Setting Goals and Using Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)

Course Overview

NOTE: This Fast Track course on Setting Goals and Using OKRs includes the content from our three Bite-Sized courses:

• Setting Goals the SMART Way
• Using the Three Ps and Stretch Goals
• Using Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)

It also includes additional Intro and Wrap Up units, and an Assessment Test.   We start by outlining the importance of goals, and why you need them. Then we demonstrate the importance of defining exactly what you want to achieve.

But you need to set goals in a structured way. So we show you how to use the Three P’s as a great way to create this structure, because they’re simple, easy to remember, and proven to be effective.

And we show you how to gear them to results by structuring them in a SMART way. Here, you lay them out in a way that motivates people, yet makes them accountable, too, so everyone gets a positive and focused message about what they need to do.

We then take it further with Stretch Goals, which turn potential into results. And finally, we show you how to use Objectives & Key Results (or OKRs) to work collaboratively for smoother operation and sustainable results.

By doing this, you're laying the foundation to make it so much easier to manage and achieve your goals.

Course Objectives:

After taking this short course, you'll be able to:

• Understand the importance of setting goals
• Define what you want to accomplish
• Use the Three Ps of setting goals
• Make your goals SMART (and more effective!)
• Turn potential into results with Stretch Goals
• Use Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for sustainable success

Course Topics:

• Module Introduction & Workbook Download
• The Importance of Setting Goals
• Knowing What You Want to Accomplish
• The Three Ps of Goals
• Setting Up for Success With SMART Goals
• Getting More With Stretch Goals
• Using Objectives & Key Results (OKRs)
• Key Takeaways
• Module Test
• Course Wrap Up
• [NOTE: An interactive workbook is provided to support your learning]

Target Audience:

This course is relevant to anyone!  No matter what our situation, we can all benefit from setting goals - and doing it in the most effective way.

Whether you're managing a team of people, or planning your own activity, if you set goals you'll have a good idea of where you (and/or your team) need to be.  If you do it well, you'll set the foundation for success.

In this course, we take you from the very basics of defining goals, through SMART methodology and Stretch Goals and on to using OKRs, which is likely the most effective way of setting, and managing, goals that you'll need.