31st Oct Archives - OKR Conference

Don’t cascade OKRs! Build a Solar System!

May 13, 2025 • 0 Comment

AI, digitalisation, sustainability … There are always new strategic challenges to overcome, and strategic alignment remains one of the most critical criteria for success. Outcome-oriented strategy development, for example with OKRs, can be catalyst and a transformative force to create strategic alignment. However, the widespread practice of cascading or copying organisational charts when implementing the strategy often slows down and hinders engagement. But there is an alternative: ‘The Solar System’ – a model developed by Cansel Sörgens, through her practice proven OKR expertise of 8+ years, to strengthen cross-team alignment and collaboration. In her talk you can learn how to execute strategy while breaking down silos and foster interdisciplinary cross-team collaboration that goes beyond vertical and horizontal dimensions.

Unblock the Strategy Execution Gap: What OKRs Alone Can’t Fix

May 6, 2025 • 0 Comment

From Data to Direction: Insights on the State of OKRs Today

May 6, 2025 • 0 Comment

The missing piece of the OKR’s puzzle

April 23, 2025 • 0 Comment

The Design Thinking Toolkit: Principles for Powerful OKR Development

April 16, 2025 • 0 Comment

Discovering Outcome: how to establish OKRs in a KPI-driven company

April 14, 2025 • 0 Comment

Her Keynote includes three perspectives on corporate OKRs, containing both difficulties and
achievements during this OKR journey:
1) Align with KPIs The quality of an OKR becomes crucial when the directional and
agile dynamics towards an outcome need to match with a committed KPI roadmap.
2) Synchronize across functions: a time-bound liaison. OKRs are best suited for
horizontal alignment throughout a worldwide matrixed organization by coordinating all
contributions to a common focus. They are particularly helpful with adding the
conducive impact of Central Services to the value creation of Business Areas.
3) Explore individual aspiration: Forget mindset, awareness or culture. Invest in
finding the best words together! The process of honing instructive OKRs as a team
pulls everyone’s attention towards the outcome.
In other words: Writing and communicating strong OKRs is a realistic prediction of
success.

Develop Your Company Like a Product: Leveraging OKRs and Agility to Create an Anti-Fragile Organization

April 10, 2025 • 0 Comment

In a world of constant disruption, traditional organizational models often break under pressure instead of adapting and growing stronger. This session introduces the “Company-as-a-Product” mindset—a revolutionary approach that applies product development principles to organizational design. Learn how to leverage OKRs and agility to create an anti-fragile operating system that thrives in uncertainty. Discover practical techniques for aligning strategy with execution, organizing around outcomes rather than outputs, and using evidence-informed practices to measure progress. Whether you’re tackling cross-functional challenges or scaling innovation efforts, you’ll leave with actionable tools to transform your organization into a resilient, adaptive system that turns challenges into opportunities for growth.

Why companies fail to execute on their OKRs: organizational design perspective

April 8, 2025 • 0 Comment

The Adaptive OKR Leader: Navigating dilemmas/paradoxes for organisational success

April 7, 2025 • 0 Comment

The idea is to touch on three dilemmas for leaders when it comes to OKR implementation. Then move to which leadership styles can help on OKR maturity stages and share a framework. And finish it with some techniques and tips for breaking silos through OKR leadership.

Driving OKR Success Through Human-Centered Design

April 2, 2025 • 0 Comment

Traditional OKR implementations often struggle with alignment and adoption because they overlook the human element. By integrating Human-Centered Design principles, organizations can bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring OKRs are not just set but truly embraced. This session explores how a design-driven approach fosters engagement, clarity, and long-term success in OKR adoption.

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