Giant Talk: Where Strategy Meets Results

Today, Giant Talk host Jenny is joined by Roger for the latest episode of our OKR Toolkit series. In this latest episode we talk the importance of reflection and why it is important as a high performance habit.  Enjoy the Episode!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get yo...

In our latest OKR toolkit episode host Jenny is joined by Roger to talk all about why it is important to track confidence and progress when it comes to OKRs.  Enjoy the episode!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE If y...

In our latest OKR toolkit series we're talking all about network and not hierarchy when it comes to OKRs. We explain the two and offer some top tips to success.  Enjoy the episode!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE I...

In today's episode of our OKR toolkit series, host Jenny is joined by Lawrence to chat about the concept of spotlight and how this differs from floodlight, and the impact this can have on your OKR success.  Enjoy the episode!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your re...

In today's 6th episode of out OKR toolkit host Jenny is joined by Founding Giant Roger to talk all about cross-functional OKRs and why you should be using them.  Enjoy the episode!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE I...

In today's 5th episode of out OKR toolkit host Jenny is joined by Founding Giant Roger to talk awesome OKRs and the do's and don't when it comes to crafting great key results.  Enjoy the episode!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can a...

Today we bring you the fourth episode of our OKR toolkit - where do I start?  Roger joins host Jenny to chat through the fundamentals of where and how to get started with OKRs.  Enjoy the episode.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can...

In today's third OKR Toolkit episode Jenny and Roger talk OKR implementation, and the different ways of doing it. We talk through the pilot and big bang options and offer some top tips to organisations who are just starting the implementation process.  Enjoy the episode.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity...

In today's OKR Toolkit episode Jenny and Roger talk OKRs and KPIs. What's the difference, should they be used together and what should both be used for.  Enjoy the episode.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE If you’d...

We recently decided to take a look back at our first series of Giant Talk and give it a refresh. We wanted to update the content and give you a flavour of the world of OKRs as we see it today.  So, here's the first episode in our new Toolkit series all about what actually are OKRs.  Enjoy!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why no...

In today's episode of Giant Talk we talk to Lisa Shufro, Chief Storyteller with Measure What Matters.  It’s fair to say most people who look to OKRs buy Measure What Matters, they probably don’t all read it, but they’ve skimmed enough of it to think they ‘get OKRs and have an opinion’. We dig into this with Lisa and some fascinating discussions around the philosophy of OKRs from Measure What Matte...

Today, host Jenny brings you a truly fascinating discussion - should OKRs be part of the school curriculum?  Jenny is joined by Karl Philip Lund OMA at INEVO in Oslo and part time lecturer at Koyskolen Kristiania University and his student Nina Magnussen. Karl took OKRs to 100 students! When we heard this, we were intrigued to hear more. Are OKRs transferable to students? Enjoy the episode!    If...

Today, Jenny is joined by Roger Longden and Matt Tucker for a special Giant Talk episode all about the 2020 Global OKR Report.  We talk what the report covers and discuss some of the key findings to come out of the research - join us for a truly fascinating discussion.  Download your copy of the 2020 Global OKR Report here.   If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs c...

Today, host Jenny is joined by Georgia Parker, Culture Practice lead to talk humans, the cultural make-up of organisations and why it's so important to understand culture for OKR success.  We specifically talk about the issues that arise culturally when a business is in crisis or going through a merger - especially if one business has OKRs and one doesn't. Georgia also offers some really practical...

In today's episode Lawrence is back to host a conversation with Raghu Viswanathan, Chief of Staff at Capillary Technologies based out of Bangalore.  Raghu talks OKRs in the context of their use in India, and the benefits OKRs have provided as teams shift to remote working. Join Lawrence and Raghu for this fascinating discussion.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/...

Today Simon Norie joins Jenny for the second part of his mini-series all about disruption and the opportunities to do change with your teams rather than to your teams. In this episode we explore the topic from the point of view of the employee.  Enjoy the episode!   If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessm...

Today, guest host Jenny brings you the first of a 2 part mini-series with Simon Norie, Co-Founder and Empathy Creation Specialist at Custerian.  During a fascinating discussion Simon shares insights into how to engage employees though purpose and how forced and planned disruption offer real opportunities for organisations.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs c...

Today we’re talking to you about something that is so important when it comes to OKR implementation and that’s the coach role. We'll define the role, what skills are required and also discuss what happens when the OKR Coach Role isn't given the focus it requires.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessm...

In today's episode host Lawrence is joined by TBG Founder Roger Longden and Culture Practice Lead Georgia Parker for the final instalment of our culture mini-series.  Georgia leads a fascinating discussion about psychological safety and how it is the secret ingredient when creating a healthy culture. Something that is especially important in a covid-19 world as more and more people work from home...

In this the second of a mini-series on culture, TBG Culture Practice lead Georgia Parker joins host Lawrence and TBG Founder Roger  to talk psychological safety. We delve into it's importance, now more than ever, and how psychological safety is so important when it comes to smashing OKRs.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not...

Today, TBG Culture Practice lead Georgia Parker joins host Lawrence and TBG Founder Roger for the first of a mini-series all about culture. Today we take a deep dive into culture and why it's absolutely essential that you measure it - especially when it comes to OKR success.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our matu...

Today Sten Pittet Co-Founder & CEO at Tability joins Lawrence in the Giant Talk studio for a fascinating discussion about OKR software and the brilliant phrase 'Goals go into spreadsheets to die.'    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you...

In this episode, Lawrence is joined by Matt Fornaciari (Forni) CTO at Gremlin;  talking about remote OKRs, and discussing how and why they work, even when not enforced by a situation!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HER...

In this episode, Lawrence is joined by Reid Koster at Betterworks;  talking about how to get set up and launch OKRs with purpose and gusto - getting it right from the start!    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your results right away and you can access it HERE If you’d...

In this LIVE episode host Jenny talks to Lawrence and Scott & Matt from Koan about 'teams', and how you can encourage your teams to take OKRs seriously. Check out the top tips to help you keep your teams engaged with OKRs.    If you have 3 minutes and would like to see how your goal setting/OKRs could have more impact, then why not give our maturity assessment a try?  It’s free, you get your r...