159: Implement a Simple OKR System with Pete Wilkinson

Pete Wilkinson is the Founder and CEO of Reclaro 1-3-5, a company focused on helping ambitious CEOs and MDs accelerate their business results using beautifully presented software. We discuss ways OKRs can speed up business success, how to develop persistence in business, and ways to build an unstoppable attitude. 

 

Time Stamps

[00:59] Pete's entrepreneurial journey

[05:10] The 1-3-5 System

[09:33] Vague focus produces vague results

[11:40] How to test your ability to be disciplined

[14:03] Why Pete chose to compete in a triathlon

[19:20] How to develop an unstoppable attitude

[20:24] Why you need a 5-year vision and a 12-month plan

[24:03] Strategy, Revenue, and Outcome

[29:10] How too much detail can negatively affect your results

[32:07] Having 15 key results for everyone in the organization

[35:37] Parting thoughts 

 

Links and Resources

Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain

Work with Steve - Stevepreda.com

Pete's LinkedIn

Reclaro.com

Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr