Welcome to the OKR Basics Course!
OKR (Objectives and Key Results) is a strategic goal-setting framework that empowers individuals at all levels of the organization to attain better business outcomes.
The purpose of this course is to analyze the positive impacts an OKR framework has on an organization’s people and culture while introducing executives and their employees to the knowledge they need to implement the framework.
After completing this course, you will understand why goal setting is an essential process of business planning, your place in this process, the three stages of an OKR Cycle, and how to set effective OKRs.
Here is an overview of the course modules:
1. OKR Framework vs OKR
2. History of the OKR Framework
3. The 5W’s of OKRs
4. How to set OKRs
5. Key Takeaways
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Implementing OKRs at your organization is a great decision, but it requires a firm foundation in how the framework fits into a strategic planning process as well as how to make sure the organization is aligned for OKR execution. This course details the steps needed to plan and roll-out a successful OKR project, including:
- How to plan the an OKR project kickoff with project and executive stakeholders
- The key steps in designing an OKR program
- The typical time commitments for training, OKR workshops, and one on one coaching
- Communicating with program sponsors and participants
- Scaling an OKR program based on the organization size
- Sample timelines, including a typical roll-out schedule with details on the planning stage, execution, and retrospective aspects of the program.
- A detailed view of the first OKR cycle along with key stages for quarterly success
This is part one of five in the OKR Champions Certification. The Complete OKRs Champion certification bundle will not only allow you to confidently lead your organization through structural enhancements, but it also comes at a discounted rate when compared to each individual course.
It’s impossible to achieve audacious, long-term goals without first splitting them up into attainable objectives. This course provides the knowledge needed to develop clear objectives and key results; additionally, it will teach you how to achieve buy-in from key stakeholders and communicate your message productively to the organization at-large. Finally, this course will help you to ensure the long-term success of your OKR program through proven methods like leadership alignment and team sharing.
The course covers:
- Proper construction of objectives based on shared understanding of the challenges, vision, and strategy of the organization.
- Objective best practices - the do’s and the don’ts, with exercises that ensure all goals remain strategic and forward-facing.
- Definitions of what success could look like, and sample measurements that focus team efforts on positive impact.
- Guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls in writing and communicating objectives and key results within the organization.
- Work session plans and example OKRs that jump-start the process and optimize each OKR cycle.
This is part two of five in the OKR Champions Certification. The Complete OKRs Champion certification bundle will not only allow you to confidently lead your organization through structural enhancements, but it also comes at a discounted rate when compared to each individual course.
In the execution phase of the OKR cycle, the key to success is frequent communication. In this course, participants will learn how to make the most of the execution phase of the OKR cycle: including instructions on how to conduct weekly team check-ins, and how to capitalize on the conversations, feedback, and recognition that go into the OKR process. You’ll also learn how utilizing OKRs can help you master team reviews and 1:1 sessions.
This course covers:
- How to keep OKRs on course using alignment and accountability
- How to redefine success by shifting your mindset from output to outcomes
- How to determine the frequency of meetings that will lead to successful OKR adoption
- How to make monthly team reviews and meetings more productive
- Detailed preparations for the meeting and how to lead reviews, with two templates for strategy and practical exercises
- A sample one-on-one agenda with do’s and don’ts for maximum impact
This is part three of five in the OKR Champions Certification. The Complete OKRs Champion certification bundle will not only allow you to confidently lead your organization through structural enhancements, but it also comes at a discounted rate when compared to each individual course.
Scheduling a quarterly retrospective can create a safe environment to openly discuss ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes, which, when executed effectively, will work to continuously improve the way your organization operates. In this course, participants will review progress, measure success, and prepare for the next quarter - they’ll also learn how to conduct a retrospective that gets the best possible value from the process.
This course includes:
- A run-down of the three most-often used types of retrospectives and how to choose the best style for your team and mission
- A complete quarterly retrospective checklist to help you prepare for and conduct successful meetings
- The key actions required for a successful retrospective, including QR sample questions
- Instructions on how to scale your retrospective based on your organization’s size
- 8 principles for success in the Quarterly Retrospective, and where most organizations fall short
This is part four of five in the OKR Champions Certification. The Complete OKRs Champion certification bundle will not only allow you to confidently lead your organization through structural enhancements, but it also comes at a discounted rate when compared to each individual course.
The most cited reason for project failure is problems with the people involved. When organizations invest more in the technical side than in leading impacted people through times of change, OKR programs are not successful. In this course, participants will learn how to manage inevitable organizational changes while maintaining program success. They’ll understand how to research, evaluate, and implement an OKR tool in order to track team progress, and finally, they’ll learn how to manage a quarterly OKR transition.
This course includes:
- Training on organizational change through the AKDAR model
- The pros and cons of various tracking tools and software for OKRs
- How to select OKR tools for your team and implement them with no loss to productivity
- Detailed instructions on how to use the most impactful tools for change including a communication plan, sponsor roadmap, training plan, resistance management and coaching
- A sample timeline for strategic planning with OKR tools and transitions
This is part five of five in the OKR Champions Certification. The Complete OKRs Champion certification bundle will not only allow you to confidently lead your organization through structural enhancements, but it also comes at a discounted rate when compared to each individual course.
Certified OKR Champions are able to confidently lead their organizations through structural enhancements with the knowledge they gained from our OKR offerings. By achieving the OKR Champions Certification, you will have the expertise and tools to successfully implement OKRs at your organization. To achieve the OKR Champions Certification, complete all five OKR courses included in this certification package:
<span class='module-header'>- Module 1: Preparing For OKR and Strategic Planning [2022]</span>
Implementing OKRs at your organization is a great decision, but it requires a firm foundation in how the framework fits into a strategic planning process as well as how to make sure the organization is aligned for OKR execution. This course details the steps needed to plan and roll-out a successful OKR project.
<span class='module-header'>- Module 2: Writing OKRs [2022]</span>
It’s impossible to achieve audacious, long-term goals without first splitting them up into attainable objectives. This course provides the knowledge needed to develop clear objectives and key results; additionally, it will teach you how to achieve buy-in from key stakeholders and communicate your message productively to the organization at-large. Finally, this course will help you to ensure the long-term success of your OKR program through proven methods like leadership alignment and team sharing.
<span class='module-header'>- Module 3: Utilizing OKRs in Team Reviews & One-on-Ones [2022]</span>
In the execution phase of the OKR cycle, the key to success is frequent communication. In this course, participants will learn how to make the most of the execution phase of the OKR cycle: including instructions on how to conduct weekly team check-ins, and how to capitalize on the conversations, feedback, and recognition that go into the OKR process. You’ll also learn how utilizing OKRs can help you master team reviews and 1:1 sessions.
<span class='module-header'>- Module 4: The Quarterly Retrospective [2022]</span>
Scheduling a quarterly retrospective can create a safe environment to openly discuss ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes, which, when executed effectively, will work to continuously improve the way your organization operates. In this course, participants will review progress, measure success, and prepare for the next quarter - they’ll also learn how to conduct a retrospective that gets the best possible value from the process.
<span class='module-header'>- Module 5: OKR Tools, Quarterly Transitions, and Change Management [2022]</span>
The most cited reason for project failure is problems with the people involved. When organizations invest more in the technical side than in leading impacted people through times of change, OKR programs are not successful. In this course, participants will learn how to manage inevitable organizational changes while maintaining program success. They’ll understand how to research, evaluate, and implement an OKR tool in order to track team progress, and finally, they’ll learn how to manage a quarterly OKR transition.
