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Steven Granese
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Unleashing the Power of OKRs: An Introduction to Organizational Goal Setting
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have emerged as a formidable force in performance management and business transformation. Pioneered by...
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Steven Granese
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Crafting Connected Key Results
As I interact with clients who have tried OKRs in their current or past organizations, a recurring theme surfaces repeatedly; they...
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Steven Granese
- May 21
- 2 min
From Process to Product-Driven Agility
As the agile industry evolves, most innovation has shifted away from process and towards product. This shift means that businesses want...
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Steven Granese
- May 21
- 2 min
Don't Confuse OKRs with Project Plans
The business world is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the latest strategies and frameworks is essential to stay ahead of the...
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Steven Granese
- May 2
- 2 min
Ted Lasso: The Agile Coach We Didn't Know We Needed
"Ted Lasso," the heartwarming and hilarious Apple TV+ show about an American football coach who finds himself coaching a British soccer...
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Steven Granese
- Apr 19
- 3 min
OKRs & KPIs: What is the Best Fit for your Company?
Maximizing organizational performance is an ongoing challenge for businesses of all sizes. Many leaders use performance management tools...
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Steven Granese
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Building Better Products with Empiricism and Feedback
In the last 20 years, Agile has become the predominant method for developing software. While most companies today are adopting agile in...
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Steven Granese
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Why Should You Consider OKRs to Grow Your Business?
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have become a popular goal-setting framework many successful businesses use today. The idea of OKRs...
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Steven Granese
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Podcast Review: "Focused" - Practical Tips and Insightful Advice for Improved Productivity
Focused is a podcast hosted by David Sparks and Mike Schmitz that focuses on helping listeners improve their productivity and focus. Each...
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Steven Granese
- Mar 4
- 2 min
The Agile Mindset for Leaders: Thinking Beyond Frameworks
Agility is a critical aspect of modern business, and leaders need to develop an agile mindset to thrive in today's fast-paced, uncertain,...
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Steven Granese
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Clarity Matters: Why Leaders Need to Establish Measurable Goals
Setting goals is an essential part of any successful business strategy. Goals help teams focus their efforts and stay motivated, but the...
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Steven Granese
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Unlock Your Potential: A Review of "Measure What Matters"
"Measure What Matters" is a book written by John Doerr, a venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. The book, published in...
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Steven Granese
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Unlocking the Power of Focus by Focusing on "The One Thing"
In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of multitasking and constant distractions. But what if...
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Steven Granese
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
Mastering the Art of OKR Implementation: A Step-by-Step Guide for Organizational Success
The article "Implementing OKRs Successfully Within an Organization" highlights the importance of implementing Objectives and Key Results...
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Steven Granese
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Boosting Productivity in Times of Economic Downturn: Strategies for Business Owners
The recent economic downturn has caused concern among many business owners, as productivity among employees has decreased. This is...
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