Certificate in Planning and Controlling Using OKRs

Why Attend

One of the biggest challenges for managers is to accomplish tasks effectively and efficiently through and with people. This course looks at the four universal functions of management—Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling—through the lens of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to help managers do their jobs better. The course gives participants a number of important management tools that they can use to understand and use the OKR strategy management method. At the end of the course, participants will be able to create an effective OKR framework for their own organizations and put it into action.

Course Methodology

Through a series of activities, group discussions, and daily case studies, the course gives managers and supervisors the chance to practice analyzing and developing all kinds of OKRs. 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Master the use of OKRs to introduce agility into a POLC management framework
• Prepare a methodical and well-established approach for the OKR journey
• Develop effective OKRs that drive focused strategic and operational business priorities
• Improve individual and team alignment using the OKR framework
• Drive a sustainable OKR environment to enhance performance

Target Audience

Managers, supervisors who are interested in honing their OKR skills and abilities to plan, organize, control and achieve their goals and objectives on time and within the expected standards, and known constraints.

Target Competencies

• Agile planning
• Operational effectiveness
• Strategic management and focus
• Aligning objectives with results
• Improving performance and productivity
• Employee engagement
• Collaboration