Cascading OKRs: A Better Approach
2025-01-17
Traditional cascading OKRs, breaking down company objectives into departmental and team goals, often fails due to its additive nature. This ignores interdependencies between departments. The author proposes an 'enabling' approach, focusing on how teams support the company's strategic objectives rather than simply decomposing them. Even if a team's OKRs don't directly relate to the company's, their supporting role is crucial. The article stresses that OKRs should serve the overall company strategy, not just quarterly goals. Teams should consider their contribution to the long-term strategic vision.