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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
by Ben Lamorte | Feb 16, 2026 | FAQs, OKRs Coaching
Welcome to the Ben on OKRs podcast! Objectives and Key Results have existed for nearly half a century, yet interest in OKRs has surged dramatically over the past decade. Today, organizations across industries and around the world are adopting OKRs to improve focus,...
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