An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Managing Performance with OKR
(Objectives and Key Results)

Goal Setting, Objectives and Key Results
(OKR) for Managers and Leaders

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

In a world where agility, alignment, and performance are critical to success, organizations need frameworks that foster clarity, focus, and accountability. The Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) methodology is a proven performance management system that empowers teams to connect their efforts to strategic priorities and drive measurable results.

The Managing Performance with OKRs training course provides a practical, in-depth exploration of how to implement, manage, and optimize OKRs at all organizational levels. This 5-day training course equips professionals with the tools to set ambitious yet attainable objectives, track progress through key results, and foster a high-performance culture rooted in purpose, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Through interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and group exercises, participants will learn to align individual, team, and organizational goals while improving transparency, engagement, and results.

This Managing Performance with OKR (Objectives and Key Results) training course will highlight:

  • The fundamentals and philosophy behind the OKR framework
  • How to set clear, inspiring objectives and measurable key results
  • Techniques to align OKRs with strategic goals across the organization
  • Best practices for cascading OKRs and gaining team buy-in
  • Strategies to foster accountability, motivation, and engagement
  • Using OKRs for performance reviews and continuous improvement

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Managing Performance with OKRs training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles and benefits of the OKR methodology
  • Define strategic, specific, and measurable OKRs that drive business impact
  • Align OKRs with organizational vision, mission, and strategy
  • Cascade OKRs effectively across departments and teams
  • Foster a culture of ownership and performance accountability
  • Use OKRs to support performance reviews and adaptive planning
  • Leverage OKRs for continuous improvement and innovation
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Managing Performance with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainers lead sessions of discussion. There will be regular Q&A, learning tasks, small group work and videos learning.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations that adopt OKRs through this training course will benefit from:

  • Stronger alignment between strategy and execution
  • Improved performance tracking and outcome measurement
  • Increased transparency and cross-functional collaboration
  • Higher employee engagement through clarity of purpose
  • Faster adaptation to change with measurable progress checkpoints
  • Improved management decision-making through data-driven goals
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants attending this training course will gain:

  • A solid understanding of how OKRs improve goal clarity and performance
  • The ability to lead goal-setting conversations with clarity and confidence
  • Practical experience in setting, aligning, and reviewing OKRs
  • Enhanced skills in performance management and strategic planning
  • Tools to motivate team members and hold them accountable for outcomes
  • The ability to create a result-driven work environment
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This KC Academy Managing Performance with OKRs training course is designed for professionals involved with the planning process. It will be of benefit for all managers who seek to enhance their planning skills.

Typical delegates would include the following:

  • Specialist Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Departmental Head
  • HR Professionals
  • Operational Managers
  • Team Leaders

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Introduction to Goal Setting and OKR
  • Introduction to Goal Setting: Understanding the importance of setting clear and actionable goals
  • Goal setting psychology and examples in the modern organisation
  • Introduction to OKR: and its role in performance management
  • Benefits of OKR: Explaining the advantages of using OKR to align teams and drive results
  • Creating Measurable Key Results: examples and models
  • Using key results that serve as performance indicators
  • Using OKR for enabling teams to track progress and measure success
  • Aligning OKR with Strategy: Establishing the connection between organizational strategy and individual/team OKR
Day 2: Defining Effective Objectives
  • Characteristics of effective objectives that are clear and compelling.
  • Crafting Performance-Boosting Objectives: Guiding participants in formulating clear and inspiring objectives that align with organizational goals.
  • Setting Challenging but Achievable Goals with OKR for teams and individuals
  • Setting Meaningful Key Results: strategies for creating measurable and challenging
  • Case studies and examples of how key results can drive performance.
  • OKR and Employee Development: Exploring the relationship between OKR and professional growth.
Day 3: Communication and Alignment with OKR
  • Cascading OKR: Exploring the process of cascading OKR from top-level objectives to individual team members' goals
  • Strategies for communicating objectives, goals, and OKR to teams.
  • Importance of clear and consistent communication for goal alignment.
  • Techniques for cascading OKR from top-level objectives to different teams and individuals.
  • OKR Implementation Process: Step-by-step guide to introducing OKR within an organization.
  • OKR Review Cycles: Exploring the cadence and frequency of OKR check-ins, updates, and evaluations.
Day 4: Coaching and Performance Improvement with OKR
  • Coaching skills to support employees in achieving their objectives.
  • Providing constructive feedback, guidance, and motivation using OKR
  • Leveraging OKR to identify performance gaps and opportunities for growth
  • Strategies for using OKR as a basis for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Effective Performance Tracking: Discussing tools and techniques to monitor and measure progress towards Key Results
  • Building Accountability: Strategies to foster accountability and ownership among team members
  • Handling Challenges and Setbacks: Addressing common issues that may arise during OKR implementation and providing solutions.
  • Case Study Analysis: Analyzing real-world examples of successful OKR implementations and performance improvements.
Day 5: Performance Review, Feedback, and Future-Proofing
  • Conducting effective performance reviews based on OKR and key results
  • Encouraging self-assessment, reflection, and collaborative goal-setting
  • Exploring the role of OKR in adapting to changing business landscapes
  • Strategies for using OKR to foster agility, innovation, and resilience
  • Role of Key Results: Understanding how measurable Key Results contribute to tracking progress and success
  • Continuous Improvement: Discussing how OKR contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability
  • Group Activity: Participants create a mock OKR framework for a hypothetical project
  • Certificate Distribution: Recognizing participants' successful completion of the training course
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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