OKR Champion
An OKR champion can help you succeed in your objectives smoothly. Our customers know the value of having an OKR champion and the difference they make while implementing OKRs.
At GoComet, OKRs are not just a tool or framework but are integral to the strategic trinity of vision, mission and alignment that drives our growth culture. The role of an OKR champion during the formative days of culture building cannot be understated. — Gautam, CEO @ GoComet
An OKR champion is a dynamic person within an organization who interfaces with various departmental heads, aligns the leadership, drives adoption, coaches the line managers and ensures the successful implementation of OKRs within an organization. I have seen this happening at Channlworks - Anuj, CEO @ Channlworks
OKR Champion Playbook
After carefully studying the best practices of and with the help of OKR champions across many clients, Huminos team has put together a playbook for an OKR Champion.This playbook is a cadence of monthly activities (both online and offline) over a 12 month period.
OKR Trail Blazer
Month-1
OKR Catalyst
Month-2
OKR Rythymist
Month-3
OKR Adoption Champ
Month-4
OKR Evangelist
Month-5
OKR Ninja
Month-6
Engagement Champ
Month-7
Change Maker
Month-8
OKR Champion
Month-9
Culture Builder
Month-10
OKR Certified
Month-11
OKR Shifu
Month-12
FAQs
Who is an OKR Champion?
Why do you need an OKR Champion?
What are the responsibilities of an OKR Champion?
- Educating others about OKRs and how they can be used to achieve success
- Driving the adoption of OKRs within the organization
- Working with teams to set and track progress against their objectives
- Facilitating communication and collaboration around OKRs
- Identifying and addressing issues or challenges related to OKRs
What are the different types of OKR Champions?
External OKR champions can be valuable resources for organizations looking to implement or improve their use of OKRs. They often have extensive experience with OKRs and can provide guidance and advice on best practices.
How to choose an OKR Champion for your business?
Other organizations prefer to choose an internal champion, someone who is already familiar with the company’s culture and goals. The thinking behind this is that an internal champion will be more committed to the success of the OKRs and will be better equipped to drive change within the organization. So which type of champion is better? There is no easy answer, and ultimately it depends on the specific situation. However, in general, we believe that internal champions are more likely to be successful in driving change and achieving results. Here are a few reasons why:
- Internal champions are more invested in the success of the company. They have a personal stake in seeing the company succeed and they are more likely to be committed to making changes that will lead to success.
- Internal champions are more familiar with the company’s culture and goals. This means that they are better equipped to develop strategies that can attract, engage and retain talent.
How do you select an OKR Champion internally?
First, identify employees who are passionate and vocal about company goals. These are the people who will be most likely to buy into the OKR system and be willing to champion it within the organization.
Second, look for employees with strong influencing skills. They should be able to effectively communicate the benefits of OKRs to others and help build buy-in from the rest of the team.
Finally, choose someone organized and detail-oriented. They will need to be able to track progress and manage deadlines to keep the OKRs on track. By taking all of these factors into consideration, you can select an internal OKR champion who will help make your transition to this new goal-setting system successful.
How to train your OKR Champion?
There are a few different ways to go about training an internal OKR champion. One option is to provide them with formal training, either in-person or online. Another approach is to simply provide them with resources and allow them to learn on their own. Whichever route you choose, you must give your internal OKR champion the tools they need to be successful. With a little effort, you can ensure that your team is aligned with your company’s goals and driving towards success.
Getting Started on Huminos OKR Software
- Once you signup, activate an OKR cycle
- After activating an OKR cycle, you should focus on integrations for:
- Single Sign On
- Employee data sync
- Slack or Microsoft Teams.
- Finally, launch the platform by send an email from your CEO and inviting users. This can be done via the Campaigns feature within Huminos OKR Software.