At what level shall we set OKRs? Company? Team? Individual? (1/10)
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At what level shall we set OKRs? Company? Team? Individual? (1/10)
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At What Level Should You Set OKRs? Company, Team, or Individual
One of the most important decisions in any OKR deployment is where OKRs should be set. Should you start at the company level? Roll out to teams immediately? Require individual OKRs? Get this wrong, and even well-designed OKRs can fail.
Your decision to this question can dramatically impact the type of culture you're creating.
In this episode, Ben Lamorte explains how to thoughtfully introduce OKRs across organizational levels over time. You’ll learn when company-level OKRs make sense (and when they don’t), to structure effective team-level OKRs beyond the org chart, and why mandating individual OKRs can lead to an OKR failure.
Through real-world examples, Ben explores three powerful approaches to defining OKR teams: merging highly dependent teams, leveraging cross-functional squads, and forming teams around strategic priorities. The episode concludes with practical coaching guidance to help leaders build alignment, avoid common pitfalls, and create a scalable, sustainable OKR system.
Contact Ben@OKRs.com to get your free consultation now!