The ultimate guide to OKRs | Christina Wodtke (Stanford)

[@brendahoyt4269]

Good content. Christina has given me quite a bit of motivation. I am ADHD. I am 60+ and just finished my Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with software engineering. Summa Cum Ladde. I have worked in many different areas in tech and for 30+ years. I thought for sure that I was tagged as NO good due to ADHD and yet there are so many areas where we have hyper focus that is not recognized as a plus from management. I take heart in knowing that if you are at Stanford, there is a place for me to find another job that is interesting as well as a place to make a difference.

[@adamxjolie]

Really enjoyed the casual chat and her manner of explaining things. One of the most helpful podcast episodes I've listened to and hands-down the best and simplest way to approach OKRs.

[@timothylukehopkins]

Love Christina and OKRs. Thank you for a great convo. Appreciate the finale on slowing down. I listened to this on 1.5x so hearing that advice at speed was… special. Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@timmeinhardt8522]

Lenny, First time listener. i found this through an OKR thread. Christina is a breath of fresh air in this OKR world. There is so much mis and bad information about OKRs and her ability to cut through the noise and get to what is really important is her gift. She keeps its simple. Thank you Lenny & Christina!

[@timmeinhardt8522]

Lenny, I have a very successful Podcast called OKRs Q&A podcast -I have over 90+ episodes and counting - any interest in joining me for a podcast?

[@charlieir1]

Thanks Lenny & Christina, Very practical and down to earth. I always though the google model was 70:20:10 in that the OKRs are over time 70 for the the next 12Month; 20 for 12-24 months; 10 for 24-36 months on....all the best, Charlie

[@F1DavidShow]

Putting like before video starts. Incredible work you’re doing for community and definitely should have more subscribers

[@aprajita106]

Super like this podcast. I was waiting for you to bring someone and talk about OKR and seeing this one added here just fulfilled my wish and also helped me gain a better understanding of OKRs. Thanks for all the great work you do and all the amazing folks you bring into this channel.

[@ClemensAdolphs]

Bookmarked and liked. The book (Radical Focus) is great but I find when trying to get other people on board, it's often easier to send them to a video or talk rather than telling them "Go read Christina's book about it". Although I'm still telling everyone to "go read Christina's book about it" 😛

[@ClemensAdolphs]

On the question at 55:50 or so. Some sources suggest making a distinction between aspirational OKRs (where hitting 70% is already amazing) and committed OKRs (where you MUST hit 100). I think to remember from Radical Focus that Christina isn't a fan of that because it complicates things. Plus imho there's a good chance that these "must hit" goals come from business-as-usual, which shouldn't be part of the OKR process anyway. (Objective: Don't get arrested by the IRS, as measured by KR1: File and pay 100% of my income tax)

[@artashesvardanyan763]

Hey Lenny, this was a nice one - bravo! I'd love you to do one episode around going scrappy and not perfect in order to find the PMF @LennysPodcast

[@TristanBailey]

I like your discussion and agree with the thoughts on breaking down OKRs but they should be not structured as a project in an O wirh KR as tasks. The objective is something broader or cuts across your department day to day work. It could be like a trend or habit that if you improve in your regular work would be better in the business. You decide the okrs and then projects and tasks are done to make the O happen and KeyResults are way of measuring directions.

[@jasbrar8824]

Hey Lenny, that is great podcast, may I know which software do you use to record the show?

[@adam-t]

My favorite Christina Wodtke quote (not from this interview): "If you ship games that are not fun, they will end up in the desert with those E.T. cartridges."

[@thexav131]

Great podcast ! Could add the link of the email status template that you mentionned at 52:32 please ?

[@LennysPodcast]

Here you go: www.oreilly.com/library/view/introduction-to-okrs/9781491971475/ch04.html