February 25, 2025

Radically Rethinking OKRs - Get Featured in a Book! - Radhika Dutt

The Case Against Goals and OKRs and What To Do Instead

Product Vision & Strategy

Summary

Join us for an exclusive online event with Radhika Dutt, acclaimed author of ” Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter.” You’ll get a sneak preview into her next book and learn how you can be featured in it. In this fireside chat with our own Sebastian Borggrewe, we’ll explore her book project “Radically Rethinking Metrics: The Case Against Goals and OKRs and What To Do Instead”. You can then ask questions in a 30-minute Q&A session about the book, learn how you can be featured in the book, and why she’s making this a community effort. You’ll learn about the unique opportunity to participate in the book and how you can get mentorship but also offer your insights in the safe space of a group of thoughtful and brilliant product people.

Key Takeaways

  1. Companies often corrupt metrics when targets are set.
  2. Ambitious individuals feel pressured to meet targets, leading to sandbagging.
  3. OKRs may not be as effective as believed; they can limit creativity and hinder necessary adjustments.
  4. A focus on metrics should prioritize learning over mere achievement.
  5. The narrative behind metrics is crucial for understanding performance.
  6. Leaders should define problem statements rather than rigid targets.
  7. Experimentation is key to discovering effective solutions.
  8. Communication and feedback loops are essential for managing expectations.
  9. Focusing solely on metrics can stifle experimentation.
  10. A mindset shift is more important than a new methodology.

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MEET OUR SPEAKER

Radhika Dutt

Author of Radical Product Thinking & Product Leader

Radhika Dutt is a renowned product leader, author, and advocate for innovation with purpose.
Her book, “Radical Product Thinking: The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter,” has inspired leaders worldwide to think beyond incrementalism and create products with a clear vision.
With a career spanning industries and continents, Radhika brings a wealth of experience in turning ideas into impactful solutions.

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