In this episode of Dreams with Deadlines, Jenny Herald welcomes Micaela Arizpe, Chief of Staff at Personio, to discuss the intricate challenges and strategies of scaling Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in a rapidly growing startup environment. Key Things Discussed: Navigating Growth and Process Evolution: Micaela shares her experience joining Personio at a pivotal growth stage with around 700 employees. She details how existing structures and processes began to show signs of strain under...

In this follow-up episode of Dreams With Deadlines, host Jenny Herald sits down once again with Kenneth Lewis, Co-Founder of OKR International. Building on their previous discussion about performance management and OKRs, they delve into new territories, shedding light on the nuanced application of OKRs in diverse industries. Key Things Discussed: Failure as a Stepping Stone: Kenneth shares compelling stories from companies that initially struggled with OKR adoption but eventually found...

In this episode of "Dreams With Deadlines," host Jenny Herald welcomes Kenneth Lewis, co-founder of OKR International, to explore the dynamic world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in business. With over two decades of experience and a rich history of working with renowned companies like Colgate, Swift, and Bosch, Kenneth delves deep into the practicalities and philosophies of OKRs. Key Things Discussed: The Journey to OKRs: Kenneth shares his personal and professional journey,...

In this episode of "Dreams With Deadlines," Jenny Herald sits down with Aaron Velek, Managing Consultant at Quantive, to delve deep into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Key Things Discussed: The Role of OKR Champions: Aaron Velek provides a comprehensive view of what it means to be an OKR champion, emphasizing the importance of being a subject matter expert, a coach to leaders and teams, and a change agent in organizations. He shares insights into the qualities and skills...

In this episode, Eleanor Manley, Co-Founder of Metta Space, delves into the critical issue of workplace misconduct and violence, shedding light on the startling statistics and the profound impact it has on organizations and individuals. Eleanor shares valuable insights into the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces, the role of technology in preventing and resolving workplace misconduct, and the need for data-driven strategies to address this pervasive problem. Key Things...

In this episode, we dive into the world of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and explore the critical aspect of OKR check-ins. Our guest, Christian Ulstrup, shares valuable insights and practical advice on making OKR check-ins effective. Key Things Discussed: The Power of Weekly OKR Check-Ins: Discover why having weekly OKR check-in meetings can be a game-changer for your organization. Christian emphasizes the importance of regularity, accountability, and momentum. Balancing Art and...

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, we delve into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with the expert, Mark Spitzer. Mark is a seasoned coach and consultant who specializes in helping organizations leverage OKRs to drive meaningful change and achieve their goals. Key Things Discussed: OKRs as a Catalyst for Transformation: Learn how OKRs go beyond metrics to inspire innovation and creativity within organizations. Balancing Run-the-Business and Change-the-Business...

In this special episode of "Dreams with Deadlines," Dr. Jennifer Jacobs, a former nuclear physicist and White House fellow, shares her inspiring journey from the world of nuclear counterterrorism to founding Connect Our Kids, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to transforming the foster care system. Key Things Discussed: The Foster Care Landscape: Dr. Jacobs delves into the staggering statistics surrounding foster care in the United States, shedding light on the number of children in...

In this episode of Dreams with Deadlines, host Jenny Herald dives deep into the world of product management with guest Itamar Gilad, author of the newest book, "Evidence-Guided: Creating High-Impact Products in the Face of Uncertainty." Key Things Discussed: Evidence-Guided Product Management: Itamar emphasizes the importance of making evidence-based decisions in product management. He shares how to set clear goals and align them with company objectives, enabling teams to focus on what...

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, host Jenny Herald interviews Tim Herbig, a seasoned expert on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). They unpack the deeper facets of this management tool that's taking the corporate world by storm: Key Things Discussed: Journey with Tim as he retraces his formative years with OKRs, shedding light on the challenges of top-down implementations. Emphasizing utility over form, he makes a case for the importance of day-to-day applicability of OKRs in...

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, host Jenny Herald dives into the dynamic world of marketing with Renata Lerch.  Renata shares her career journey, highlighting the evolution of marketing's role beyond departmental boundaries and the integration of operational strategies in creating a seamless brand experience. From her extensive global experience to her deep dive into different methodologies, Renata explores how these frameworks have shaped her approach to marketing. Key Things...

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, host Jenny Herald interviews strategy execution expert Brett Knowles to explore the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. Throughout the conversation, Brett shares insights and practical advice on leveraging AI and large language models like ChatGPT to enhance strategy execution. Key Things Discussed: The limitations of traditional approaches and the need for agility in strategy execution. The role of AI in creating an execution...

Join host Jenny Herald and special guest Andrea Belk Olson in this newest episode of Dreams With Deadlines as they dive into the world of OKRs and the challenges organizations face in driving change and building buy-in.  From understanding varied nomenclature to crafting achievable aspirations, they explore the importance of aligning organizational goals with the current state and involving people in the change process. Key Things Discussed: The concept of customer-centricity The Three Ws...

Host Jenny Herald dives deep into the journey of Ben Lamorte, the renowned OKRs expert and founder of okrs.com, in this captivating episode of Dreams With Deadlines.  Discover Ben's transformation from a network engineer to an OKR visionary as he shares his profound insights on deploying successful OKRs, overcoming challenges, and his bold coaching framework. Key Things Discussed: Unveiling the 10 universal deployment parameters for successful OKRs implementation. Exploring the distinction...

In this special episode of "Dreams with Deadlines," host Jenny Herald engages in a thought-provoking conversation with AI expert Gary Bhattacharjee. They explore the rise of generative AI and the evolving relationship between humans and machines.  Key Things Discussed: The potential applications of generative AI. The challenges of machine ambiguity and ethics. The significance of educators in the wisdom economy. The importance of trust in building strong alliances between humans and...

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, host Jenny Herald sits down with Natalija Hellesoe, an Organizational development Coach and OKR expert. Natalija shares her insights and experiences in implementing OKRs, emphasizing the importance of leadership engagement, setting realistic commitments, and making time a priority.  Key Things Discussed: The concept of "eat the frog" days and how they can help teams overcome time constraints.  The need for education, continuous improvement, and...

If you want to know what kind of team culture really exists at a company, look very carefully at how product roadmaps are developed and executed. That, says Jenny Herald’s guest on this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, is where you can see the “messy, bloody war” that may or may not be going on behind the scenes. Agile consultant Maarten Dalmijn, author of a forthcoming book about using sprint goals to deliver better products more efficiently, shares fascinating insights on project...

Host Jenny Herald’s guest on this episode of Dreams With Deadlines has traveled a fascinating road – one that culminated in the founding The Chief Excellence Officer™️ Academy. Mukom Tamon’s unique platform advocates for frontlines managers by providing them key change management tools and the resources to ensure excellence. He shares his perspectives on the interplay between various methodologies, highlights the power and nuance behind OKRs and deconstructs his hybrid coaching framework – a...

When it comes to OKRs, nothing predicts success like patience and flexibility. And on this episode of Dreams With Deadlines we find out why from Elie Casamitjana, Co-Founder and CEO of Impactivs and the visionary behind OKRmentors. A globally recognized expert in all things OKR, he joins Host Jenny Herald to explore the kinds of workplace cultures best suited to implementing this change management framework, especially during challenging economic times. He’s sharing thoughts on fostering...

Host Jenny Herald’s guest on this episode of Dreams With Deadlines describes himself as the Chief Cheerleading Officer and OKR Shepherd for his successful digital marketing, interactive and creative agency. As founder of both Green Parrot and Develtio, a spin-off software company that transforms traditional services into digital products, Szymon Paroszkiewicz has woven OKR initiatives into his company’s culture – with great results! He’s sharing insights about what it looks like to implement...

It all starts with meaningful conversations. That’s what Jenny Herald’s guest on this episode of Dreams With Deadlines believes, and he’s got data points to back it up. Devon Brown of Inciting Leaders shares insights on the evolution we’ve seen over the past decade from traditional top-down performance management techniques to a more continuous, ongoing framework that encourages ongoing communication. Key Things Discussed Why meaningful results start with meaningful peer-to-peer...

OKRs. In this episode of Dream With Deadlines, Host Jenny Herald sits down with Lucas Gauzzi — OKR Coach and Head of Consulting Services at Sierra Studios — as he shares the importance of strategic communication in building trust and generating momentum for organizations. Lucas shares that a structured and deliberate approach to change management is necessary for successful implementation of OKRs. Key Things Discussed The significance of trust in organizations and identifying four key...

When it comes to anything in the realm of OKRs, there are few practitioners anywhere with the depth of expertise and insight Host Jenny Herald’s guest brings to this episode of Dreams With Deadlines. Natalie Webb, owner at Cloud Peak Enterprise Group LLC, has worked with the full spectrum of process and change management methodologies. But nothing, she says, delivers results on par with the OKR programs she has helped roll out over the years at companies across sectors from Health Care to...

This episode of Dreams with Deadlines with Host Jenny Herald showcases the work of two dynamic women – each with a complementary area of expertise – who have joined forces to address how over-50 workers factor into the future of our global economy. Dominique Ben Dhaou and Ellen Kocher, co-authors of "Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!: How to Lift Up Your Life in Your 50’s and Beyond — Swiss Secrets to Not Growing Old," share with us their strategies for retaining older employees and building a...