Remote No-BS OKRs Kickoff
Get your distributed team aligned on a proven OKR playbook — quickly, interactively, and without the travel. Leave with the skills to start creating OKRs immediately.
Is a Remote Kickoff right for you?
The Remote Kickoff is for distributed teams who want a quick way to get aligned on a proven playbook — with some support for key stakeholders to build confidence and lead with more focus.
"Our team is distributed and we need to get aligned — fast."
You don't have time to fly everyone somewhere. You need a proven approach that works over video and gets your team on the same page without months of back-and-forth.
"We want a proven playbook, not to figure this out ourselves."
You've seen what happens when teams try to learn OKRs from a book or blog post. You want expert-led instruction that compresses the learning curve and gets you creating OKRs right away.
"Our stakeholders need confidence that this will work."
Leadership is watching. You need the team to come out of this with real skills and real momentum — not just a slide deck about what OKRs are.
"We need clearer expectations, even with the distance."
Remote work makes alignment harder. You want a framework that gives everyone clarity on what matters most, regardless of time zone or location.
Not seeing yourself? If your team is planning an in-person offsite, the In-Person Kickoff might be a better fit. If you need expert guidance through the entire OKR process, consider Done-with-You OKR Consulting.
What you'll actually get
Skills and materials, not just information.
Live, remote OKR onboarding or reboot for senior leadership
A half day of "learn by doing" with a proven OKR playbook
Shared OKR language and methodology across your team
Skills to draft OKRs immediately after the session
Format flexibility: includes group leadership OKR onboarding and 1:1 key stakeholder confidence sessions
Workshop materials and templates for ongoing reference
Session recording for team members who couldn't attend
Investment
Pricing depends on your organization size.
What type of organization are you?
Not sure which applies? Book a Q&A Call and we'll figure it out together.
Live workshop for your team
Half-day (or equivalent) remote session including live instruction, Q&A, and stakeholder sessions.
What's included:
- One-hour live enablement session tailored to your team
- 30-minute Q&A
- 1.5 hours of stakeholder sessions to build internal confidence
- Workshop materials and templates
- Session recording
Optional add-on: Self-paced course + book
Give your team ongoing reference materials — the No-BS OKRs Essentials course and "You Are a Strategist" book for each participant.
$149/personVolume discounts available
How Remote Kickoffs work
Fit Check
A conversation to understand your goals, team size, and which workshop format fits your situation best.
Prep & Customization
Pre-session discovery to tailor the content to your organization. You'll know exactly what we're covering and why before we start.
Live Session(s)
Expert-led remote workshop with your team. Interactive, not passive — your team learns by doing, not just listening.
Follow-Up
Post-session summary and resources to keep the momentum going. Your team leaves ready to create OKRs, not wondering what to do next.
What clients say
"This course was so engaging, well structured, and challenging. I loved that after finishing the course I walked away with my personalized OKRs."
"Sara does a fantastic job coaching, sharing, and teaching OKRs through methods that make learning easy to follow and transformational in your thinking."
"I highly recommend this densely packed engagement with Sara Lobkovich! You don't need a C in your title to operate like someone who does."
Remote vs In-Person: which Kickoff is right for you?
| Remote Kickoff | In-Person Kickoff | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Half-day remote session(s) | Full-day on-site facilitation |
| Best for | Distributed teams, quick alignment | Leadership offsites, deep strategy work |
| Focus | Methodology + self-drafting skills | Facilitated OKR drafting + alignment |
| You leave with | Skills to create your own OKRs | Draft OKRs created together |
| Travel | None | Sara travels to you |
| Investment | From $7,500 | From $20,000/day + travel |
Both Kickoffs give your team a fast start with OKRs. The difference: do you want to learn the skills remotely and self-draft, or do you want facilitated, in-person collaboration to create draft OKRs together?
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workshop type should we choose — Intro or Leading with OKRs? +
Intro to OKRs + Rapid Self-Drafting is best for teams that are new to OKRs or need a methodology refresh. It focuses on "why OKRs work" and builds skills for self-drafting.
Leading with OKRs is best for leadership teams who will model OKR behavior for the organization. It focuses on how leaders use OKRs day-to-day.
Many organizations do both: Intro for the broader team first, then Leading with OKRs for the leadership team. We'll help you decide during the Q&A call.
Can we add the self-paced course and book for our team? +
Yes — adding the No-BS OKRs Essentials course + "You Are a Strategist" book gives your team ongoing reference materials after the live session. $149/person, with volume discounts available.
How is this different from the In-Person Kickoff? +
The Remote Kickoff focuses on teaching your team the OKR methodology and giving them skills to self-draft OKRs. It works well for distributed teams and requires no travel.
The In-Person Kickoff is a facilitated working session where your leadership team creates draft OKRs together in the room. It's better for deep strategy work, teams with significant conflict, or organizations that want the energy of in-person collaboration.
Not sure which fits? Book a Q&A call and we'll figure it out together.
What if we realize we need more help after the workshop? +
Many organizations start with a Remote Kickoff and later engage for more support. Your training investment isn't wasted — it gives your team shared language that makes further work more effective. Options include:
- "How are we doing?" OKR Review — Expert feedback on the OKRs you create
- Done-with-You OKR Consulting — Full expert guidance through OKR creation and implementation
What's the difference between DIY with Support and Done-with-You OKR Consulting? +
In both paths, you do the work. The difference is the level of guidance.
DIY with Support (which includes this Remote Kickoff) means you learn the methodology, then build your OKRs yourself. We provide training, frameworks, and feedback.
Done-with-You OKR Consulting means you build your OKRs with an expert beside you — someone who's done this hundreds of times, helping you get it right the first time.
How long is the session? +
The standard format is a half-day (approximately 3 hours total): one-hour live enablement session, 30-minute Q&A, and 1.5 hours of stakeholder sessions. We can adjust the format based on your needs and time zones.
After your Remote Kickoff
Your team leaves with the skills and materials to start self-drafting OKRs right away. Most teams begin creating OKRs within the first week after the session.
If you get stuck or want validation, there are clear next steps:
Ready to align your distributed team?
Let's talk about your situation and which workshop format is the best fit.
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