OKR (Objectives & Key Results) is an agile framework that enables a company to consistently pursue its vision throughout the entire organization. Transparency, Alignment, Focus, Engagement and Stretch Goals are the five superpowers of this method. In this article, we shed light on the fifth superpower, focus, which challenges prioritization within the company.
Within the OKR framework, focus means more than simply setting a consistent number of goals. It involves channeling the resources of a company in the development of objectives and key results. By focusing on selected themes in a cycle, visible improvements can be achieved. This allows employees to concentrate on specific objectives. They cannot simultaneously colonize Mars and discover Atlantis.
Changes with focus – to achieve a common goal, others are postponed until later
With a clear focus on objectives, employees are empowered to face the associated challenges. Therefore, OKR recommends a defined limit on objectives per cycle. This limit is intended to help companies become aware of their resources. The required capacity to achieve objectives should not exceed the existing team strength. Employees dedicate themselves to specific objectives, deriving key results and successfully achieving them.
Companies working with clear objectives and key results can achieve visible results within three months and consistently focus resources. Feel free to contact us if you are currently in the process of setting goals for the next quarter, implementing OKR, or seeking deeper insights into our approach.
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