Structural Vulnerability1 book · 3 highlights
Zombie OKRs Die Without Weekly Check-ins
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Evidence

Measure What Matters
John Doerr · 3 highlights
"Without frequent status updates, goals slide into irrelevance; the gap between plan and reality widens by the day. At quarter’s end (or worse, year’s end), we’re left with zombie OKRs, on-paper whats and hows devoid of life or meaning."
"Unlike steps on Fitbit, OKRs don’t require daily tracking. But regular check-ins—preferably weekly—are…"
"For best results, OKRs are scrutinized several times per quarter by contributors and their managers. Progress is reported, obstacles identified, key results refined. On top of these one-on-ones, teams and departments hold regular meetings to evaluate progress toward shared objectives. Whenever a committed OKR is failing, a rescue plan is devised."
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