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jimhopkinson
Microsoft
May 22, 2023Understanding the connection between OKRs vs. Performance Management
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Roger_Longden
May 23, 2023Brass Contributor
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.
jimhopkinson
Microsoft
May 23, 2023Thanks Roger! I think your comment "emphasis more on behaviours rather than outright results" is really key here. Love that insight.