Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them)

OKRs promise strategic clarity but often fail. Philipp Schett, CEO of Wave 9 and ex-Microsoft/Meta exec, joins the show to reveal why. Learn the common pitfalls, the red flags of a failing program, and how to use project management principles to implement OKRs that actually drive results. The post Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them) appeared first on PM for the Masses.

An episode of the Project Management Podcast: Project Management for the Masses with Cesar Abeid, PMP podcast, hosted by Cesar Abeid, PMP, titled "Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them)" was published on July 14, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.

July 14, 2025 ·54m · Project Management Podcast: Project Management for the Masses with Cesar Abeid, PMP

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OKRs promise strategic clarity but often fail. Philipp Schett, CEO of Wave 9 and ex-Microsoft/Meta exec, joins the show to reveal why. Learn the common pitfalls, the red flags of a failing program, and how to use project management principles to implement OKRs that actually drive results. The post Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them) appeared first on PM for the Masses.

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OKRs promise strategic clarity but often fail. Philipp Schett, CEO of Wave 9 and ex-Microsoft/Meta exec, joins the show to reveal why. Learn the common pitfalls, the red flags of a failing program, and how to use project management principles to implement OKRs that actually drive results.

The post Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them) appeared first on PM for the Masses.

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