The OKR Effect: How Outcome Focus Transforms Strategy Execution

In this episode of the Incremental Edge, Emma speaks with Roger Longden, founder of There Be Giants, a consultancy supporting organisations that want to turn strategy into action through OKRs. Roger works with businesses from ambitious 60-person teams to 20,000-person global corporates, and he shares what they all have in common when it comes to execution, alignment and accountability.

They discuss why annual planning cycles no longer keep pace with reality, how shorter cycles help leaders course-correct, and why “spotlighting” creates real strategic focus. Roger also explains the relationship between OKRs and KPIs, the part psychological safety plays in making OKRs work, and the early pitfalls leaders fall into when they try to implement OKRs alone.

If you’re an MD, CFO or operational leader who wants more agility, clearer priorities and better outcomes, this episode offers practical steps you can take straightaway.

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▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u-IlwKISLE 
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zcaM5eYG6MvbldHkOAg1q 
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-okr-effect-how-outcome-focus-transforms-strategy/id1822520873?i=1000739310707 

Read:
Episode Shownotes & Key Takeaways: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/okr-effect-how-outcome-focus-transforms-strategy-execution-datel-gmlwe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via 
Read on Datel Blog: The OKR Effect: Why outcome focus improves strategic execution 

Connect with the speakers:
Emma Pownall - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emmapownall
Emma Pownall is Marketing Director at Datel. 
Roger Longden - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rogerlongden
Roger Longden is the founder of There Be Giants
https://therebegiants.com/

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