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