The benefits of OKRs and using Viva Goals
Have you had a chance to read this blog post? How we are improving employee engagement and business value with Viva Goals - Microsoft Community Hub It documents the journey my peers and I have had by ... Having targeted Objectives Having supported and specific Key Results and Using Viva Goals to manage the ongoing progress our team is having against the OKRs Our journey has seen measurable improvements, as documented in the above blog post. I'm curious... have you seen similar or different results? What's your journey been like? Or, if you haven't started, what are some areas that you hope to see improved?Viva Community launch day giveaway!
Hey Community Members! In celebration of the launch of the Viva Community today, we’re giving away Microsoft Corporate Vice President, Vetri Vellore’s book, OKRs for All! Here’s how to enter: Comment/reply in this thread to this question, "Fill in the blank: ________ would make the goal-setting process at my organization better." The first 50 community members to do so, will receive the OKRs for All book! Review the official rules and disclaimers for this offer here.Really, are OKRs just for senior leadership?
Hey folks! My name is Michael Davis, and I've been practicing OKRs for...quite some time. I founded Ally.io's strategic services practice, and lead a team of OKR coaches here at Microsoft. One of the most common questions I've gotten in side conversations with clients and members of their organizations is simply: why should I use OKRs? It seems like something that's really intended for senior leaders who just want more visibility into what's happening While OKRs certainly help to provide visibility for senior leadership, it does the same for employees throughout an organization. But wait: visibility is not enough, you still haven't answered the question: why should I use OKRs? Here are some reasons why, and why they're particularly valuable for teams A quick way to stay aligned on team goals, supporting initiatives A great way to stay in sync with your manager or direct reports without having to nag people constantly in 1-1 chats or e-mails You can leverage Dashboards to run team meetings and track notes / action items over time in ONE place Bonus: Businesses run with a focus on strategic priorities and metrics. Getting into the habit of thinking in these patterns can be extremely beneficial over one's career in the long run! But practically, how do I get started? Do I have to train everyone on my team on OKRs? The simple answer is No. OKRs are a skillset that gets nurtured over time, and many people need time to really build and hone this skillset. A great way to start with Viva Goals is simply to enter existing goals into the system, and start using it in your team meetings or bi-weekly / monthly reviews. Over time, you can use our plethora of resources to upskill your team(s) at a pace that makes sense for your business.Viva Goals Office Hours: Communications Planning for Your OKR Program AMA
Do you have questions about creating a strong and well-executed OKR communication strategy for team-level and leadership-level OKR planning meetings - including, creating a work back strategy for monthly reviews, quarterly closeouts, and annual financial planning? If the answer is yes - join us on this thread, on May 31st from 10:00 am - 10:30 am PST as Erin Donoso answers any questions you have about communications planning for your OKR program - post questions below in the thread and Erin will be here live on May 31st answering them! See you all then!
How My Team Got Started with OKRs
My team recently started helping our clients to create accountability and transparency through Viva Goals, and understanding OKRs has been foundational to enabling success. I'll share how we got started with OKRs: 1. First, we sought to understand the difference between OKRs and other goal setting frameworks. For example, in my experience as a Strategy & Operations professional, I was much more acquainted with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) than I was OKRs. I found that KPIs are a measurable way to understand performance, but they are missing some key elements that OKRs bring to the table: the "why?" behind the measure, and the "how will we get there?" steps to achieve it. 2. Next, we took advantage of the Viva Goals materials within Microsoft Learn. There is a wealth of training courses and information there that really helped us in our learning journey. 3. Lastly, we practiced using OKRs! We set OKRs for every engagement now, and not only has it been a great way to grasp the concept -- it has enabled us to set aspirational goals and go back regularly to measure how we are performing against what we set out to do. How did you get started with OKRs?
