Items tagged with okrs

The Dark Side of Input Metrics

November 27, 2023 - 547 words
Using input metrics in the wrong way can cause unexpected behaviors, stifled creativity, and micromanagement.
Also tagged as: inputmetrics micromanagement

How I use OKRs

October 13, 2023 - 1231 words
A description of how I use OKRs to guide a team, written so I can send to future teams.
Also tagged as: christinawodtke goals management

Input metrics lead to outcomes

September 1, 2023 - 287 words
An easy to understand example of using input metrics to track progress toward an outcome.
Also tagged as: goals inputmetrics

Lagging Outcomes

August 22, 2023 - 576 words
Long-term things often end up off a team’s goals because they can’t see how to define measurable outcomes for them. Here’s how to solve that.
Also tagged as: experiments goals input metrics outcomes

Tyranny of Outcomes

August 19, 2023 - 391 words
An extreme focus on outcomes can have an undesired effect on product teams.
Also tagged as: goals process productmanagement

Stretching your team

June 11, 2018 - 644 words
Stretching your team is one of the best ways to improve your output, your team’s happiness, and your velocity. But they’ll need coaching.
Also tagged as: andygrove coaching edwinlocke goals management objectives