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OKRs vs KPIs: Why Starting with KPIs Kills Your OKRs

OKRs vs KPIs: Why Starting with KPIs Kills Your OKRs

by Ben Lamorte | Mar 31, 2026 | FAQs, OKRs Coaching, OKRs Defined

OKRs vs KPIs: there’s one mistake that wrecks OKR programs before they even get off the ground. Hand your team a list of KPIs and ask them to pick which ones should become Key Results. It sounds logical. It feels efficient. It’s what most teams do. And...
OKR Pitfalls: 7 Common Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

OKR Pitfalls: 7 Common Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

by Ben Lamorte | Mar 17, 2026 | FAQs, OKRs Coaching, OKRs Implementation, OKRs Tips

Most companies run into the same OKR pitfalls. Not because the framework is flawed, but because of how it’s implemented. Once you know why OKRs fail, you’re well on your way to avoiding the most common OKR pitfalls. After working with hundreds of teams, the same...
9 Roles for OKRs: How to Launch and Scale Successfully

9 Roles for OKRs: How to Launch and Scale Successfully

by Ben Lamorte | Mar 16, 2026 | Culture, FAQs, OKRs Coaching, OKRs Tips

I’ve seen many OKRs fail for one simple reason: It’s not clear who owns what.Let’s take a moment to break down the roles for OKRs required to successfully launch and sustain your program, and which ones you actually need (or might not need).Listen to the...
OKR Reflect and Reset: How to Strengthen Your Goal Setting Muscle (Cycle 3/3)

OKR Reflect and Reset: How to Strengthen Your Goal Setting Muscle (Cycle 3/3)

by Ben Lamorte | Mar 12, 2026 | Culture, FAQs, OKRs Coaching, OKRs Implementation, Ongoing OKRs Use

You’ve set your OKRs and checked-in throughout the cycle. But there’s one last step that determines whether your team actually improves, or just repeats the same mistakes: OKR reflect and reset. It’s the most underrated step in the entire OKR...
Sustain OKRs: 4 Proven Steps to Build Internal Coaches Fast

Sustain OKRs: 4 Proven Steps to Build Internal Coaches Fast

by Ben Lamorte | Mar 9, 2026 | Culture, FAQs, OKRs Coaching, OKRs Stories, Ongoing OKRs Use

Most companies sustain OKRs for a quarter or two, then watch them fade. The framework launches with initial enthusiasm. Leadership creates company-level OKRs, and teams draft their first round of OKRs. Maybe the check-ins also happen. But, then, slowly, things start...
How to Align OKRs: Why Cascading Fails and What Works Instead

How to Align OKRs: Why Cascading Fails and What Works Instead

by Ben Lamorte | Feb 26, 2026 | FAQs, OKRs Implementation, OKRs Tips

Most organizations think OKR alignment is about structure. They draw neat diagrams.They connect boxes with arrows.They cascade goals from the top down. And then they wonder why alignment actually gets worse. If your teams are copying and pasting OKRs instead of...
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