Leading Organizations: What Really Matters - Measuring Success Through Objectives and Key Results

Explore the key principles of effective leadership and organizational success in this 50-minute talk featuring venture capitalist John Doerr. Discover how setting thoughtful objectives and implementing transparent, measurable key results can drive teams, businesses, and nonprofits to achieve ambitious goals. Gain insights from real-world examples spanning Google, the Gates Foundation, startups, and government institutions. Learn about the importance of measuring what truly matters, balancing top-down and bottom-up approaches, addressing gender diversity, and navigating the challenges faced by tech leaders. Delve into practical applications of goal-setting techniques for both professional and personal life, including family objectives and managing external dependencies. Understand the critical role of trust, innovation, and adaptability in today's complex leadership landscape.

Intro
John Doerr
Measure What Matters
Objective vs Key Results
Google
Leadership
Tech is under attack
The fault of tech
Is it harder to be a leader
How to earn trust
Gender diversity
Topdown vs bottomup
Politics
Goals vs Objectives
Family Objectives
External Dependencies
Innovation