OKRs and Impact

In an earlier episode of the Cookbook, we discussed the idea of Impact. Creating a Positive Impact for all stakeholders is the point of Responsible Business.

We also discussed a couple of new terms. The first is the Hierarchy of Strategic Intent, which some call "Strategic Pillars." The second is the Circle of Strategic Management, which is the tactical application of the Hierarchy of Strategic Intent.

In this episode, we'll discuss the jet fuel of Responsible Business, Objectives, and Key Results, or OKRs. OKRs produce Impact and remind us that the Purpose isn't the Plan. The Purpose is the Purpose. 

Objectives and Key Results is a framework in which you set goals, align your organization, fuel performance, and cultivate agency, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. In other words, using OKRs supports the  ...