8 strategies to make OKRs actually work

8 Strategies to Make OKRs Actually Work

OKRs are simple to understand but hard to implement.

This paper is designed to help you with the hard part. As an Agile coach, I’ve helped dozens of organizations with their OKR implementation initiatives. Throughout 10+ years of coaching teams, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. Pitfalls in OKR implementation often feel unpredictable and unavoidable, but understanding some of the most common traps in advance can help you avoid them.

OKRs should be part of an overall Agile approach that follows a concrete leadership strategy and if necessary pivots as your priorities change. The eight strategies covered in this paper can set the foundation for a successful OKR implementation.