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jimhopkinson
Microsoft
MicrosoftUnderstanding the connection between OKRs vs. Performance Management
The movie "Air" details the intricate relationships that led to Nike signing a young Michael Jordan to his first basketball sneaker contract, and the creation of "Air Jordans." As part of ...
Great post Jim!
I think you've nailed the difference between performance management and OKRs nicely.
In my experience, HOW an individual engages with and contributes towards an OKR they are involved in can be valuable data when evaluating their individual performance. This places the emphasis more on behaviours rather than outright results. It's important for the organisation to be very clear on what behaviours it values as high performance so they can be developed, encouraged, evaluated and rewarded against.
I think you've nailed the difference between performance management and OKRs nicely.
In my experience, HOW an individual engages with and contributes towards an OKR they are involved in can be valuable data when evaluating their individual performance. This places the emphasis more on behaviours rather than outright results. It's important for the organisation to be very clear on what behaviours it values as high performance so they can be developed, encouraged, evaluated and rewarded against.
- jimhopkinsonThanks Roger! I think your comment "emphasis more on behaviours rather than outright results" is really key here. Love that insight.
