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Learn how a simple goal setting technique called OKRs—Objectives and Key Results— propelled Google, The Gates Foundation, and Bono to exceed all expectations.
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Explore how Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can help any organization achieve exponential growth. The official OKR training from Measure What Matters by John Doerr, Ryan Panchadsaram, and Lisa Shufro.
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1 Lesson
• 4:01 min
Welcome: Succeeding with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
5 Lessons
• 19:01 min
Why OKRs
5 Lessons
• 23:58 min
Writing Objectives
6 Lessons
• 30:22 min
Writing Key Results
13 Lessons
• 53:03 min
Managing a Successful OKR Cycle
OKR Training
Explore how Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can help any organization achieve exponential growth. The official OKR training from Measure What Matters by John Doerr, Ryan Panchadsaram, and Lisa Shufro.
1 Lesson
• 4:01 min
Welcome: Succeeding with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
5 Lessons
• 19:01 min
Why OKRs
5 Lessons
• 23:58 min
Writing Objectives
6 Lessons
• 30:22 min
Writing Key Results
13 Lessons
• 53:03 min
Managing a Successful OKR Cycle
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Common OKR Mistakes when Writing Them
OKR Examples: How to Write Objectives and Key Results
Committed vs. Aspirational OKRs: What’s the Difference?
How to Grade and Score your OKRs
What are Some Free OKR Tools to Help with Goal Setting?
How to Find the "Why" of Your Company
Cascading Top-Down OKRs: What are Some Examples?
Bottom-up OKRs: What are Some Examples?
How to Improve OKRs When They’re not Working
OKRs for Personal Goals: How do They Work?
Love the content. After reading the book, the new course is great to get further insights in how to implement OKRs. I fully believe OKRs are an organization’s Super Power!
Mike Boonstra, Chief Revenue Officer
At the California Department of Public Health, and at the state level, we have adopted OKRs. This course presents OKRs very clearly and why they are critical to achieving transformational goals. OKRs also helps leaders and managers stay focused on what matters most to the organizational mission.
Tomás Aragón, State Public Health Officer and Director
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I read over 100 books a year. Between being an author and podcast host, books are kind of my world. This was hands down one of the most useful books I’ve read in 2018. It forced me to take a look at how I was spending my time and what the people on my team were prioritizing. Even though I couldn’t directly relate to all of the interviews, there was a nugget in each one that I found valuable. Considering how many successful companies and individuals use this process, it’s worth learning about.
Srinivas Rao, CEO Unmistakable Creative Podcast
This book should be a staple for both future and established business leaders. OKRs and CFRs provide a clear path to setting and achieving the most inspired to the most trivial goals businesses and teams pursue. John’s storytelling and experience made this book tough to put down
Amanda Haworth
I love this book. It’s well written and interesting. John Doerr has both the experience and the ability to communicate this in a way that is understandable and motivating. It is now required reading for all of my team at Project CURE.
Dr. Douglas Jackson, CEO Project C.U.R.E.
OMG, buy this book if you need help getting your stuff together with a business. I had such clarity which I desperately needed even after the first couple chapters. It makes you empowered to make decisions and create plans to actually move your work forward, not drowning in endless busy work that doesn’t get you anywhere closer to meeting your goals. It’s relatable, entertaining and applicable to pretty much any organization size.
Melissa Kennedy
What People Are Saying
Don’t take our word for it.
Love the content. After reading the book, the new course is great to get further insights in how to implement OKRs. I fully believe OKRs are an organization’s Super Power!
Mike Boonstra, Chief Revenue Officer
At the California Department of Public Health, and at the state level, we have adopted OKRs. This course presents OKRs very clearly and why they are critical to achieving transformational goals. OKRs also helps leaders and managers stay focused on what matters most to the organizational mission.
Tomás Aragón, State Public Health Officer and Director
I read over 100 books a year. Between being an author and podcast host, books are kind of my world. This was hands down one of the most useful books I’ve read in 2018. It forced me to take a look at how I was spending my time and what the people on my team were prioritizing. Even though I couldn’t directly relate to all of the interviews, there was a nugget in each one that I found valuable. Considering how many successful companies and individuals use this process, it’s worth learning about.
Srinivas Rao, CEO Unmistakable Creative Podcast
I love this book. It’s well written and interesting. John Doerr has both the experience and the ability to communicate this in a way that is understandable and motivating. It is now required reading for all of my team at Project CURE.
Dr. Douglas Jackson, CEO Project C.U.R.E.
This book should be a staple for both future and established business leaders. OKRs and CFRs provide a clear path to setting and achieving the most inspired to the most trivial goals businesses and teams pursue. John’s storytelling and experience made this book tough to put down
Amanda Haworth
OMG, buy this book if you need help getting your stuff together with a business. I had such clarity which I desperately needed even after the first couple chapters. It makes you empowered to make decisions and create plans to actually move your work forward, not drowning in endless busy work that doesn’t get you anywhere closer to meeting your goals. It’s relatable, entertaining and applicable to pretty much any organization size.
Melissa Kennedy
I’d recommend John’s book for anyone interested in becoming a better manager.
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