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How to give your OKRs a human voice with CFRs

CFRs work as a catalyst for OKRs and promote accountability, transparency, and collaboration. Here's everything you need to get up and running with CFRs.

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How to Go From Effective Goal-Setting to a Flawless Execution

We've all set goals that we achieved, but how do you get from setting your goals to executing them? Read this article and find out.

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5 aspects of OKRs that won't work for some companies

OKRs are clear, simple, and results-driven—helping companies achieve bold goals. But they also have some aspects that won't work for some companies. Read more.

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18 Benefits of Using OKRs

Ever wondered why organisations like Google use OKRs? Learn the benefits of OKRs you can gain by implementing them into your business.

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Why organizations should have transparent goals

Research suggests that public goals are more likely to be achieved than private ones. Learn more about the benefits of transparent goals and ways to create a transparent work environment.

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Does Goal Cascading Still Work?

Cascading goals reduces agility, collaboration, and bottom-up innovation. It's time to switch to a better goal-setting model with OKRs.

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OKRs: 18 most frequently asked questions and answers

Do you want to use OKRs but still have some questions? Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about writing and using OKRs.

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OKRs Not Working? Here Are 9 Reasons Why

Many companies fail at OKRs and give up without finding out why. We drilled down into that and found 9 common mistakes that most of those companies made.

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OKR vs KPI: Key Differences

What’s the difference between OKRs and KPIs? Compare and choose the best framework to follow.

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Use These 3 Steps to Ace Your OKRs (CFRs)

Conversations, Feedback, and Recognition (CFRs) are the super tools you need for a healthy OKR system. Learn how to use these building blocks to boost employee engagement.

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OKR Examples: How to Create OKRs

Good OKRs can help you set goals, measure progress, and get it all done. Here are some examples of OKR-based goals for various industries.

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Ace Your Next Performance Review with These Self-Evaluation Tips

Self-evaluation can seem taxing, but they are a great performance review tool. Read this blog for some great tips on self-evaluation.

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360-Degree Reviews: The Easy Guide

Wondering what a 360-degree review is and how to conduct one? This guide has everything you need to know, from the basics of feedback to best practices.

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6 Tips for Setting and Achieving Business Goals as a Team

Setting business goals is an imperative to keep your team on track. Learn how these goals can be implemented and achieved.

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Everything You Need to Know About OKRs

Learn the ins and outs about setting goals and achieving amazing results with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results).

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How Can You Create an Environment That Promotes Goal Achievement?

Being able to achieve work goals is essential for improving employee satisfaction. Here are ways you can create an environment that promotes goal achievement.

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The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Task Management

Task management is an essential part of a well-running business. Read our ultimate guide to task management in the workplace and how it can benefit you.

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Align Individual and Organizational Goals to Drive Results

When employees link their personal goals to that of the organization, they get to understand the impact their work has on the business as a whole.

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Top 6 Benefits Of Performance Management

Consistent feedback and coaching can do wonders for your organization. Read on to learn more about the benefits of performance management systems.

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OKR Examples to Accelerate Business Growth

If you're looking for inspiration to set OKRs, you've come to the right place. Here are 10 powerful OKR examples for growth-oriented companies.

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OKR Framework: How to Create an OKR Dashboard to Track Progress

Visualize your OKR framework with an OKR Dashboard. Here's our guide on creating an OKR dashboard to track progress in your business.

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Aligning Workforce Personal Goals with Company Goals

Wondering how to align your team’s goals with company goals? Or, looking to align your personal goals with company goals? Read on to find out how

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The How-To Guide to Freezing Key Results

Looking to understand why you should freeze your key results in OKRs? Read this short blog in order to explore how to prevent your key results from being ‘siloed’ and forgotten.

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Reviewing & Adjusting Goals In Times of Uncertainty

With everything that's going on in the world, it's natural to feel like your goals and plans might need to be put on hold. But just because things are uncertain, doesn't mean you have to stop moving forward. Here's everything you need to know about reviewing and adjusting goals in times of uncertainity.

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Why Linking Performance Reviews to Goals Is a Bad Idea

On the surface, tying goals and performance reviews together might seem like a good idea. After all, what better way to hold employees accountable than to link their goals directly to their performance reviews? However, there are several problems with this approach. Read on to find out!

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OKRs vs KPIs - How are they different, and what do they mean for your organization?

OKRs and KPIs are often interchanged and confused within an organization. However, this shouldn't be the case.

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Top-down Goal Cascades Cascade Well on Paper But Not in Reality

The top-down hierarchy and control-based leadership of the traditional organisational structure were created for productivity and repetitious work. But, with agile goals and empowered teams, today's firms are centred on innovation and speed. Despite this transition, many businesses continue to use top-down goal formulation, which can be time-consuming and administratively burdensome. To remain adaptable and flexible, organisations must adopt a goal-setting strategy that is more collaborative and supports swift decision-making.

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