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Team OKRs in Action

Rather than cascade OKRs, use collaborative alignment.

Overview Team OKRs in Action explains how teams can adopt Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) collaboratively rather than through top-down cascades. It shows how high-performing teams own outcomes, align with strategy, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Takeaways

  • Collaborative alignment replaces cascading OKRs.
  • Teams define and own their objectives and key results.
  • Regular conversations bridge strategy and execution.
  • Clear outcome ownership improves delivery and learning.

Who Would Benefit

  • Engineering managers and technical leaders.
  • Product owners and team leads.
  • Agile coaches and Scrum masters.
  • Executives looking to improve strategic alignment.

Frameworks and Methodologies

  • OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
  • Agile and Scrum practices
  • Continuous improvement loops
Source: martinfowler.com
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