Translated from Português (Brazil) • View original There are several management models for a company and OKR is one of them. Succinctly, we can say that the OKR methodology is based on the elaboration of goals and objectives that a particular company intends to achieve. The methodology works by tracing the paths for the organization to get where it wants, boosting and encouraging employees to achieve these goals in a more practical and focused way, whether they are short, medium or long term. The methodology makes the whole team participate and have well-defined responsibilities with their managers, avoiding procrastination, self-indulgence and pushing employees to face greater obstacles, leaving their famous comfort zone. That said, we can understand that the methodology helps the company to transform ideas into solid results and there is no point in having poorly defined OKRs. Let's talk a little more about it. Qualified OKRs What would a well-qualified OKR be? The purpose of the methodology is to help the company generate great results, aiming to structure the way of working so that there is engagement between the team and synchronism in favor of the objectives of each department. It is necessary to have commitment and focus. As a first step, it is necessary for a professional in the management area together with the company to analyze and understand the company's culture and where the company intends to go. To have qualified OKRs, the goals need to be well defined and in this way the company can act in pursuit of the main objective in a more coordinated way. However, key results need to be very clear for each proposed objective, in each department. We can have many advantages when the company has qualified OKRs and is able to put the purpose of this methodology into practice. Having a qualified OKR means knowing the company and its purpose very well. Its main strategies need to be very clear and it is very important that the goals and objectives set are achievable. It is necessary to encourage team engagement so that everyone is on the same page and one of the most important steps is to monitor the development and progress of what has been proposed periodically, to make sure that we are going the right way. For the methodology to be implemented in your company, we can highlight the following steps in a summarized way:
- Work with shorter cycles, rather than starting with a big challenge right from the start
- Regularly check the established goals, so we can check if the team is going the proposed path
- Have a transparent policy between the company and employees
- Use data in the measurement process, OKR needs to be represented by easy-to-understand numbers and rates
- Do not divert the focus from OKRs
Benefits of having qualified OKRs With the help of a good professional focused on this methodology, it is not difficult to implement OKRs in your company, but they need to be qualified, followed and monitored so that the numerous benefits can be seen throughout the development of this methodology. We can highlight the following as main benefits: - Definition of the organization's focus - Strategic alignment between teams, translated into actions - Continuous monitoring - Engagement and collective participation among employees - Creation of goals in a more assertive way - Alignment and synchrony of efforts so that everyone walks in the same direction - Acceleration in the performance and development of employees, since each person becomes responsible for achieving the company's success The OKR methodology is not a new technique, it was established around the 70s but that does not mean that it is an outdated technique. On the contrary, many companies use the methodology because it has already been proven that it is completely capable of transforming goals and objectives into concrete actions, allowing the company to achieve the desired result. The tool is considered a flexible and agile methodology, providing companies with a quick adaptation to the necessary changes, becoming essential for organizations that undergo constant and routine transformations. By defining goals clearly, the team becomes more united and engaged, increasing the performance of the entire organization. Technology is constantly evolving and has advanced very quickly, for companies to remain in the market and keep up with trends, it is often necessary to embrace digital transformation. The OKR methodology is considered essential for companies that fit this profile.