Recommendations to others considering WorkBoard:
Spend the time to go through the OKR process, answering the “Why?” and “Is this the best possible outcome?” questions. Aim high and be OK with sometimes falling short. Workboard is not a performance management tool, rather it will help focus effort on achieving results while maintaining alignment and visibility of an integrated work process across your organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What problems is WorkBoard solving and how is that benefiting you?
We all spend a lot of time working on the urgent tasks that demand attention, but all too often we neglect the less urgent but strategically important work that builds the future. Workboard shines a light on the long range, important work so it can grow and flourish. We have been able to accomplish some important results that had previously languished because of the visibility that Workboard provides.
In our first quarter, we focused primarily on vertical alignment with company objectives. But with complex projects with many moving parts, it was clear that we needed to have some alignment across the organization for key customers. The following quarter we introduced cross-functional project team OKR sessions. This not only ensured the timing and results supported the overall team’s objectives but gave everyone on the team an appreciation for work going on outside their own area.
Workboard provides OKR coaching to help us to be our best selves. Leading OKR sessions and training company coaches helps us internalize the process and individuals take ownership, which in turn pushes the company towards its best possible outcomes. It’s a gradual process, but it will benefit our organization in the long run. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.