Welcome back to Giant Talk, the world’s first OKR podcast. Today I am delighted to be joined by Tim Calderhead, a consultant here at There Be Giants. Tim has a background in leading transformational change and he is also a star in our YouTube video series - check our channel out if you’re yet to do so! Today we are going to talk about how you can get the best possible chance of success when delivering OKRs into your organisation. Enjoy the episode!
Sep 12, 2022•27 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we're joined by Sten Pittet, Co-founder and CEO at Tability, an OKR software that helps you move away from spreadsheets for focus and accountability. Today we are going to talk about misalignment and why this might not be a bad thing. Enjoy the episode!
Aug 30, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we chat to Rico Surridge, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Which? The UK’s consumer champion, raising awareness of consumer rights and offering independent advice. Today we are going to talk about Rico’s OKR journey and his key learnings along the way. Enjoy the episode!
Aug 15, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Keith Nichol, Planning Director and Co-founder at Flourish Direct Marketing, a specialist CRM agency. Having been a business owner for over 18 years, Keith has a wealth of knowledge around strategic planning which we’ll dig into today. Enjoy the episode!
Aug 02, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Margaux Joly, Change Manager at And Digital. Margaux joins us to talk about the benefits of OKR coach training and how this can impact not only your organisation or the organisation you work in, but you as an individual. Enjoy the episode!
Jul 18, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Mark Homza, Co-founder and CEO at Funday, a performance marketing agency. Having been an entrepreneur for over 15 years, Mark is going to talk to us about innovation and why it’s important to always be looking ahead. Enjoy the episode!
Jul 04, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by our own consultant Joanna Thirkettle. Today Jo is going to talk to us about feedback and coaching. We'll talk through the differences and why feedback and coaching can benefit your business. We’ll also discuss how feedback can drive forward your OKRs. Enjoy the episode! Mentioned in the episode: There Be Giants OKR Coach Academy - Now CMI Recognised! The Chimp Paradox Betterup research...
Jun 06, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Sarah Shultz, Strategy & Communications Lead at OfficeTogether. Today Sarah is going to talk to us about her experience using OKRs from the good, the not so good and the bad. Enjoy the episode!
May 23, 2022•18 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Andy Binns, co-founder of Change Logic and corporate innovation guru. Today Andy is going to talk to us about innovation in the corporate world and how OKRs can be used to fuel innovation. You can purchase the Corporate Explore here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corporate-Explorer-Corporations-Entrepreneurs-Innovation/dp/1119838320 Enjoy the episode!...
May 09, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Mark Flint, CEO and Co-founder of The Escape Game a world-class experiential entertainment company with 23 retail locations across the U.S, employing nearly 900 team members. Today Mark is going to talk to us about an agile approach to goal-setting, having had to pivot his business during the pandemic. Enjoy the episode!
Apr 25, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Ann Walton, Vice President, People & Operations at Voices.com , the online marketplace that connects businesses with professional voice talent. Today Ann is going to talk to us about how you can organically and intentionally create a healthy culture. Ann shares some do’s and don’ts when it comes to creating a healthy culture. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) Enjoy the episode!...
Apr 11, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Giant Talk we’re delighted to be joined by Dr Harley Phoenix. Harley is Learning & Development Manager at Benchmarx and has a PhD in behavioural science. Harley talks to us about behaviours in leadership and how you can use behaviours to create a collaborative culture. Enjoy the episode!
Mar 28, 2022•41 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we’re delighted to be joined by Felix Beccar, Chief of Staff at MURAL , the remote-first company behind the popular visual collaboration platform. Today Felix talks to us about how MURAL uses OKRs in their strategic planning process and the reality of the challenges you can face when adopting OKRs. Enjoy the episode!
Mar 14, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re delighted to be joined by Andrea Lagan, Chief Operating Officer at Betterworks, an enterprise Performance Management & OKR Software. Today we’re going to talk about a timely topic: Culture! How important is company culture and what are the benefits of getting it right. Enjoy the episode!
Feb 28, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re delighted to be joined by David Ciccarelli, CEO & Founder of Voices, one of the biggest online marketplaces for voice-overs. Today we’re going to talk about the importance of strategic alignment and the process Voices goes through in their strategic planning process. Enjoy the episode!
Feb 14, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we’re delighted to be joined by two guests, Sarah Parr and Ian Adams. Sarah is an executive coach with a background in coaching and consulting, Sarah also has over 10 years of experience in the social housing sector. Ian is Business Assurance and Performance Director at Magenta Living, the largest housing provider in Wirral, owning and managing around 12,500 properties. Ian is also the OKR lead for Magenta Living. Today we’re going to talk about the challenges faced in the UK social housin...
Jan 31, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Neel Doshi. Neel is a co-author of worldwide best selling book Primed to Perform, and also co-founder of Vega Factor , building high performing cultures through the science of total motivation. If you want people to be engaged in their work, you have to make their work engaging. Neel chats to Roger about what motivation means, how motivation drives performance and how organisations can manage motivation. Enjoy the episode! Read Primed to Perform...
Jan 17, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Ira Wolfe. Described as a “Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body, and “certified prophet” of workforce trends, Ira is an accomplished speaker/author and President of Success Performance Solutions and has emerged as one of HR’s most visionary thinkers. In this episode Ira discusses the importance of adapting to change and talks about the future of work. Enjoy the episode! Download Ira’s book ‘Recruiting in the age of Googlization’ - https://join.googlizat...
Jan 05, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Vidya Santhanam. Vidya is CEO & Co-Founder of Fitbots, an OKR platform and coaching. Having spent many years in leadership and performance roles, Vidya realised that industry practices which are of great significance to business outcomes are not creating the much needed impact and created Fitbots with Co-Founder Kashi. In this episode Vidya discusses the adoption of OKRs in the Asia Pacific region and cultural differences in the area. Enjoy the episode! Dow...
Dec 13, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Chris Butler. Chris is an experienced product manager and Head of Product Operations at Cognizant. Today we discuss the downsides to using OKRs as a hierarchy, and why you should use them as networks instead. Enjoy the episode! Read Chris’ blog all about using OKRs as networks - OKRs are networks, not hierarchies Other OKR articles from Chris - How to write great OKR objectives Books mentioned: The Uncertainty Mindset: Innovation Insights from the Frontiers...
Nov 29, 2021•38 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Dr Sam Mather, an experienced leadership development specialist with a PhD in Psychological Safety, Resilience and Organisational Performance. Working across all areas of the employee lifecycle, Sam has been instrumental in designing and implementing solutions to enable employees, in particular leaders, to get the best out of others. Today we’re going to dive into a very interesting topic and that’s how to use neuroscience to support effective OKR implement...
Nov 15, 2021•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Tim Herbig, a product management coach with over 10 years experience in building B2C and B2B products across a broad range of industries. Tim now helps product teams around the globe to find their path to solving user problems while contributing to business goals that matter. Tim chats to Carly about how to make OKRs work for product teams, to drive your team towards clear, measurable outcomes. You can find out more about Tim and his work here. Enjoy the ep...
Nov 08, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Casey Carey, Chief Marketing Officer at Kazoo. Kazoo is an employee experience platform, helping organisations create a strong, connected culture that attracts and retains the best and the brightest. Casey chats to Carly about adopting a continuous approach to performance management, and how OKRs fit into this process. Enjoy the episode!
Oct 25, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Andy Dumbell, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder of Notify Technology. Notify is a UK based SaaS business and its intelligent software helps cut workplace risk and keeps workers safe and healthy. Notify’s software is used in over 100 countries across a range of business sectors. Andy chats to Carly about his OKR journey, how he has implemented OKRs in his organisation, the challenges he has faced, and lessons learned. Enjoy the episode!
Oct 11, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast For this exciting episode we're delighted to be joined by our own head giant, Roger Longden, alongside CEO of Ally, Vetri Vellore. Host Lawrence dives into the conversation about how changing environments are impacting productivity and prioritisation within the workplace How can hybrid and remote working interplay with OKRs? Download our joint ebook with Ally - Four strategies to navigate organisational change with OKRs Enjoy the episode!...
Sep 27, 2021•50 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Ana Becker-Weinberg, Chief of Staff at Unbabel. Ana has worked as chief of staff and strategic advisor to businesses for over a decade, first in the professional service space and most recently in tech scale-ups. Ana works very closely with the CEO, but also sits on the leadership team at Unbabel and leads many cross-functional strategic projects including OKRs. Ana chats to host Carly about her experience of using OKRs, going from spreadsheets to a dedicat...
Sep 20, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Matt Tucker of Koan and Jared Wiener from Prosper Portland. Matt Tucker is CEO and Founder at Koan the OKR platform and Jared is Project Manager at Prosper Portland, a local company working to build an equitable economy in Portland. In this episode we talk about diversity, equity and inclusivity, a topic that is rightly being talked about and addressed by more and more organisations, but is this simply being addressed at board level or are organisations con...
Sep 06, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your podcast host Jenny has some exciting news to share with you all; she is expecting her first baby very soon which means she will be going on maternity leave. Jenny hands over the Giant Talk reins to Carly, who joined There Be Giants last month. Carly joins us now for a quick introduction before going live with her first podcast in September.
Aug 26, 2021•3 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast Today, we're delighted to be joined by Nikolaus Lang of Boston Consulting Group. Nikolaus has worked for BCG for nearly 25 years, he heads their Global Advantage practice & is Founder and Director of the Centre for Mobility Innovation. He also has a PhD in Business Administration, is an honorary professor at Gallen University, lecturing in ecosystems and specifically digital ecosystems and has co-written the book ‘ Beyond Great - Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic...
Aug 23, 2021•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today, Giant Talk host Jenny is joined by Arvind Radhakrishnen who has experience working with large fortune 50 banking and financial services firm. He joins us to discuss their implementation of OKRs, and especially how automation is aiding the process. Enjoy the episode!
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