Year: 2022

OKR Lessons, Tips, Tricks, and Resources

Jeff Gallimore Uncategorized
WA target used in archery shooting at Radeberg
archery by Gunnar Richter is licensed under CC BY 3.0

We’ve been on an OKR journey for a little over two years. I think it’s pretty funny (no, not really) that when we first started, we all said something to the effect of, “This makes sense and doesn’t seem too complicated. It should be straightforward.” I mean, how hard could be it be come up with a handful of words to describe what’s most important and a few metrics to go with them every few months?

Hah! It’s amazing how something that seems so simple in concept becomes so complex in practice.

I’ve picked up some lessons, tips, tricks, and resources along our journey. These are relevant in our context and work for us (mostly). Ironically, we usually discovered them through something that wasn’t working for us. Disclaimer: If you’re considering any of these for your own organization, just remember, YMMV. Continue reading →

To Certify or Not to Certify

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Appointment and certification of Virginia surveyor Robert Todd

That is the question.

Over the years, I’ve had discussions (sometimes debates) with many about the value of certifications. The opinions I’ve heard vary widely. On one hand, I hear, “Certifications are not worth the paper they’re printed on.” (And we don’t even print certifications on paper anymore.) On another, I hear, “Certifications are a good way to level up in your career and get better opportunities.” What’s the right answer? It depends. Certifications are worth what they’re worth to you depending on the certification and situation. Continue reading →