Align Around OKRs

Align Around OKRs

“OKRs have helped lead us to 10x growth, many times over They’ve kept me and the rest of the company on time and on track when it mattered the most.” ~ Larry Page, Google co-founder The OKR practice implemented by Google in 1999 is powerful way to set the cadence for...
Tap Collective Intelligence

Tap Collective Intelligence

“If we only knew what we know.”— Jerry Junkins In a VUCA world, wise leaders follow The Google Golden Rule: “We adhere to the view that the many are smarter than the few, and therefore, solicit a broad base of views before reaching any decision.”. “The many are...
Check You Checklist

Check You Checklist

“The volume and complexity of what we have to deal with have exceeded our ability to remember what to do.” ~ Atul Gawande On October 30, 1935, the US military was evaluating Boeing’s Model 299 bomber when something went terribly wrong. The bomber made a normal taxi...
Learn After Actions

Learn After Actions

At the end of an action cycle, there is a window of opportunity to learn how to improve next time. Some people never learn. That is also true of some teams and organizations. All too often, dysfunctional group dynamics, people performance problems, and/or poor...
Design Your Future Picture

Design Your Future Picture

Innovative strategic thinking begins with long-term outcomes. Visualize what you aim to achieve and when. Few would sign aboard if someone suggested that we set sail in stormy weather without knowing where we were going. To be genuinely enthusiastic about a journey,...