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Architecting Change: Rethinking goal setting's role in achieving necessary change
We talk a lot around here about Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and in this episode, we dive into an adjacent topic: the role that goal setting can play in making a case for and achieving important change in our organizations. The audio for this episode is from a LinkedIn Live that I hosted recently (if you'd like to hear about our every-other Wednesday Live gatherings, join our email list). Those Live sessions are geared toward changemaker leaders and strategic implementors within organizations who are hungry for ways to increase change effectiveness, increase employee engagement, and spend more time focused on achievement of their most important priorities.
What we can learn during the annual goals “silly season”
This time of year is called the "silly season" in motorsports because we're in the literal middle of our racing season AND we're all already operating in the 2023 season: planning partnerships, talent moves, and logistics for the year we won't start for another six months.
Every summer I see something really similar with my corporate clients who set goals annually…
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.