OKR-Based Performance Leadership
Course Description
INTRODUCTION
OKR-Based Performance Leadership is a dynamic five-day training programme designed to equip leaders and managers with the mindset, tools, and techniques to drive team and organizational success using the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology.
In today’s complex, fast-paced business world, performance leadership demands more than just goal-setting—it requires clarity of vision, accountability, and continuous alignment between strategic intent and team execution. OKRs provide a simple yet powerful framework to achieve this.
Through expert facilitation, case studies, and practical workshops, participants will learn to lead through outcomes, drive motivation, and embed a results-driven culture across their teams.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the OKR-Based Performance Leadership training course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles of OKRs and their application in performance leadership
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Develop clear, inspiring, and aligned objectives tied to measurable key results
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Cascade OKRs across teams to ensure organizational alignment and focus
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Leverage OKRs for coaching, feedback, and leadership accountability
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Integrate OKRs into performance reviews and continuous improvement cycles
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Lead with purpose, clarity, and agility using OKR frameworks
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This course is highly interactive and practical, using:
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Expert-led presentations and real-world examples
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Scenario-based case studies and team simulations
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Group exercises, leadership reflection tools, and OKR templates
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Peer learning, discussion forums, and collaborative problem-solving
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Leadership coaching role-plays and progress-tracking workshops
ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT
Organizations that adopt OKR-based performance leadership will benefit from:
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Stronger alignment between strategic goals and team execution
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A performance culture grounded in accountability and transparency
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Higher motivation and ownership at all levels of leadership
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Consistent tracking of key results and agile response to change
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Improved employee engagement and leadership effectiveness
PERSONAL IMPACT
Participants will leave the course with:
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Practical leadership tools for goal alignment and performance tracking
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Greater confidence in leading teams with purpose and clarity
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Improved skills in delegation, coaching, and feedback
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Increased ability to motivate and empower teams with measurable outcomes
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A personal action plan to implement OKRs in their own teams and roles
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training course is ideal for:
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Mid- to senior-level leaders and department heads
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Team leaders, supervisors, and operational managers
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Project managers responsible for driving outcomes
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HR professionals and performance coaches
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Professionals seeking to enhance leadership through OKRs
COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1: Leadership through Strategic Goal Setting
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The role of leaders in performance goal setting
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Introduction to OKRs in the leadership context
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Linking objectives to vision and mission
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Crafting measurable key results that drive impact
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Understanding OKRs vs traditional KPIs
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Building alignment between leadership priorities and OKRs
DAY 2: Creating and Cascading OKRs
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Characteristics of high-impact objectives
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Creating leadership-level OKRs and team-level alignment
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Cascading objectives to departments and individuals
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Communicating OKRs effectively to inspire action
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The OKR lifecycle: planning, executing, reviewing
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Case studies of successful OKR rollouts
DAY 3: Driving Performance through OKR Leadership
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Coaching your team to achieve OKRs
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Conducting regular OKR check-ins and updates
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Using OKRs in one-on-one leadership meetings
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Tools for tracking progress and identifying blockers
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Accountability frameworks for leadership
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Managing challenges and resistance to OKRs
DAY 4: Leading Feedback, Growth & Accountability
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Giving and receiving feedback through the OKR lens
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Linking OKRs to development goals and career growth
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Building trust and psychological safety in high-performing teams
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Using OKRs for data-driven performance conversations
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Encouraging ownership, reflection, and resilience
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Leadership case analysis and group application
DAY 5: Performance Reviews and Continuous Improvement
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Integrating OKRs into formal and informal performance reviews
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Assessing key results and deriving learning points
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Fostering a culture of continuous feedback and iteration
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Using OKRs to lead through uncertainty and change
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Designing a personal OKR leadership roadmap
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Final team activity: Leading a mock OKR review session
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Certificate ceremony and course closure
CERTIFICATES
Upon successful completion of this training course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, including eligibility for:
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CPE credits (National Registry of CPE Sponsors)
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HRCI Re-Certification credits (for HR professionals)
Enquiry & Registration
📧 Email: admin@keleaders.com
📱 WhatsApp: +44 790 125 9494
🌐 Website: www.keleaders.com
