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OKRs & Strategy Execution

Align teams. Master Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to drive focus, alignment, and transparency across engineering organizations.

Strategy is useless without execution. OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are the framework used by Google and Intel to align teams. This course teaches you to write high-quality OKRs that are ambitious yet measurable. You will learn to cascade goals from Company to Team level without creating bureaucracy. We cover the cadence of check-ins, grading OKRs, and avoiding common pitfalls like 'output vs outcome' confusion. Essential for leaders driving alignment.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    OKR History
    From Intel to Google: The Andy Grove method.
  • 2
    Writing OKRs
    The formula: I will (Objective) as measured by (KR).
  • 3
    Outcomes vs Outputs
    Why 'Ship Feature' is a bad Key Result.
  • 4
    Alignment
    Cascading goals vs Bottom-up planning.
  • 5
    The Cycle
    Drafting, finalizing, checking-in, and grading.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
N/A

Career Paths

Chief of Staff $140k-$200k
Program Manager $110k-$160k
Ops Leader $120k-$180k

What You Will Learn

Write clear Objectives and measurable Key Results
Differentiate between Outputs (Tasks) and Outcomes (Results)
Facilitate OKR planning and grading cycles
Align team goals with high-level company strategy
Implement OKR software tools to track progress

Skills You Will Gain

OKRs Strategic Planning Goal Setting Performance Mgmt Facilitation

Who Is This For

Managers
Executives
Agile Coaches

Prerequisites

Management Experience

OKRs & Strategy Execution FAQs

Vs KPIs?

KPIs measure health; OKRs measure change/growth.

Performance reviews?

Do NOT link OKRs directly to salary/bonuses.

For individuals?

Best for Teams; individual OKRs often micro-manage.

Tools?

Simple spreadsheets work best to start.

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