60+ resources that will make you an OKR champion 2024
Learning about OKRs can be challenging. There are plenty of resources to learn from. We’ve gathered some helpful resources to learn more about Objectives and Key Results and become a strong Leader in the OKR framework. Learn and achieve great results with the OKR methodology.
Guides and Free Courses
- Foundation Guide for OKRs
- Guide: Set goals with OKRs
- OKR Paper
- Team Playbook OKRs
- OKR Foundation Course
OKR Books
- Measure What Matters
- Radical Focus
- High Output Management
- How to Measure Anything
- How Google Works
- Work Rules!
- Succeeding with OKRs in Agile
OKR Articles & Blogs
- Good objective, bad objective
- Are you doing OKRs right?
- How Ambitious Should your OKRs Be?
- OKR vs KPIs, What is the Difference
- How to Make OKRs Actually Work at Your Startup
- The Management Framework that Propelled LinkedIn to a $20 Billion Company
- Step by Step Guide to OKRs
Videos
- Rick Klay’s video from Google Ventures explaining how Google sets OKR
- Why the secret to success is setting the right goals by John Doer (TED talk)
- Interview with John Doerr on OKRs and Measuring What Matters by Donald Sull
- Simon Sinek about “Why leaders eat last”
- Accomplish big goals with Objectives & Key Results by Christina Wodtke
- How to Scale Your Business Using OKRs | Vishen Lakhiani
- OKR in 7 Simple Steps (Secrets From Successful Serial Founder)
- OKNOTOK OKRs 3Ms: Mindset, Mission, Measurement with Jon Smart
Podcasts
OKR examples
Communities
OKR Software and blogs
Leadership Books
- Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell
- Principles – Ray Dalio
- Blue Ocean strategy (Expanded Edition) – W. Chan Kim, Renee Mauborgne
- Noise – Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, Cass R. Sunstein (On decision making)
OKR software
- How to select the OKR tool and the OKR tools comparison by How-To-OKR.com
- Questions to consider when buying an OKR tool from Ben Lamorte.
Here are some of my popular OKR software vendors as of 2023:
The G2 platform offers an honest and transparent overview of OKR vendors in the market based on real client testimonials and ratings.
FAQs for “Learning about OKRs and Becoming a Strong Leader in the OKR Framework”
Q1: What are some essential guides and free courses to learn about OKRs?
There are several essential guides and free courses available to help you learn about OKRs, including the Foundation Guide for OKRs, the guide on setting goals with OKRs, the OKR Paper, and the Team Playbook OKRs. Additionally, the OKR Foundation Course is a great resource to build a solid understanding of OKRs.
Q2: What are some recommended books to deepen my knowledge of OKRs and leadership?
To deepen your knowledge of OKRs and leadership, consider reading the following books: “Measure What Matters” by John Doerr, “Radical Focus” by Christina Wodtke, “High Output Management” by Andrew Grove, “How to Measure Anything” by Douglas Hubbard, “How Google Works” by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg, “Work Rules!” by Laszlo Bock, and “Succeeding with OKRs in Agile” by Allan Kelly.
Q3: Where can I find informative articles and blogs on OKRs?
Informative articles and blogs on OKRs can be found in sources like “Good Objective, Bad Objective,” “Are You Doing OKRs Right?,” “How Ambitious Should Your OKRs Be?,” “OKRs vs KPIs: What is the Difference?,” “How to Make OKRs Actually Work at Your Startup,” and “The Management Framework that Propelled LinkedIn to a $20 Billion Company.” Additionally, the “Step by Step Guide to OKRs” offers comprehensive insights.
Q4: Are there any recommended videos and podcasts on OKRs?
Yes, there are several recommended videos and podcasts on OKRs. Key videos include Rick Klau’s explanation on how Google sets OKRs, John Doerr’s TED talk on setting the right goals, and interviews with John Doerr on OKRs. Notable podcasts include “Perform – OKRI Podcast” and “Giant Talk – a podcast from There Be Giants.”
Q5: What are some popular OKR software tools to consider?
Some popular OKR software tools to consider include FlowyTeam, okri.io, 15Five, Lattice, Leapsome, Workpath, and Workboard. For an honest overview of OKR vendors, you can check the G2 platform, which provides real client testimonials and ratings. Additionally, resources like “How to Select the OKR Tool” and “Questions to Consider When Buying an OKR Tool” by Ben Lamorte offer valuable guidance.
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