The 4-Day Design Sprint: A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works When I was at ANZ, we tried doing workshops to get alignment and move fast. We had the post-its, the energy, the walls full of ideas. But the truth is, we weren’t really talking to real users, and most of the time we’d finish the week still debating what to build. It wasn’t until I started using Design Sprints properly

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I’ve lost count of how many OKRs I’ve read that go something like: Objective: Launch the app Key Result 1: Release the app Key Result 2: Get some feedback Key Result 3: Improve the app It’s a to-do list dressed up in strategy clothes. It looks neat, but it doesn’t move the needle. It doesn’t spark action or build alignment. The truth is, a well-written OKR is less about polish

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What Are the Common Pitfalls in OKR Implementation and How Can Coaching Help?Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have become a popular framework for setting and achieving business goals. When implemented correctly, OKRs can drive alignment, enhance focus, and improve organisational performance. However, many companies struggle to adopt them effectively, leading to frustration and missed targets.So, why do OKRs fail? The answer often lies in poor goal-setting, lack of accountability, and

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There doesn’t seem to be much AI can’t help with these days. As with most things, AI can significantly increase the effectiveness of your Objectives and Key Results (OKR) setting process and improve the quality of your OKRs. But you need to know when and how to use it. Sure, you could easily just ask Chat GPT or your choice of AI tool a simple prompt such as, “Create an

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I hate being late. I hate it even more when my projects are late.  I follow the mantra from the great film Glengarry Glen Ross, starring Al Pacino no less! Instead of Always Be Closing (ABC), I follow ACD. Always Be Delivering. You can’t be late when you’re early. It seems my opinion is by far the exception. Instead, most executives roll with “Go big or go home”. They go

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If you're looking for an OKR tool, then you probably know what they're all about. The thing is, most people fail to embed OKR in the fabric of their business. They then wonder why OKR isn't working for them.That's why it's so important to have a tool which helps you track your OKRs at least weekly... yes that's right. Weekly! If weekly is too much, then you probably have the

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