Implementation Program

Proven OKR
Implementation That Sticks

A structured, expert-led program refined across 1,000+ organizations, designed to turn OKRs from a concept into your operating system.

1,000+ Organizations Trained
70,000+ Certified Practitioners
2-4 Month Program
25h Expert Coaching
PHASE BY PHASE How Your Program Runs A Assessment Weeks 1-2 · Pre-program 0 Foundation Weeks 2-4 · Understand 1 Education Weeks 4-6 · Learn 2 Drafting Weeks 6-8 · Learn 3 Execution Ongoing · Practise 4 Review Final 2 weeks · Practise
Governed by the OKRImpact Board · OKR experts and coaches supporting every phase
Why organizations come to us

Sound Familiar?

Most organisations start OKRs with good intentions. These are the friction points that derail them.

01

Teams working in silos

Strategy does not translate into coordinated daily work across departments.

02

Output over outcome thinking

Teams celebrate shipping tasks, not achieving meaningful impact.

03

Missing ownership and accountability

Goals exist but nobody owns specific outcomes, so progress drifts.

04

Losing momentum mid-cycle

Strong kick-off, weak follow-through. OKRs become a quarterly checkbox.

The framework

Three Tiers, One Sustainable System

Our implementation process moves every organization through three interconnected tiers, from discovery to self-sufficient execution.

1
Tier one
Understand

Assess, diagnose, and design your program around real problems, not templates.

2
Tier two
Learn

Train teams in outcome-thinking, draft OKRs, and align across departments.

3
Tier three
Practise

Execute with Board oversight, govern weekly cadence, and compound each cycle.

Phase by phase

How Your Program Runs

Six stages across three tiers, each one building on the last until the cadence runs without us

A
Assessment Weeks 1-2 · Pre-program

What Problems Does the Organization Want to Solve With OKRs

Before any implementation begins, the OKRImpact Board works with leadership to understand the specific challenges, ambitions, and context of the organization. This ensures the program solves real problems, not a generic template.

OKRImpact Board role
Experts lead discovery sessions with leadership
Coaches map team-level pain points
Key Activities
Conduct structured discovery sessions with leadership and key stakeholders
Identify execution challenges: misaligned teams, output-over-outcome thinking, poor accountability
Map the current goal-setting approach: what works, what is broken
Clarify strategic ambitions across 90 days, 1 to 3 years, and beyond
Assess readiness: leadership commitment, change appetite, data and tooling
Define what success looks like
Key Outputs
Problem statement Current-state assessment Success criteria Readiness score Implementation brief
Common Problems Uncovered
Teams in silos Strategy not reaching daily work Output over outcome Missing ownership Lack of leadership commitment Too many misaligned KPIs No way to measure progress Momentum lost between cycles
0
Foundation Phase 0 · Weeks 2-4 · Understand

Strategic Alignment and Program Design

Using the assessment findings, the Board designs the program structure specific to this organization. Champions are identified, tooling is configured, and communications are live before any training begins.

OKRImpact Board role
Experts design the program structure
Coaches identify and brief internal Champions
Key Activities
Brief executive sponsor and senior leadership on scope, cycle length, and ambitions
Map the outcome hierarchy: connect today's work to vision and mission
Identify and onboard OKR Champions per team
Select the pilot group and choose the OKR platform
Agree the scoring methodology
Distribute the OKR Playbook and launch change communication
Key Outputs
OKR Playbook Outcome hierarchy map Named Champions Platform configured Communication plan live
1
Education Phase 1 · Weeks 4-6 · Understand to Learn

Training and Capability Building

Board Coaches deliver role-specific workshops tailored to your context. The majority of time is hands-on interactive exercises, not lecture, so teams develop outcome-thinking directly.

OKRImpact Board role
Coaches facilitate workshops
Experts ensure methodology quality and depth
Key Activities
Deliver role-specific workshops for leadership, team leads, and contributors
Teach outcome-thinking: objectives versus tasks versus key results
Connect how 90-day OKRs serve the long-term vision
Run interactive drafting exercises tailored to your strategy
Train Champions to facilitate team sessions independently
Begin C-OKRP® certification and run the all-hands kick-off
Key Outputs
Teams writing outcome OKRs Champions trained Certification underway Top-level OKRs announced
2
Drafting Phase 2 · Weeks 6-8 · Learn

OKR Drafting, Alignment, and Publishing

Leadership publishes company OKRs first. Teams draft bottom-up, asking how they can contribute. Board Experts quality-gate every OKR before it is published, so every Key Result has a named owner.

OKRImpact Board role
Experts quality-gate all OKRs
Coaches facilitate cross-team alignment
Key Activities
Executive sponsor publishes top-level OKRs at an all-hands meeting
Teams draft bottom-up OKRs aligned to company priorities
Board Coaches facilitate alignment sessions between teams
Board Experts refine drafted OKRs for outcomes, not outputs
Assign a named owner to every Key Result
Publish all OKRs centrally, visible to the whole organization
Key Outputs
Published OKRs at all levels Cross-team alignment map Named owner per KR Scoring agreed
3
Execution Phase 3 · Ongoing · Learn to Practise

Execution, Cadence, and Governance

This is where most OKR programs fail. Without ongoing support, teams return to their to-do lists. Board Coaches run weekly check-ins and coach teams to use OKRs as daily decision filters.

OKRImpact Board role
Coaches run weekly check-ins
Experts govern monthly reviews
Key Activities
Board Coaches facilitate weekly check-ins on status, blockers, and prioritization
Board Experts govern monthly reviews on alignment and resources
Coaches support teams in using OKRs as filters, not status reports
Leaders coached to model OKR-driven behavior
Key Results updated in real time on a live dashboard
Mid-cycle adaptations managed carefully, only where required
Key Outputs
Weekly check-in rhythm Live progress dashboard OKRs shaping decisions Leaders referencing OKRs
4
Review Phase 4 · Final 2 weeks · Practise

Retrospective, Reflection, and Next-cycle Planning

Each cycle ends with a structured retrospective. Teams score OKRs, extract honest learnings, and carry them into the next cycle. With each iteration, the Board is needed less, and that independence is the measure of success.

OKRImpact Board role
Coaches lead the retrospective
Experts assess maturity and plan improvements
Key Activities
Board Coaches lead a structured retrospective on what worked and why
Score all Key Results with Expert oversight
Identify capacity and skillset for the next cycle
Celebrate wins and acknowledge effort, not just scores of 1.0
Board Experts conduct a program maturity assessment
Feed learnings forward and publish the retrospective org-wide
Key Outputs
Scored OKRs archived Retrospective shared org-wide Next-cycle priorities Maturity assessment
Phases 1 to 4 repeat each OKR cycle. With each iteration, teams need the OKRImpact Board less, and the culture compounds.
Program details

What's Included

Everything your organization needs to launch OKRs and keep them running after we step back

2-4
Month program duration
Full cycle from assessment through first retrospective.
25h
Total OKR coaching sessions
Split into 12 live Zoom sessions with Board Coaches.
20
Participants per program
Designed for leadership and key cross-functional teams.
Any organization, anywhere
Fully remote delivery, with global client experience across 80+ countries.
Ready to get started

Book Your Consultation

Book a 30-minute consultation with the OKRImpact Board. We will assess your organization's readiness and design the right program for you.

No commitment required · Tailored to your organization's needs

Right for you if

Any Organization That Wants OKRs to Actually Work

Whatever your role, the program meets the specific problem you are trying to solve.

01

CEOs and Top Management

Need strategic alignment, accountability, and focus across the whole organization.

02

Middle Management

Struggling with team alignment, resource decisions, and translating strategy to execution.

03

HR and People Teams

Building performance culture, engagement frameworks, and change management capacity.

04

Teams and Employees

Want clarity on priorities, ownership of outcomes, and recognition for real impact.

Start Your Implementation Program

Book a free consultation with the OKRImpact Board. In 30 minutes we will assess your readiness, identify your biggest blockers, and outline a program shaped around your organization.