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OKR SUCCESS USING CAUSE-AND-EFFECT LOGIC

Cause-and-effect logic is a critical approach in developing strategy. Cause-and-effect logic uses an “if-then” approach; that is, for example, “If we want to achieve Result X, then we need to take Actions Y and Z.”When cause-and-effect logic is applied to OKRs (short…

CONNECTING OKRS THROUGH HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT

My last blog described how one of the most powerful applications of OKRs is that they can easily be cascaded down throughout the organization. Another big plus about OKRs, is that they can be aligned across the organization in horizontal fashion…

CONNECTING OKRS TO MAXIMIZE ALIGNMENT

One of the most powerful applications of OKRs is that they can easily be cascaded down throughout the organization. In other words, we usually start with the corporate OKRs. From those we can create a series of business unit OKRs,…

OKRS: A PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

OKRs are quickly gaining traction as one of the most powerful and agile ways to maximize corporate performance. One of the main reasons is that the return on investment in terms of the value-to-effort ratio is extremely high. OKRs are…

STRATEGY MAPPING: CHOOSING CUSTOMER STRATEGIES

With the value proposition chosen and financial strategies determined, organizations must turn focus to their strategies and plans to win the marketplace. In other words, they must take the next step of clearly establishing and articulating their customer strategies. This…

STRATEGY MAPPING: CHOOSING FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

One of the middle steps in strategy mapping is to choose the financial strategies that align with the value proposition and overriding objective. Financial strategies tend to fall into three categories: 1. Revenue growth 2. Productivity 3. Asset utilization  …

Choosing the organizational value proposition

Organizations that try to please everyone ultimately please only a few and disappoint many more. In contrast, organizations that narrow and focus their target markets, catering specifically to them, stand a much better chance of becoming a market leader and…