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In this episode, Cesar Abeid chats with Ben Lamorte, a leading expert in Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and author of “The OKRs Field Book.” They delve into the practical application of OKRs, especially for project managers, and discuss effectively implementing and coaching the methodology across an organization. Learn how to align projects with broader company goals, even within operational or infrastructure-focused divisions. Ben shares actionable insights on how OKRs can drive measurable results and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Topics Discussed
- The definition of OKRs: Objectives, Key Results, and the importance of “Why.”
- Connecting OKRs to project management.
- Why key results should focus on outcomes, not just tasks.
- The myth of cascading OKRs and empowering teams at all levels.
- The importance of financial metrics in OKRs.
- Defining OKR Coaching and the critical thinking framework it uses.
- The three phases of OKR implementation: Deployment Parameters, Training, and Cycle Coaching.
- The roles within an organization that helps run OKRs: Executive Sponsor, Project Lead, Internal Coaches, and PMO.
- Crawl, walk, run approach to implementing OKRs.
- Why centralizing OKR tracking is important.
- Mid-cycle reviews: Structuring effective check-ins and using the four-box template (Current Value, Confidence Level, Blockers, Next Steps).
- The role of the Key Result Champion and its importance for project managers.
- Ben’s thoughts on the power of “OKR-style” questions even without formal OKRs in place.
Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- OKRs.com: Ben Lamorte’s website.
- The OKRs Field Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Objectives and Key Results Coaches by Ben Lamorte (Wiley).
- OKRs.com Training
- OKR Coach Network
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