We’ve all been there. The mind starts swirling, the options start piling up, and before you know it, you’re staring blankly at your screen or standing frozen in front of your fridge. If you’re wondering why you’re paralyzed by making decisions even the simplest ones then you might be familiar with a little thing called… Read more
Product and engineering teams often face a tug-of-war between rapid feature delivery and technical feasibility. Product managers want to move fast, ship features, and meet customer demands, while engineering teams focus on scalability, technical debt, and feasibility. It’s the classic “now vs. later” dilemma Product says “now,” Engineering says “later.” But what if there was… Read more
Bridging the gap between big ideas and real execution. Every great product starts with a vision. But without a structured approach, the vision stays vision never materializing into tangible outcomes. This is famously acknowledged as a strategy execution gap. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) connect business strategy, product execution, and engineering efforts to bridge that… Read more
The creative approach of dotted-line reporting ensures better collaboration and flexibility across departments, teams, or different functional areas. Ever wondered why some teams seem to collaborate effortlessly, while others are bogged down by silos? The answer might just be dotted-line reporting. Dotted line reporting can be an invaluable tool that enhances project management, flexibility and… Read more
Your to-do list is staring at you. You’re staring back. A silent standoff. You know what needs to get done, but instead of getting right to it, you freeze. Too many tasks. Too many distractions. Too many tabs open.Or you could start strong full speed ahead! only to be derailed by an email or a… Read more
Let’s be honest most companies set way too many OKRs. It happens all the time. You sit down for planning, and everyone brings their “must-haves” to the table. Before you know it, you’ve got a laundry list of objectives that stretches longer than a grocery receipt after a Costco run. Then what happens? Execution fatigue…. Read more
So, you’ve set your OKRs. Great! You’ve aligned your objectives, key results, and teams. Now comes the tricky part: how often should you check in on them? Too often, and your team starts rolling their eyes every time OKRs are mentioned. Not often enough, and, well…nothing happens. Ben Lamorte, OKR coach to over 2,000 business… Read more
When it comes to OKRs, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of setting goals. But as Ben Lamorte, one of the world’s leading OKR coaches, reminds us, writing OKRs is easy and executing them well. That’s where companies struggle. Ben Lamorte – what are OKRs? OKRS: A critical thinking framework and ongoing… Read more
“So… what are we trying to achieve?” It’s a question we ask ourselves every quarter. A simple one, right? But if you’ve ever been in an OKR planning session, you know it can turn into an intense discussion one that challenges assumptions, uncovers blind spots, and, ultimately, brings clarity. At Profit.co, OKR planning isn’t just… Read more
Starting a new SaaS tool can feel like learning a new dance. At first, it’s all about figuring out the steps. But with the proper guidance, those awkward stumbles turn into smooth moves. One key question is at the heart of any successful SaaS implementation: “How do we make this worth it?” You’re investing time,… Read more
We’ve all heard about them, and most have worked within them. They’re like invisible walls that form between departments, keeping information, ideas, and people isolated. It’s not necessarily intentional, but it’s a natural byproduct of specialization. Marketing does marketing things. Sales do sales things. Operations…well, you get it. In today’s ever-evolving world, the catch is… Read more
Do OKRs mean I can’t take a vacation? It’s a fair worry. You might imagine yourself shackled to a laptop, typing feverishly at your beach cabana while your family builds sandcastles and gives you side-eye. But let’s clear this up: OKRs don’t hate vacations. They love them. Let’s Break It Down OKRs Objectives and Key… Read more
