptions. In this article, we'll tackle the most frequently asked questions about OKRs and dispel some common myths. FAQs About OKRs

Your KPIs are NOT OKRs: Here's Why (With Examples)

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Your KPIs are NOT OKRs: Here's Why (With Examples)

Many organizations use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to track performance and guide strategy. While they share some similarities, KPIs and OKRs serve different purposes. Simply turning your existing KPIs into OKRs is a common mistake that diminishes the power of both frameworks. In this

4 Pitfalls in Harnessing the 5 Superpowers of OKRs: Why They Fail and How Companies Can Succeed

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4 Pitfalls in Harnessing the 5 Superpowers of OKRs: Why They Fail and How Companies Can Succeed

💡TL;DR: Successfully implementing OKRs requires more than just goal-setting; it demands a strategic approach that embraces John Doerr's 5 Superpowers of OKRs: Focus, Alignment, Commitment, Tracking, and Stretching. This article explores four common pitfalls that hinder these superpowers: a lack of Visualization, weak Engagement, disconnection from daily work, and

The Visibility Struggle: Why Leading Remote Teams Is So Difficult, Even in 2023

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The Visibility Struggle: Why Leading Remote Teams Is So Difficult, Even in 2023

That feeling when you're managing a remote team and have no idea what's REALLY actually going on day-to-day... Distributed teams rely on the likes of Slack, Asana, Jira and other apps to collaborate. and other apps to collaborate. But all that business-critical information siloed across different tools can leave managers

Zoom: A Guide to Key Metrics and Leadership Best Practices in Remote Workspaces

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Zoom: A Guide to Key Metrics and Leadership Best Practices in Remote Workspaces

✏️The TL;DR: in this comprehensive look at the remote work landscape, we explore the role of Zoom and its emergence as a critical tool, delve into key metrics that provide insights into team productivity, and highlight the importance of leadership best practices in managing a healthy, thriving remote work

Managing Chaos: Unleashing the Power of Project Management Apps in 2023

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Managing Chaos: Unleashing the Power of Project Management Apps in 2023

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate this question by comparing seven popular project management apps on key criteria, diving deep into their strengths, weaknesses, and unique founding stories.

Become a 10x Manager, Not a Micromanager

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Become a 10x Manager, Not a Micromanager

Working remotely has thrown managers, team leaders and PM’s into the deep end. They're not failing, but it's a mess. The high-speed, often distributed and remote work environment requires constant attention. Office chit-chat is now a digital search across different apps. Not keeping up with the workstreams and latest

Harnessing Slack: The Top 6 Metrics for Better Team Engagement and Collaboration

Harnessing Slack: The Top 6 Metrics for Better Team Engagement and Collaboration

This post will detail 6 metrics we've found to be the most informative and useful for teams. These are accessible to everyone in your team in ALLO, promoting a collective understanding of communication dynamics.

5 Essential Project Management Metrics in GitHub, Jira, and Asana: A Comprehensive Guide

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5 Essential Project Management Metrics in GitHub, Jira, and Asana: A Comprehensive Guide

Can you easily identify the "trending" or popular issues? Who is completing tasks at the highest rate? Which Pull Requests are most active, and which repositories have seen a surge in activity in the past fortnight?

Say Hello to Activity, Google Calendar, and Third-Party App Integrations in Allo

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Say Hello to Activity, Google Calendar, and Third-Party App Integrations in Allo

Let’s face it: meetings are a waste of time. However, it’s crucial that managers and employees stay on the same page when it comes to understanding key business goals and expectations. If you aren’t reaching out for feedback, setting up a 1:1 with your team, or

How Allo helps you eliminate data silos from your business

How Allo helps you eliminate data silos from your business

Data silos can be a major problem for startups. Learn what data silos are, why they’re bad for your business, and how Allo helps you avoid them.

Allo Updates | December 2022

Allo Updates | December 2022

Announcing major updates to Allo! Link OKRs to Projects and Canvases, Project has a whole new look, plus more improvements to Post, Search, and Allo for mobile/tablet devices

How to write OKR objectives that focus your team and level up performance

How to write OKR objectives that focus your team and level up performance

Writing great objectives as a part of an Objectives and Key Results goal setting process (OKRs) can be daunting, especially if you're just getting started and have never done it before. Luckily, there are some tried and true methods for writing objectives that are sure to set you up for

Announcing a whole new Allo

Announcing a whole new Allo

A little over two years ago, an unprecedented pandemic triggered the biggest disruption to work since the steam engine. With no safe way to gather together in the office, we all started working from home. And for the most part, that was a good change. Remote work is more efficient.

Virtual workspace to work digitally with your team

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Virtual workspace to work digitally with your team

With many regions under strict lockdown and quarantine restrictions, the pandemic changed how the corporate industry functioned and paved the way for different ways of working. The most widely adopted work model was remote work, which led to virtual workspaces. In this blog, we’ll understand what a virtual workspace

How to lead remote work teams?

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How to lead remote work teams?

Whether you’ve always worked in a traditional workforce or have been asked to lead a brand new distributed team, leading remote work teams can be quite challenging. Employees and businesses alike have realized the benefits associated with remote work. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the popularity of working

How to encourage creative thinking in remote teams

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How to encourage creative thinking in remote teams

It’s not uncommon to find remote workforce critics claiming that innovation and creativity are only effective in a traditional office setting. They think innovation and creativity take a backseat with remote teams. With businesses all over the world working with a global workforce for nearly two years, it’s

What are virtual team-building experiences?

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What are virtual team-building experiences?

Virtual teams don’t find a lot of opportunities to socialize, which can make things challenging for remote workers to get to know each other and build a relationship with new members. In this blog, we’ll talk about virtual team-building experiences and how they can help a remote workforce

Tips for running a successful online Brainstorming session

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Tips for running a successful online Brainstorming session

Brainstorming sessions are an excellent way for teams to generate out-of-the-box ideas and explore different opportunities. Generating creative ideas is a challenging task for teams even when they are together in the same room. With companies going remote, it has simply added to this challenge. This can lead to a

How to overcome remote work challenges

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How to overcome remote work challenges

Fifteen months ago, the pandemic had all but pushed the entire corporate industry into adopting the remote work model. While not many businesses were happy with the scenario, the benefits of working remotely soon became evident. Since then, several studies have proven that remote teams are healthier, more productive, and