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How to Do OKRs for Corporate Functions, An OKR FAQ
Creating and aligning OKRs can be particularly tricky for busy corporate functions like HR, IT, legal, corporate communications, and finance. Here are some practical tips to help you create clear expectations for yourself and your team.
OKR FAQ: What are some common OKR mistakes organizations make?
Based on a reader question, learn some of the most common OKR mistakes I see organizations make, including lack of precise use of words and meaning, and failure to create important goals outside of financial, activity, and known KPI areas. Learn a few quick tips about why these mistakes matter, and how to prevent them in this FAQ answer.
OKR FAQ: Generative AI, Strategic Planning, and OKRs
Let’s look at how generative “AI” tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can (and can’t) assist in strategic planning and the creation of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). We’ll look at some benefits, and some cautions about the limitations and IP implications of using these tools in practice.
OKR Objectives FAQ
I’m determined to create as comprehensive of an OKRs FAQ as possible: I spend most days answering questions about OKRs, so why not write as many of those answers down as possible? Here, we’ll dive into some of the questions I’ve been asked about the “O” in “OKRs:” OKR Objectives.
Are your goals setting you up for success—or for overwhelm?
Most people set goals by creating to-do lists and activity plans. But tasks alone won’t get you there. Real progress comes when you focus on measurable outcomes—not just actions.
That’s where OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) shine. They help you navigate uncertain territory, experiment, and focus on what matters most. Instead of getting stuck on all-or-nothing thinking, OKRs encourage curiosity and continuous learning, so you can adapt, improve, and achieve results that count.
Ready to level up your goal-setting game? Let’s turn your ambition into outcomes, one measurable result at a time.