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OKRs For Dummies (For Dummies)
Your one-stop guide to implement Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) effectively In business, OKRs―that’s short for Objectives and Key Results―are the gold standard for communicating and delivering on what you want to accomplish and how you’ll get there. OKRs For Dummies provides you with step-by-step guidance for following in the footsteps of some of the world’s leading organizations. Drive focus on what matters most, align and engage teams, and generally maximize the benefits OKRs have to offer, thanks to this easy-to-use guide. You’ll learn how to roll out an OKR system that closes the gap between strategy and execution, and helps people at every level organize their daily decisions around shared and important goals. It’s time to get strategic with OKRs. Business owners, team leaders, C-suite executives, and coaches will love this friendly how-to manual for joining the OKR movement.
- GenresBusiness
336 pages, Paperback
Published August 22, 2023
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About the author
Paul R. Niven
13 books20 followersPaul Niven's latest book is BALANCED SCORECARD EVOLUTION (Wiley, August 2014).
He is a noted speaker and writer on the subjects of Strategy, the Balanced Scorecard, and Performance Management. He has delivered keynote addresses at conference events around the world and has published in a number of noted journals.
His first book, Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results has been translated to over a dozen languages around the globe.
He is a noted speaker and writer on the subjects of Strategy, the Balanced Scorecard, and Performance Management. He has delivered keynote addresses at conference events around the world and has published in a number of noted journals.
His first book, Balanced Scorecard Step-by-Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results has been translated to over a dozen languages around the globe.
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March 8, 2024
The book successfully delivers on its promise to demystify the core concepts of OKRs with clarity and precision. The author's meticulous explanations of technical terms leave no room for ambiguity, while the inclusion of well-referenced statistics and facts enhances the credibility of the content. However, there were instances where certain examples felt disconnected or unnecessary, detracting from the overall coherence of the content. Nonetheless, the author's clarity and friendly tone throughout the text are commendable.
That said, I found myself longing for more detailed real-life examples showcasing how OKRs effectively guided organizations from inception to the accomplishment of ambitious objectives. The book could have benefitted from deeper insights drawn from the author's own experiences. In conclusion, while the book serves as a valuable resource for individuals new to the OKR process seeking a foundational understanding, it could have been enriched with more comprehensive real-world examples.
That said, I found myself longing for more detailed real-life examples showcasing how OKRs effectively guided organizations from inception to the accomplishment of ambitious objectives. The book could have benefitted from deeper insights drawn from the author's own experiences. In conclusion, while the book serves as a valuable resource for individuals new to the OKR process seeking a foundational understanding, it could have been enriched with more comprehensive real-world examples.
September 8, 2024
The best OKRs book I have ever read.
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