THIS IS AN SAP-EXCLUSIVE GOAL SETTING MASTERCLASS

Workpath Masterclass

In our 2-day training you will learn the basics of the agile leadership method "Objectives and Key Results" (OKR) and deepen your knowledge through practical exercises and working with templates. The training is aimed at agile coaches, change managers, decision-makers and everyone who would like to learn more about this framework for agile business management and enable a rollout in their company.

Contents of the OKR Goal Setting Training

Basics of the OKR Framework

In the Masterclass, a comprehensive understanding of the OKR method is developed and the definition of company, team and personal OKRs as well as the formulation of effective goals are practiced. As a holistic tool for agile leadership, network organization and transformation, various OKR approaches are presented. In addition, a differentiation of Objectives, Key Results, KPIs and comparable models is developed.

Process design for agile leadership

During the Masterclass participants learn how to plan the OKR process in their company and how to integrate OKRs into the operative business. The combination of daily business tasks with Objectives and Key Results will be discussed and Best Practice for meeting structures in the company will be shared. Thus OKRs can be understood and introduced as an activating communication framework for all employees.

Setting own goals

The second day of the Masterclass focuses on practical exercises. Here, the theory of the first day is put into practice by formulating and optimizing goals using specific criteria and methods. In addition, templates that play an important role in setting goals and rollout are applied.

Handbooks, Templates and Tools

Participants get an overview of various tools and systems for mapping, coordinating and ongoing discussion of OKRs. In addition to the introduction to the goal and performance management platform Workpath, all participants receive various manuals for their teams as well as templates for the preparation of workshops as well as planning and coordination processes.

Benefits for you as an alumnus of the Workpath Masterclass

To enable you to apply the contents of the training directly in your company, you will also receive our OKR manuals during and after your participation as well as process templates for the creation of OKRs and the structured implementation of the rollout in your company. Additionally you will gain access to our Workpath Community, where practitioners from all over the world share challenges and best practices in the OKR process

Agenda of the training

According to Eastern Daylight Time - New York, NY, USA (GMT-4)

Day 1

09.00 - 09:45

INTRODUCTION | Welcome, Expectations & Set Up

Welcome and introduction into the topic

Getting to know of all participants and the approach

09.45 - 10.15

TRANSFORMATION & OKRs | Goals of working with OKRs

The purpose of OKRs and the transformation of organization 

New paradigms as prerequisite for the agile and digital transformation 

10.30 - 11.30

THE “TOOL” OKR | From strategic goals to results

OKR deep dive 

Introduction to the history, definitions and ways of working of OKRs

11.45 - 12.30

FORMULATING EFFECTIVE OKRS | Deep Dive & Exercise

Introduction into OKR Quality criteria

Drafting of first OKRs

12.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 14.30

THE OKR CYCLE | Theory & Introduction of Simulation

Practical and theoretical work with the OKR cycle

14.45 - 15.45

ORGANIZATIONAL- & TEAM GOAL SETTING (1/2) | Theory & Exercise

OKR company simulation and getting to know the OKR cycle part 1

Group exercises with different examples consisting of an interplay of goal drafting and feedback rounds

16.00 - 16.45

ORGANIZATIONAL- & TEAM GOAL SETTING (2/2) | Tools for Coaches

Practical Tools for Coaches to improve the goal quality and facilitate the drafting process

16.45 - 17.00

WRAP UP | Open Questions, Feedback Day 1, Intro to Day 2

Day 2

09.00 - 09.30

INTRO | Recap Day 1 and Introduction Day 2

Review day 1 

Discussion of open questions and introduction into day 2 

09.30 - 10.00

OKR ALIGNMENT 1/2 | Basics & Simulation

Dynamics and benefit of goal alignment

OKR company simulation and getting to know the OKR cycle part 2 

10.15 - 11.15

OKR ALIGNMENT 2/2 | Exercise & Best Practices for Coaches

Practical Tools for Coaches to increase the benefits of alignment

11.30 - 12.30

KICK-OFF & CHECK-IN | Basics & Best Practices

Relevance of the events for the success of the OKR Process

Tips for Coaches

12.30 - 13.30

Lunch break

13.30 - 14.30

RETROSPECTIVE & REVIEW | Basics & Best Practices

Relevance of continuous improvement for the success of the OKR Process

Tips for Coaches

14.45 - 15.45

OKR ROLLOUT PROCESS | Approaches & Success Criteria

Important factors to consider in an OKR Rollout

16.00 - 16.30

THE OKR COACH ROLE | Goal and Role

Getting to know the role of the OKR Coach 

Responsibilities and scope of the OKR Coach role

16.30 - 17.00

WRAP-UP | Summary, Questions & Next Steps

Feedback, last questions and resources

Information, Workpath materials, certification and access for the Workpath Community