Why Your OKRs Need a Hierarchy
OKRs are an extremely powerful tool, but many companies fail to see the value they bring. This is often due to poor implementation. Among the many mistakes companies make, a flat list of OKRs is a very common one. Here is why you should avoid it and what you should do instead.
4 Fundamental Mistakes You Are Making With Product OKRs
OKRs are an amazing tool to drive business success. Starting with OKRs is easy. Doing it right is not necessarily so, especially with product OKRs that are a unique beast. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid.
Product Strategy Iterations
A solid product strategy takes time to build. It usually involves hard decisions and non-trivial questions, which take time to answer well. It can’t be done in a rush, things need to sink in so that you can think it through. Here is the method I use for creating a product strategy that makes sense.
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Setting Goals for Product Managers
Measuring the performance of product managers is a real challenge for a number of reasons. When planning the product managers’ goals, this challenge can translate into taking the wrong direction altogether. Here is a new way to look at product management goals, and make them a useful tool for both you and your team.
The Inherent Tension Between Roadmaps and OKRs
Every roadmap is a plan, but a plan is worth nothing if not executed upon. Once the essence of your roadmap is ready, it’s time to put timelines on it. But how can you commit to results that would happen in the future? Honestly, you can’t. But there is still a lot you can do to help everyone understand where you are going and how.
