Explore Product Narrative Articles

Welcome to our collection of writings. You'll find our thoughts about Objective and Key Results (OKR), narrative communication, and leading through conversation here.

How long or how many: which one can help you build a new habit?

Adopting the OKR practice means we're building a new habit. But, how does habit formation actually work?

Why the hat matters: answering questions with another question

Our role as a coach, not a consultant, often encouraged us to ask questions, even when answering our clients' own questions.

The host and guardian in a meeting

One alternative to better facilitate a meeting is by having a clear distinction on the roles that the facilitator can assume.

What does "bi-weekly individual cadence" mean?

Three distinct elements: bi-weekly, individual, and cadence. Let's examine what it means separately and combined.

Writing an individual Objective

How to write an Objective that’s inspiring for you (or your team)? One alternative is by following these dos and don’ts.

KR examples: before vs. after coaching

Take a look at some examples of Key Results: before and after the coaching process. Do you see the difference?

OKR as a way of working

When more people in the company adopt OKR, you'll notice a new way of working emerges.

How (long) to know whether OKR is the right choice for my company or team?

How do you know whether the OKR practice is a good fit for you or your team?

What would happen if I didn't achieve my Key Result?

How would an unachieved KR affect your planning for the next period?

Would it be okay to create a private OKR?

How to embrace the transparency that OKR instills while still ensuring confidentiality in the company?

What to do if my KR is not aligned with any team KR?

What are the alternatives when the alignment between an individual and team KR cannot be made?

Working on a shared responsibility or Key Result

How to manage work or responsibility that requires effort and collaboration from multiple individuals?

Case study: division alignment to company OKR

A visualization of how a division can align its goal with the company's goals.

Creating alignment with OKR

Read to find out how OKR practice can facilitate alignment – both vertical and horizontal – in the company.

Transparency in OKR

How can OKR facilitate transparency in a company or team? And, what benefits does transparency bring?

KR vs. Task

What’s the guideline to better differentiate between a KR and a task?

OKR should be specific

How to make your OKR — specifically the KR — specific and less ambiguous?

What is the limit to the number of Objectives or Key Results?

What to consider when limiting the number of OKR for the top-line and team OKR?