Why the secret to success is setting the right goals
John Doerr - TED
Investor John Doerr explains OKRs (objectives and key results) and the conversations, feedback and recognition that make goals work.
Key takeaways
- Objectives say what you want to achieve; key results say how you will know.
- Goals work best when they are visible and connected to purpose.
- Regular conversations and feedback matter as much as the goals themselves.
Reflect on it
- Could I write one of my current goals as an objective with measurable key results?
- Does my team know why its goals matter?
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John Doerr learned OKRs at Intel and introduced them to Google in its early days. Here he explains how they work and why the right goals matter more than hard work alone.
Why it is worth 11 minutes
OKRs come up in many appraisal and planning conversations. This talk gives you the original thinking in one sitting.
The key points
- Objectives are what you want to achieve - significant, concrete and inspiring.
- Key results are how you will know you got there - measurable and time-bound.
- Goals should be shared openly so people can see how their work connects.
- CFRs - conversations, feedback and recognition - keep goals alive between reviews.
Where to go next
Compare OKRs with how to write SMART objectives and read harnessing the power of planning and goal setting.
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