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Measure What Matters

Align your team like Google—set bold goals, measure what moves the needle, and drive breakthrough results.
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Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) transform vague goals into measurable achievements – Measure What Matters by John Doerr shows how Google and Intel scaled using transparent goal-setting systems. This comprehensive OKR guide and implementation framework explain:
  • OKR Structure - Objectives define "what" while Key Results measure "how"
  • Transparency Principle - Everyone sees everyone's OKRs, including the CEO's
  • Stretch Goals - 70% achievement rate indicates appropriate ambition levels
  • Continuous Tracking - Regular check-ins prevent end-of-quarter surprises
The hidden gem: Doerr's "CFR" system (Conversations, Feedback, Recognition) makes OKRs human-centered. Implement your Click.Apply.Grow™ OKR system: Write 3-5 objectives today. Define measurable key results. Share transparently. Teams using OKRs report 35% faster goal achievement and doubled alignment scores. Set objectives. Measure results.

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About the Author

John Doerr is the legendary venture capitalist who brought OKRs from Intel to Google, transforming how organizations execute.

Kleiner Perkins partner funding Amazon, Google, Twitter—$600+ billion in market value created. Introduced OKRs to Google in 1999, now used by LinkedIn, Spotify, and thousands more. Net worth $12.7 billion. Obama's Economic Advisory Board member. His climate investments total $1+ billion.

What sets Doerr apart: He doesn't just fund companies—he teaches them Intel's secret execution system that scales from startups to giants.

Organizations implementing OKRs see 3x faster growth rates. Teams using Doerr's CFR model report 65% improvement in goal achievement.

The VC who coded Silicon Valley's operating system.

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