Guiding Star OKRs: A New Approach to Setting and Achieving Goals - Softcover

Nöteberg, Staffan

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798888651285

Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2025

Synopsis

Tired of traditional OKRs that stifle innovation and demotivate teams? The Guiding Star OKR framework offers a refreshing new approach to goal setting, emphasizing purpose, unified direction, and adaptability. Bestselling author Staffan Nöteberg distills knowledge from diverse industries, teaching you to create a compelling “Guiding Star” vision that inspires, aligns, and empowers teams. Learn to foster intrinsic motivation, embrace continuous adaptation, and unlock strategic agility for sustainable success in today's ever-changing business world.

Tired of goals that feel like a chore, only to be abandoned when things get tough? The Guiding Star OKR framework offers a refreshing new approach to goal setting, one that emphasizes purpose, unified direction, and the freedom to adapt when needed.

Unlike traditional OKRs that can stifle innovation and demotivate teams, this book teaches you to create a compelling “Guiding Star” vision that inspires everyone to pull in the same direction. Discover how to foster intrinsic motivation, giving your team the autonomy to pursue their goals with passion and creativity. Establish a clear and inspiring vision that illuminates a common way forward for the organization. Learn to embrace continuous adaptation, making sure your organization stays agile in a rapidly changing world. 

Whether you're a leader looking to transform your company culture, or a team member seeking greater purpose in your work, the Guiding Star OKR framework offers a proven path to sustainable success.

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About the Author

Staffan Nöteberg is the bestselling author of Pomodoro Technique Illustrated and Monotasking. He founded Sweden’s leading Agile consultancy and is passionate about agile approaches, customer-centric delivery, and team empowerment. Staffan's extensive experience across various industries uniquely positions him as an expert in organizational alignment and strategic execution, which are central to the Guiding Star OKRs concept.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pragmatic Bookshelf
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798888651285
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 186