Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Professional training course
Certificate in Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
One of the biggest challenges for managers is to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently through and with people. The outline covers The agile POLC framework – Introduction to OKRs, Preparing for the OKR journey, Cr...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
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- 8Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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Introduction
Course overview
One of the biggest challenges for managers is to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently through and with people. This course looks at the four universal functions of management—Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling—through the lens of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to help managers do their jobs better. The course gives participants a number of important management tools that they can use to understand and use the OKR strategy management method. At the end of the course, participants will be able to create an effective OKR framework for their own organizations and put it into action.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Master the use of OKRs to introduce agility into a POLC management framework
- Prepare a methodical and well-established approach for the OKR journey
- Develop effective OKRs that drive focused strategic and operational business priorities
- Improve individual and team alignment using the OKR framework
- Drive a sustainable OKR environment to enhance performance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers, supervisors who are interested in honing their OKR skills and abilities to plan, organize, control and achieve their goals and objectives on time and within the expected standards, and known constraints.
Methodology
Learning approach
- Through a series of activities, group discussions, and daily case studies, the course gives managers and supervisors the chance to practice analyzing and developing all kinds of OKRs.
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
The agile POLC framework – Introduction to OKRs
- The history of OKRs
- What are Objectives and Key Results (OKR)s
- Objectives and Key Results and the functions of management
- Coffee break
- Objectives and Key Results and the functions of management (continued)
- Organizational challenges and why we need OKRs
- Benefits of OKRs – efficiency versus effectiveness
- Case-Study
Day 2
Preparing for the OKR journey
- Why implement OKRs?
- Executive sponsorship – a critical component for successful OKR implementation
- Where to develop the OKRs
- Coffee break
- Where to develop the OKRs (continued)
- An OKRs development plan
- The building blocks of OKRs: Mission, Vision, Strategy
- Roadmap Strategy – rethinking the planning process
- Case-Study
Day 3
Creating effective OKRs & POLC framework and performance measurement through OKRs
- Creating effective OKRs
- Creating powerful Objectives
- Objectives descriptions and tips for creating objectives
- Characteristics of effective key results and tips for creating key results
- Types of key results
- Scoring OKRs
- The process to set OKRs (how often, how many, the reviews, the adjustments, etc.
- Coffee break
- The process to set OKRs (how often, how many, the reviews, the adjustments, etc. (continued)
- OKRs and the allocation of resources and budgets
- Case-Study
- POLC framework and performance measurement through OKRs
- Connecting OKRs
- How to connect OKRs - a POLC perspective
- Creating alignment
- Confirming the alignment of connected OKRs
Day 4
Managing with OKRs – measuring the what and how
- The OKR interaction cycle
- Weekly meetings
- Mid-quarter check-ins
- Quarterly reviews
- Coffee break
- OKRs and the forward, concurrent and feedback controls
- Impact of OKRs on teams and project performance
- How to update OKRs periodically – the planning and control link
- Essential OKRs tools and techniques
- Case-Study
Day 5
Managing and controlling resistance to change
- OKRs: a project or a culture? The OKRs transformational journey
- Who owns the OKRs process?
- OKRs and organizational performance measures
- OKRs and performance reviews
- Coffee break
- OKRs and incentive compensation
- Tops OKRs issues to be aware of
- Pitfalls to avoid when implementing OKRs
- Case-Study
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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What does Certificate in Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) cover?
This course covers Planning and Strategy Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Managers, supervisors who are interested in honing their OKR skills and abilities to plan, organize, control and achieve their goals and objectives on time and within the expected standards, and known constraints.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Vienna, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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