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OKR FAQ: What are some common OKR mistakes organizations make?
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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.

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OKR FAQ: Generative AI, Strategic Planning, and OKRs
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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.

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OKR Objectives FAQ
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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.

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The Podcast

Thinkydoers is where we shift out of our heads and whiteboard drawings and work to find language for our thought-work and stories.

Each episode tackles a question, a thought experiment, or a resource intended to help you reduce frustration and friction, and increase satisfaction and flow, in your work.

Courses & Community

Thinkydoers, frustrated change agents, overthinkers, and challengers of the status quo:

You’ve found your people.

Here you’ll find our library of free downloadable tools, results-focused online learning options, and other ways to connect through our communities. Draft Evolutionary OKRs Playbook