6 min read · April 27, 2026

Why Investment Planning Without Benefits Tracking Is Just Budgeting

The missing accountability layer that separates capital allocation from capital performance Most investment planning processes are remarkably effective at allocating capital and remarkably poor at... Read more

Bastin Gerald
Bastin Gerald
April 27, 2026  ·  6 min read
OKR Management
4 min read · February 14, 2025

How Many OKRs are Too Many? Finding the Right Balance

TL;DR Ben Lamorte recommends limiting OKRs to 1–3 objectives per team, each with 3–4 key results. Too many OKRs lead…

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OKR Management
4 min read · February 14, 2025

The OKR Check-in Dilemma: How Often Should You Track Progress?

TL;DR The ideal frequency for OKR check-ins is bi-weekly. Weekly check-ins often feel repetitive, create meeting fatigue, and lead to…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
OKR Management
1 min read · February 14, 2025

The Three-Phase Approach to OKR Success: Lessons from Ben Lamorte

TL;DR Ben Lamorte’s three-phase approach to OKR success—Deployment Coaching, Training, and Execution—helps organizations move from simply setting goals to achieving…

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OKR Management
7 min read · February 13, 2025

How does Profit.co do OKR planning?

TL;DR “So… what are we trying to achieve?” It’s a question we ask ourselves every quarter. A simple one, right?…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Project Management
5 min read · February 7, 2025

From Setup to Success in SaaS: Time and Effort Required to Realize Value

TLDR: Successful SaaS implementation requires more than just setup—it demands clear roles, defined goals, and continuous optimization. With the right…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
Performance Management
5 min read · February 7, 2025

How to Break Down Silos and Build Cross-Functional Teams That Thrive

TLDR: Organizational silos limit collaboration, slow innovation, and reduce efficiency. By building cross-functional teams, aligning goals, improving communication, and leveraging…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
OKR Management
3 min read · February 7, 2025

Are OKRs So Stringent That You Can’t Take a Vacation?

Do OKRs mean I can’t take a vacation? It’s a fair worry. You might imagine yourself shackled to a laptop,…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
OKR Management
4 min read · January 31, 2025

3-Step Migration from Viva Goals to Profit.co

TL;DR Migrating from Microsoft Viva Goals to Profit.co is simple with a structured 3-step process: review and export your existing…

Bastin Gerald Bastin Gerald
OKR Management
4 min read · January 31, 2025

OMG, Viva Goals is Sunsetting – Here are the top 5 Viva Goals Alternatives 2026

TL;DR With Microsoft Viva Goals sunsetting by 2025, organizations need a reliable OKR platform to maintain alignment and performance. Top…

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