Discover insights on OKRs with expert Ben Lamorte as he discusses their evolution, implementation phases, and why many organizations struggle with effective adoption.
A new podcast episode of What’s Your Baseline was published on Feb 24, 2025 with the original title:
Episode 85 — OKRs: Ben Lamorte
Overview:
In this podcast episode, host discusses the evolution and implementation of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with expert Ben Lamorte, who shares insights into their growing popularity and effective coaching strategies. Lamorte elaborates on why many firms struggle with OKRs and outlines critical phases for successful implementation.
Core content:
- Ben Lamorte, a leading OKRs coach, has helped over 200 organizations worldwide with their OKR implementation.
- The podcast covers the background of Ben Lamorte, his journey, and the importance of a structured approach to OKRs.
- Discussion on the challenges workers face with OKRs and the common pitfalls in OKR programs.
- Insights into the three phases of implementing OKRs as described in Lamorte’s field book.
- Key deployment parameters for the successful initiation of OKR programs in organizations.
Learnings:
- Listeners will understand the foundational principles of OKRs and why they have become a popular management tool in organizations.
- The episode highlights the importance of custom coaching strategies when initiating OKR frameworks.
- Participants will learn about the historical evolution of OKRs and their varying applications across industries.
- The three critical phases for effective OKR implementation to ensure alignment and measurable outcomes are discussed.
- Listeners will gain insights into solving common issues workers face with current OKR practices and how to avoid failures.
The original content was published in English.
