29 -Agile mastering of OKRs, Flexible and Adaptive Intelligence, Aligning with Mission

For anyone seeking to make their OKRs work even more effectively (start or start again!) to achieve your desired outcomes - this is for you. Alongsider tries something new this episode and asks Master (gender neutral Google tells me) OKR coaches Melanie Wessels and Mark Richard to join us again (see Episodes 1 and 19). They share some deep insights into how OKRs are being adapted to fit the context of the organisation in which they are implemented. As opposed to a 'one size fit all approach'. They notice that where OKRs are being used successfully, there is less rigidity and uniformity. The pace adopted is more measured, less fast and task. This is in service of sound thinking and reflection before acting - almost 'contemplative'...human. Better decision making throughout will engender better more sustainable outcomes. This development, they notice, offers too higher levels of engagement and psychological safety in the mission of the organisation and in the planning to achieve it alongside business as usual. It also offers a deeper level of trust in the process - OKR mindset, skillset and tools - the cadence, reflection and resetting. They see more excitement and something bigger emerging for organisations who learn along the way and apply it effectively together with more humanity. I commend this to you - there are some great stories to learn from here.