{"id":47407,"date":"2025-05-15T16:15:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T23:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franklincovey.com\/?p=47407"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T22:02:02","slug":"okr-performance-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/en\/blog\/okr-performance-management\/","title":{"rendered":"OKR Performance Management: Achieving Breakthrough Results in Times of Change\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"block block-blog-header\">\n    <div class=\"uk-flex uk-justify-sb\">\n        <div class=\"hero-content\">\n            <h1>OKR Performance Management: Achieving Breakthrough Results in Times of Change <\/h1>\n                                <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/wp-content\/themes\/franklincovey\/img\/blank.gif\"\n                dam=\"true\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/blog_okr-results_300x300.jpg\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                class=\"image-main lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\" animated-line\"><\/span>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"block block-table-of-contents\" id=\"block_38ca44e37d668a91bade4283f096103f\">\n\t<div class=\"uk-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"heading\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<ul class=\"items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a1\" alt=\"What Is OKR Performance Management?\u00a0\" class=\"link-to-anchor\">What Is OKR Performance Management?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a2\" alt=\"OKRs vs. KPIs: Both Are Valuable\u2014and Fall Short in Times of Change\u00a0\" class=\"link-to-anchor\">OKRs vs. KPIs: Both Are Valuable\u2014and Fall Short in Times of Change\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a3\" alt=\"How 4DX Helps Leaders Execute OKR Performance Management With Greater Impact\u00a0\" class=\"link-to-anchor\">How 4DX Helps Leaders Execute OKR Performance Management With Greater Impact\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a4\" alt=\"Making OKRs Work: Establish Execution Systems That Scale\u00a0\" class=\"link-to-anchor\">Making OKRs Work: Establish Execution Systems That Scale\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a5\" alt=\"Common Pitfalls of Strategic Execution and How to Avoid Them\u00a0\" class=\"link-to-anchor\">Common Pitfalls of Strategic Execution and How to Avoid Them\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a6\" alt=\"Thriving Through Disruption: Rethinking What\u2019s Possible \" class=\"link-to-anchor\">Thriving Through Disruption: Rethinking What\u2019s Possible <\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#a7\" alt=\"Build a Culture of Execution That Can Withstand Change\u00a0\" class=\"link-to-anchor\">Build a Culture of Execution That Can Withstand Change\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span class=\"animated-line\"><\/span>\n<\/section>\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\tjQuery(function(){\n\t\t$(\"#block_38ca44e37d668a91bade4283f096103f .link-to-anchor\").click(function() {\n\t\t\tvar $me = jQuery(this);\n\t\t    $([document.documentElement, document.body]).animate({\n\t\t        scrollTop: $($me.attr('href')).offset().top - (jQuery('#main-header').outerHeight() + 75)\n\t\t    }, 1000);\n\t\t});\n\t});\n<\/script>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today\u2019s leaders are under increasing pressure from AI advancements, market volatility, and shifting workforce expectations. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025\/digest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60% of employers<\/a> expect technological advancements to significantly impact their business in the coming years\u2014and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/Blogs\/Articles\/2025\/04\/22\/the-global-economy-enters-a-new-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uncertain state of the global economy<\/a> only adds to the tension felt by many organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as they say, the show must go on. As businesses face ongoing disruption, leaders need to be proactive and adjust quickly to keep things chugging along. However, traditional performance management systems often fall short of providing the clarity and agility needed to navigate these turbulent times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this environment, <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/blog\/okr-vs-kpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OKRs<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/blog\/okr-vs-kpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> and <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/blog\/okr-vs-kpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KPIs<\/a> are frequently used to measure performance and track progress. But while these metrics have their place, they often fail to drive execution and motivate performance during times of uncertainty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although OKRs help set ambitious goals and measure progress, they don\u2019t provide a structured framework for execution\u2014a crucial component of success when organizational priorities need to shift quickly. Leaders and teams need a way to achieve breakthrough results when everything seems uncertain.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The solution?<\/strong> An execution framework that offers improved OKR performance management. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how an execution system can help your leaders and teams to align around the most important priorities and focus their efforts to make a massive impact\u2014even amid uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a1\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Is OKR Performance Management?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a powerful framework for aligning teams and driving performance, defined by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Objectives<\/strong>: High-level, qualitative goals that outline what you want to achieve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key Results<\/strong>: Quantitative, measurable milestones that indicate progress toward those objectives.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While OKRs provide clarity on what needs to be achieved, give teams a sense of direction, and illustrate intended or past progress, they don&#8217;t offer the actionable steps need for success or provide teams with an execution plan to help them achieve their goals. So why do businesses use them?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a2\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OKRs vs. KPIs: Both Are Valuable\u2014and Fall Short in Times of Change<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both OKRs and KPIs have their place in performance management. However, they aren\u2019t enough to keep teams focused on the right objectives\u2014particularly in fast-moving or uncertain environments. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) typically measure what\u2019s already been done, providing a lagging indicator of past performance. While they\u2019re useful for tracking ongoing activities, they don\u2019t help businesses adapt to new challenges or shifts in strategy. OKRs, while more dynamic than KPIs, still focus on the goals themselves and may lack the depth of focus and execution necessary for successful outcomes during change.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why many thriving organizations select a <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/the-4-disciplines\/discipline-1-wildly-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildly Important Goal<\/a><sup>\u00ae <\/sup>(WIG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>), which offers clear direction and an actionable approach for leaders to drive execution on a crucial initiative. WIGs can support improved OKR performance management because they offer:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agility through short cycles<\/strong>: When paired with WIGs, OKRs can be reviewed and adjusted quickly, enabling businesses to pivot as conditions change.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clarity on high-impact goals<\/strong>: By narrowing the focus to just a few key objectives (or even just one!), teams can channel their efforts toward what truly matters for the organization in times of change and uncertainty.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alignment across teams<\/strong>: WIGs help ensure that everyone is working toward the same crucial outcomes, eliminating silos and encouraging collaboration\u2014fostering <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/leading-at-the-speed-of-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trust<\/a>, connection, and innovation when the organization needs these cultural elements most.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WIGs allow team members to apply a laser focus to the few things that will actually move the needle. Without this focus, organizations can quickly lose sight of what matters most to their success\u2014especially when change inevitably creates distractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Download our free guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.franklincovey.com\/c\/tlg-8-ways-to-boost?x=j4G37p&amp;lb-mode=overlay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 Ways to Boost Your Team\u2019s Commitment to<\/a> Goals, to get direct reports on board and moving in the right direction.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a3\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How 4DX Helps Leaders Execute OKR Performance Management With Greater Impact<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-pull-quote\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quote\" src=\"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/wp-content\/themes\/franklincovey\/img\/quote.png\" alt=\"Quote PNG\">\n    <div class=\"quote-inner\">\n        <h2>When your team begins to see a big goal moving as a direct result of their efforts, they will know they are winning. And we have found nothing that drives the morale and engagement of a team more than winning.<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"quote-author\">&mdash; Chris McChesney, co-author of <em>The 4 Disciplines of Execution<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"animated-line\"><\/span>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/the-4-disciplines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 4 Disciplines of Execution<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (4DX<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) system offers a repeatable, step-by-step process that leaders and teams can use to execute on those objectives. 4DX\u2019s structured approach ensures focus, alignment, and <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/blog\/fostering-accountability-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accountability<\/a>, which are essential for achieving OKRs during periods of change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how 4DX helps leaders execute OKR performance management with greater impact:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discipline 1: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/the-4-disciplines\/discipline-1-wildly-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Focus on the Wildly Important<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>There will always be more ideas than there is capacity to execute\u2014which can be a tough truth for ambitious leaders. Instead of trying to accomplish everything and inevitably coming up short, leaders can accomplish more by helping their teams focus on the most important goals that will move the organization forward in times of change. Identify the few crucial goals that will have the most significant impact on your team\u2019s or organization\u2019s success. These initiatives should require significant effort and will not be automatically achieved during the daily whirlwind of operations. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discipline 2: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/the-4-disciplines\/discipline-2-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Act on the Lead Measures<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>It\u2019s not enough to identify the most important goals. Leaders and teams also need to have a system that helps them track the specific actions and behaviors that will drive their WIGs. Rather than merely monitoring lagging outcomes\u2014after the time for action has long passed\u2014focus on the activities that will drive results in real time. Download our free <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.franklincovey.com\/c\/tlg-the-80-20-activity?x=j4G37p&amp;lb-mode=overlay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">80\/20 Activity Analyzer tool<\/a> to discover which activities will make the biggest impact on your progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discipline 3: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/the-4-disciplines\/discipline-3-scoreboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Keep a Compelling Scoreboard<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>People play differently when they\u2019re keeping score. When leaders make progress visible, teams feel encouraged to stay focused and motivated. A regularly updated scoreboard helps team members feel accountable for their work, promotes a sense of purpose, and fuels accomplishment. Ensuring that progress remains visible can motivate teams, <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/blog\/how-to-spot-disengaged-employees-and-reactivate-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve engagement<\/a>, and build momentum to drive results.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discipline 4: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/the-4-disciplines\/discipline-4-accountability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Create a Cadence of Accountability<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>In addition to keeping a scoreboard, leaders and teams need to assess the progress being made, celebrate wins, and make adjustments as needed. Establishing regular reviews will ensure teams stay on track and hold each other accountable. Weekly reviews are ideal, as they create an environment where team members feel responsible to each other for delivering on their commitments\u2014and when new challenges and changes emerge, this weekly cadence provides enough time for those adjustments to take effect and for goals to be achieved.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch our free webcast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincovey.com\/events\/webcast-series\/execution-excellence-bringing-your-strategy-to-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Execution Excellence: Bringing Your Strategy to Life<\/a>, to learn how the 4 Disciplines can help your teams defy the strategic odds.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These execution practices turn OKRs from aspirational goals into actionable strategies that drive tangible results. With that in mind, what actionable steps can leaders take now to improve performance management?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a4\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Making OKRs Work: Establish Execution Systems That Scale<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<br>4DX principles can ensure that OKRs result in breakthrough. Here are a few steps leaders and organizations can take to establish execution systems that scale:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Narrow the focus to one or two WIGs<\/strong>: The key to executing OKRs effectively is focusing on the few things that will create the most significant impact\u2014ensuring that your efforts won\u2019t be spread too thin while simultaneously keeping daily operations running smoothly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remember to keep track of progress<\/strong>: Data shows that 80% of our results come from just 20% of our activities. Are your leaders and teams focused on the right things? To find out, identify key actions and behaviors that will lead to the desired outcomes. This step drives continuous, incremental progress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Put together a visual scoreboard<\/strong>: Remember the old adage about a tree falling in the forest with no one around to hear its sound? The same concept applies to progress that isn\u2019t being tracked. When you make progress toward your WIGs visible to the entire team or organization, you can foster motivation and accountability to drive results even further. Without tracking that progress, it\u2019s tough to say whether it&#8217;s actually being made\u2014and no one will feel accountable for their results.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review progress consistently<\/strong>: Along with establishing a visual tracking scoreboard, leaders and teams also need to gather on a regular basis to review progress and make plans that will keep everything \u201cright and tight\u201d on the scale or graph. Leaders should create a routine for checking in on progress and empower team members to be responsible for their direct contributions. This consistency is especially important in periods of change and uncertainty, allowing team members to connect to the mission and see the impact of their efforts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining OKRs with a system like 4DX, businesses can create a powerful execution engine that drives results\u2014even during periods of disruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learn to talk about key initiatives in more specific and measurable ways when you download our free guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.franklincovey.com\/c\/tlg-4-steps-to-refine?x=j4G37p&amp;lb-mode=overlay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Steps to Refine and Execute Your Team Goals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a5\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common Pitfalls of Strategic Execution and How to Avoid Them<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite a leader\u2019s best efforts, teams can get bogged down in execution missteps\u2014especially without an established framework for success. The most common pitfalls of strategic execution can typically be solved with a proven system. These pitfalls, and their solutions, include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Too many objectives<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pitfall<\/strong>: Focusing on too many goals dilutes attention and reduces the impact of execution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Focusing on the WIG helps leaders and teams concentrate on the few objectives that will make the greatest impact. Limit the number of WIGs to ensure everyone is aligned and focused on what matters most, particularly in times of change.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vague goals or outcomes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pitfall<\/strong>: If key results are unclear or difficult to measure, it\u2019s challenging to track progress and determine success.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Acting on lead measures ensures that key results are clear, actionable, and tied to specific behaviors or actions. By identifying and tracking lead measures, teams can focus on the activities that directly influence progress, making outcomes more measurable and achievable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Lack of alignment or buy-in<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pitfall<\/strong>: Without alignment, teams may work in silos and execution efforts become fragmented or misdirected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Keeping a compelling scoreboard ensures visibility and transparency, allowing teams to track progress together. This builds collective ownership and reinforces alignment across departments, fostering a shared commitment to the WIGs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Irregular check-ins<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pitfall<\/strong>: Without consistent reviews, it\u2019s easy to lose momentum, overlook issues, or miss opportunities for course correction.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Creating a cadence of accountability ensures that teams meet regularly to review progress, celebrate successes, and adjust strategies as needed. <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/6-critical-practices\/communicate-as-a-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holding regular 1-on-1s<\/a> and team sessions will create a rhythm of accountability that maintains momentum and allows teams to make real-time adjustments to stay on track.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By leveraging the 4DX framework, leaders can create a disciplined approach that not only avoids these common pitfalls but also accelerates execution, aligns teams, and drives sustained results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to \u201cmove your middle\u201d for incredible outcomes? Download our free guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.franklincovey.com\/c\/tlg-impact-your-organization?x=mOBKZo&amp;lb-mode=overlay&amp;&amp;lb-width=100&amp;lb-height=100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Impact Your Organization\u2019s Results: Turn Average Employees Into High Performers<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-image-with-text \">\n    <div class=\"uk-flex uk-justify-sb has-background bg-color-gray\">\n                    <div class=\"it-text\">\n                <h2 class=\"heading\">The Most Trusted Leadership Company<\/h2>                <p>Learn how your organization can use our people, content, and technology to create collective action and meaningful change.<\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"cta\">\n                                                        <a href=\"#\" alt=\"Request a Demo\"\n                                    class=\"btn btn-primary\"\n                                    data-uk-toggle=\"target: #request-demo-form\">\n                                        Request a Demo                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"it-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" \n                        src=\"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/wp-content\/themes\/franklincovey\/img\/blank.gif\"\n                        data-src=\"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/blog_engage-cta_785x450.jpg\"\n                        alt=\"\"\n                        class=\"bw-to-color lazy\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <span class=\"animated-line\"><\/span>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a6\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thriving Through Disruption: Rethinking What\u2019s Possible<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block block-pull-quote\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quote\" src=\"https:\/\/franklincovey.kz\/wp-content\/themes\/franklincovey\/img\/quote.png\" alt=\"Quote PNG\">\n    <div class=\"quote-inner\">\n        <h2>Leaders are people, too! While we have a big part in navigating our team members through the change process, we must familiarize and orient ourselves with where we are. It\u2019s only then that we can work through our own reactions and get others to the higher and more rewarding point of change.<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"quote-author\">&mdash; March\u00e9 Pleshette, FranklinCovey Senior Consultant\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <span class=\"animated-line\"><\/span>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During periods of uncertainty, businesses must move beyond a \u201cprotect and wait\u201d mentality. Instead, leaders should encourage bold thinking and shared ownership to drive transformation. When <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/courses\/change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">change<\/a> is reframed as an opportunity for innovation and growth, rather than as a threat, leaders and teams can shift from sticking to the status quo to prioritizing and executing the most important goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders who understand the predictable pattern of change are better positioned to see opportunities for growth and guide their teams through the stages, from disruption to innovation. Maintaining a <a href=\"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8081\/blog\/workplace-growth-mindset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growth mindset<\/a> not only helps organizations adapt to change but also drives the actions and behaviors necessary to thrive in times of disruption, ensuring long-term success and sustainable growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How are today\u2019s thriving organizations responding to rapid change? Download our free guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.franklincovey.com\/c\/the-energy-of-change?x=FynnEM&amp;lb-mode=overlay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Energy of Change<\/a>, for five leadership behaviors to drive collective action in a fluid landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"block-anchor-point\" id=\"a7\">&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build a Culture of Execution That Can Withstand Change<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To flourish during disruption, leaders can start by focusing on a single initiative using the principles of 4DX. While organizations can still leverage OKRs, focusing on a WIG enables them to \u201cmove the mountain\u201d instead of merely measuring it. But identifying an important initiative is just the first step in creating a future-proofed culture of execution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By ingraining the principles of this execution framework into the organizational culture itself, leaders and teams can execute on those goals with precision and agility while thriving amidst uncertainty. In the end, these principles and cultural values help sustain both alignment and trust through repeatable execution behaviors\u2014building a culture that embraces change rather than resists it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Looking to help your leaders and teams weather the storm of uncertainty and disruption with strategic vision and execution? 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