Summary
Measure What Matters by John Doerr explores the power of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in driving organizational success. Through case studies from Google, Intel and other famous companies, Doerr illustrates how setting clear, ambitious goals with measurable outcomes fosters alignment, accountability, and performance across teams, leading to sustained innovation and growth.
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Quote
Ideas are easy. Execution is everything.
Learnings
- OKRs drive focus: OKRs help organizations narrow down their focus to what truly matters by limiting the number of objectives.
- Alignment is critical: OKRs ensure that everyone’s efforts align with the company’s top goals.
- Transparency builds trust: OKRs are typically public within an organization. When goals are visible to all, it fosters accountability.
Review
Measure What Matters transformed how I approach goals. The OKR framework is both simple and powerful, helping me focus, align and achieve more with clarity. John Doerr’s insights and real-world examples inspired me deeply. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about impactful leadership and measurable success.
Audience
- Business leaders & managers: The book offers practical guidance on using OKRs to focus teams, foster alignment and boost accountability.
- Entrepreneurs & startup founders: Ideal for those launching or scaling ventures, the OKR framework helps clarify their most important goals, track progress, and maintain agility.
- Team members: Teams can apply OKRs to their own projects—enhancing collaboration, ownership and measurable progress toward meaningful objectives .
Details*
Pages
320
ISBN
978-0525536222
Publisher
Portfolio
Price
13.97
€