Training: "Working effectively with OKRs: from inspiration to realization"
November 20 2025
9: 00 - 16: 30 hours
Brassersplein 1, Delft
695,- (incl. catered lunch)
In the one-day Xeleron “Working effectively with OKRs: from Inspiration to Realization” Training, participants learn how OKRs not only guide strategy, but also bridge the gap to operational execution and value creation. After this training, you will be equipped with practical tools and insights to get started right away and realize measurable impact.
Why this training
In a world where organizations need to be increasingly agile, OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) offer a proven framework to maintain focus, make strategic goals tangible and inspire teams. This training is designed to help leaders, portfolio managers, agile coaches, product owners and change agents to effectively use OKRs as a catalyst for change and results-oriented work.
Training content
- The Power of OKRs
- The Story Behind OKRs: How a Simple Framework Became the Foundation for Success at Leading Organizations
- What makes OKRs unique? The balance between ambition, inspiration and measurability.
- OKRs as a catalyst for alignment, transparency and strategic focus.
- Setting Inspiring and Measurable Goals
- What is a good Objective? The importance of ambition and meaning.
- Key Results as success criteria: measurable, challenging and realistic.
- Practical exercises: Set inspiring goals and make them measurable with SMART.
- OKRs in the Strategic Context
- Connecting OKRs to strategic themes: focus and consistency at the organizational level.
- The relationship between OKRs and agile portfolio management: prioritizing in a dynamic environment.
- From vision to action: How OKRs provide direction for long-term goals and day-to-day activities.
- OKRs and Operational Integration
- OKRs and agile practice: aligning with sprint goals and product goals.
- Output vs. Outcome: Creating value instead of just completing work.
- The quarterly rhythm: How iterative planning and reflection amplify the power of OKRs.
- OKRs and Value Creation
- Measuring Value: OKRs as a Steering Mechanism for Impact and Success.
- Dashboards and visualizations: making progress and impact visible to teams and stakeholders.
- Practical exercises: design a simple dashboard that brings OKRs to life.
- Implement and Inspire
- Getting started with OKRs successfully: best practices and pitfalls.
- OKRs as a tool for change: how to inspire teams and organizations to move along.
- Reflection and action plan: take concrete steps to start immediately.
Result of the training
After following this you can expect the following results
- You understand how OKRs are a powerful tool to bring focus to strategic and operational processes.
- You can set inspiring and measurable goals, align OKRs with other methodologies such as agile and portfolio management, and measure value on both output and outcome.
- You will go home with concrete tools and insights and a clear plan to effectively implement OKRs and make measurable impact.
Training: "Working effectively with OKRs: from inspiration to realization"
November 20 2025
9: 00 - 16: 30 hours
Brassersplein 1, Delft
695,- (incl. catered lunch)
In the one-day Xeleron “Working effectively with OKRs: from Inspiration to Realization” Training, participants learn how OKRs not only guide strategy, but also bridge the gap to operational execution and value creation. After this training, you will be equipped with practical tools and insights to get started right away and realize measurable impact.
