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Ben on OKRs is a practical, real-world (and FUN) podcast hosted by Ben Lamorte, the founder of OKRs.com. Ben wrote The OKRs Field Book in 2022, the first book dedicated to the field of OKRs coaching. In fact, it's been rumored that Ben is the most experienced OKR coach on the planet.
Ben shares insights from mentoring 50+ OKR coaches and working with 300+ organizations to help leaders turn OKRs into a powerful execution system to drive focus, alignment, and bottom-line results.
This podcast is designed for:
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Executives and senior leaders
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Strategy and operations professionals
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HR and transformation leaders
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Agile coaches looking to broaden their skill set
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Managers responsible for execution and alignment
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Anyone implementing or improving OKRs
You’ll learn:
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Why OKRs fail and what to do about that
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How to leverage AI to 10x OKR execution
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How to write meaningful, outcome-driven OKRs
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How to align teams around strategy
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How to run effective OKR cycles
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How to turn OKRs into a sustainable execution system
Contact: Ben@OKRs.com
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How to Fail with OKRs #1: Start with KPIs
How to Fail with OKRs: Start with a List of KPIs One of the fastest ways to mess up your OKRs program is to start with a list of KPIs and then try to decide which ones should become Key Results. It sounds logical. And many smart teams (incl
From Agile to Aligned: CareerBuilder’s OKR Shift (Real OKR Implementations #4)
From Agile to Aligned: CareerBuilder’s OKR Shift CareerBuilder was already Agile. Teams were delivering. Work was moving. So why introduce OKRs? Part 4 of this Real OKR Implementations explores how organizations actually deploy OKRs in prac
How to Implement Team Level OKRs Successfully (Workshop 4 of 4)
How to optimize team-level OKR workshops. Avoid the common pitfalls that can inadvertently increase silo effects and learn how to embed alignment into all aspects of your OKRs program. Ben walks you through how to get your teams going on OK
TaxSlayer’s OKR Implementation: From SMART Goals to Results (Real OKR Implementation #3)
TaxSlayer’s OKR Implementation: From SMART Goals to Results Most companies set annual goals. Very few build a system that actually drives measurable results. In this episode, Ben breaks down how TaxSlayer, a tax preparation and software com
How Smart Teams Make OKRs Work: 5 Proven Practices
OK, so the last episode was a big "negative" as we explored why even smart, capable teams struggle with OKRs. Today, let's shift the focus to what high-performing teams actually do differently to make OKRs work in the real world. You’ll lea
Why Smart Teams Still Fail with OKRs: 7 Common Pitfalls
OK, thought this would be 5 reasons, but we ended up adding 2 more in the end! Find out what those other two are by listening to this episode. Here are the "TOP 5"... 1. Turning Key Results into a To-Do List The most common failure mode is
The 9 Essential Roles in a Successful OKR Program
Ben introduces the 9 roles you'll need to launch and sustain your OKRs program. OK, so you might not need an EXTERNAL OKRs COACH, but Ben is going to push for that and not just because that's his job! It's super-valuable to get an outside p
6 Mantras for OKR Success That Drive Focus and Execution
Ben covers the 5 things you must keep in mind to succeed with OKRs. And he even gets into the 6th mantra which was added recently, after his OKRs book came out in 2022. You'll learn how to leverage these 5 mantras to make your OKR program a
Reflect and Reset: How to Strengthen Your Goal Setting Muscle (OKRs Cycle 3 of 3)
At the end of your OKR cycle, it's time to "reflect and reset." Many skip this step. Others do a retrospective that just looks back. You'll want to document your learnings and use them to inform your OKRs for the upcoming next cycle. When y
OKRs Come Alive at Check-In: How to Execute on What Matters Most (Cycle 2/3)
After you publish OKRs and complete step 1 of the OKR cycle, you're excited and ready to go! But then, reality hits and it's time for step 2 - check in and make progress on OKRs. Here's where the rubber meets the road: The #1 reason OKR pro
How to Define Team Level OKRs in 7 Practical Steps (OKR Cycle Step 1 of 3)
This episode is long, but VITAL! It kicks off your OKRs journey with the most critical step: setting and aligning effective OKRs. Many teams try OKRs to gain focus, but fall into common traps like: • Defining too many objectives • Writing k
Train the Trainer for OKRs: How to Build Internal OKR Capability (Workshop 2 of 4)
Ben's favorite workshop - this is the one his clients ALWAYS LOVE! The OKRs Expert Workshop is designed to help organizations build the internal capability to sustain and scale their OKRs program long after the external coach is gone. First
KR Champions: The Hidden Driver of OKR Progress (Workshop 3 of 4)
OKRs are failing everywhere I look, not just according to Reddit! That's because "IDEAS are EASY, EXECUTION" as Doerr declares is spot on. And once your OKRs are in place and everyone is excited, things fall apart for many of you. Your exec
How Zalando Scaled OKRs Using a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) OKR Expert Workshop (Real OKR Implementation #2))
This is the second episode in a series of "Real-OKR Implementation" stories that I hope you find super-useful. When organizations adopt OKRs, the early excitement is usually high. Executives align around strategy. Teams draft, refine, and p
OKR Workshops: Top Level (1 of 4)
Armed with your deployment parameters, it's time to get going with OKR training! A great OKRs workshop has two essential parts. First comes theory, where leaders align on why OKRs matter, how they work, and how the organization will deploy
The 6th Mantra: Embed Alignment into Your OKRs
Ben once chanted mantras as he stretched his arms and legs. He repeated these mantras hundreds of times and internalized them as a student of yoga. The OKRs Field Book (https://www.amazon.com/OKRs-Field-Book-Step-Step-dp-1119816424/dp/11198
Why OKRs Fail: 40 Common Mistakes (Part 2)
The long awaited sequel to the first 20 reasons. Ben breaks down reasons 21-40, so you can learn from the others who've gone before you. In case you missed it, here are the first 20 reasons why OKRs fail. (https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-k6yc
Top 10 Reasons OKRs Fail + Why Strategic Execution Fails in General (Executive Summary for CEOs)
Top 10 Reasons OKRs Fail (Executive Summary) Why do OKRs fail? It is rarely because of the framework itself. After 15 years helping organizations implement structured performance systems, one pattern is clear: Execution systems fail for pre
Why teams struggle to write good Key Results (and to ensure ownership)
When team members help define key results, engagement rises, ownership increases, and alignment becomes real AND you get more progress on those KRs! But how do you balance leadership direction with team driven input without going too far to
The Cascading Myth: Why Top-Down OKR Alignment Fails (And What Actually Works) (9/10)
Alignment is one of the most important goals of OKRs, yet many organizations misunderstand how alignment actually works. In this episode, Ben explains why the common idea of a strict top down cascade often fails, and how real alignment come
Why OKRs Fail: 40 Common Mistakes (Part 1)
Why do OKRs fail? Not because the framework is flawed, but because organizations repeat the same predictable implementation mistakes over and over. If you are about to launch OKRs, this episode could save you months of frustration. You’ll l
How OKRs and KPIs Work Together to Drive Performance (8/10)
Many organizations already track KPIs and wonder whether OKRs replace them, duplicate them, or conflict with them. In this episode, Ben explains why this is a false choice. OKRs and KPIs work together. The key is understanding how they diff
How do we relate OKRs to performance reviews? (7/10)
One of the most sensitive and important decisions in any OKR implementation is how OKRs relate to performance reviews and compensation. Get this wrong and you risk undermining trust, discouraging stretch thinking, and weakening your entire
Where should we actually manage OKRs? (And why most tools fail - 6/10)
If you want a practical simple and proven approach to drafting publishing and tracking OKRs this episode will help you build the foundation for a successful and scalable OKR program. Many teams jump straight into OKR software expecting it t
Why most Key Results are useless (and how to fix them - 5/10)
So many OKR coaches will tell you that Milestones need to be avoided at all costs. KRs must have a number or they are terrible! But hold on, what does Ben think? Learn about the 3 types of Key Results and think through whether or not you sh
How GoNoodle Launched OKRs in 18 Days (Real OKR Implementations #1)
This is the first in a series of episodes featuring "Real OKR Implementation" stories. Many organizations adopt OKRs because they want focus, alignment, and execution discipline. But small and fast-growing companies face a unique challenge:
Is Your OKRs Cycle 4 Months? (4/10)
Are you suffering from OKR planning fatigue? Are you feeling like you're always behind? Before 2019, most teams set OKRs each quarter by default. That's just how it's done. But is that what's best for you? One of the most practical decision
Why do OKRs at all? Ben's analysis of the 7 potential benefits
Why do OKRs in the first place? You MUST be clear on the answer to this question BEFORE deploying OKRs. Do you know YOUR answer? And it should not be just because "Google does it" or "My CEO read a book and she loved it so now we're all doi
The Scoring Secret: Why Your KR Measurement Approach Makes or Breaks Execution (3/10)
Are your KRs stretch? Are they commitments? Are you using Radical Focus? Measure What Matters? Ben's Stretch-Target-Commit model? Are you not even sure what approach you are taking? You need to know how key results are scored and how progre
How Many OKRs Shall we Set? (2/10)
How Many OKRs Should You Set? And Should You Include an Internal Objective? One of the most practical questions in any OKR implementation is simple: How many OKRs should we set? Too many, and focus is lost. Too few, and important priorities
