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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

The OKR process imposes discipline on the organization, helping individuals understand their priorities and make conscious decisions about what not to work on.

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How Google sets goals: OKRs / Startup Lab Workshop

@ GV (Google Ventures)

How Google sets goals: OKRs / Startup Lab Workshop

05/15/13

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

A successful OKR process creates a virtuous cycle where individual objectives align with company goals, ensuring everyone is working towards the same results.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

I believe that implementing OKRs should happen as soon as possible in a company's evolution to establish a disciplined approach early on.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

The commitment to measurable objectives and transparency is crucial for the success of the OKR process within a company.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

Setting objectives and key results (OKRs) has been a critical element of Google's management since 1999, helping the company grow and maintain its focus.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

I stressed the importance of simplicity in the OKR process, advocating for a straightforward approach to tracking and grading objectives.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

When I joined Google, I was unfamiliar with the OKR process, but over five years, it clarified my objectives and helped me understand what I should focus on.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

OKRs are not a performance evaluation tool; they are meant to guide and measure progress rather than serve as a basis for annual reviews.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

I emphasized that grades for OKRs should be directional indicators rather than precise scores, focusing on delivering results instead of over-engineering the grading process.

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Rick Klau

05/15/13

@ GV (Google Ventures)

John Do introduced OKRs to Google when the company was less than a year old, demonstrating that even young companies can benefit from structured goal-setting.