An HRCI Pre-Approved Training Course

Managing Performance with OKR (Objectives and Key Results)

Goal Setting, Objectives and Key Results (OKR) for Managers and Leaders

Schedules Introduction Objectives Training Methodology Organisational Impact Personal Impact Who should Attend? Outline

Scheduled Dates

Date	Venue	Fees
10 - 14 Aug 2026	Stockholm - Sweden	$ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026	London - UK	$ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026	Online	$ 4,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026	Dubai - UAE	$ 5,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026	London - UK	$ 5,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026	Online	$ 4,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026	Oslo - Norway	$ 5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027	London - UK	$ 5,950
28 Mar - 01 Apr 2027	Doha - Qatar	$ 5,950
10 - 14 May 2027	Oslo - Norway	$ 5,950
07 - 11 Jun 2027	Dubai - UAE	$ 5,950
28 Jun - 02 Jul 2027	Riyadh - Saudi Arabia	$ 5,950
09 - 13 Aug 2027	Stockholm - Sweden	$ 5,950
30 Aug - 03 Sep 2027	London - UK	$ 5,950
30 Aug - 03 Sep 2027	Online	$ 4,950
11 - 15 Oct 2027	Dubai - UAE	$ 5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027	London - UK	$ 5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027	Online	$ 4,950
20 - 24 Dec 2027	Oslo - Norway	$ 5,950

Introduction

This Managing Performance with OKR (Objectives and Key Results) training course is designed to help organisations and professionals shift from activity-based performance tracking to outcome-driven performance management. In increasingly dynamic and competitive environments, traditional performance measurement systems often fail to provide clarity, focus, and alignment. OKRs offer a powerful framework that connects strategic intent with measurable execution, enabling teams and individuals to prioritise what matters most and track progress transparently. This training course provides participants with a structured understanding of how OKRs drive alignment, accountability, and continuous performance improvement.

Participants will explore the principles behind effective OKR design, cascading alignment, progress tracking, and performance review cycles. The course focuses on how OKRs support strategic execution, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and promote agility without creating excessive administrative burden. By the end of this training course, participants will be able to design, implement, and manage OKRs that improve focus, engagement, and organisational performance across different functions and industries.

This Managing Performance with OKR (Objectives and Key Results) training course will highlight:

Core principles and philosophy of OKR-based performance management
Aligning organisational, team, and individual objectives
Designing measurable and outcome-focused Key Results
Tracking progress, reviewing performance, and course correction
Embedding OKRs into leadership, culture, and execution discipline

Objectives

By the end of this Managing Performance with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) training course, you will be able to:

Understand the OKR framework and its role in performance management
Design clear, strategic Objectives aligned with organisational priorities
Develop measurable Key Results that drive execution and accountability
Monitor OKR progress and adapt performance plans effectively
Integrate OKRs into leadership, governance, and review processes

Training Methodology

This Managing Performance with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) training course will utilize variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics together with interactive trainer lead sessions of discussion. There will be regular Q&A, learning tasks, small group work and learning videos.

Organisational Impact

By sending employees to this Managing Performance with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) training course, the organizations will:

Improve strategic alignment across teams and functions
Enhance execution discipline and focus on outcomes
Increase transparency and accountability in performance management
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and priority setting
Enable faster response to changing business conditions
Support a performance culture driven by clarity and results

Personal Impact

By attending this Managing Performance with OKRs training course, delegate will:

Stronger understanding of outcome-driven performance management
Practical skills to design and manage effective OKRs
Improved ability to prioritise work aligned with strategic goals
Greater confidence in performance discussions and reviews
Enhanced capability to track progress and address gaps early
Professional credibility in modern performance management practices

Who should Attend?

This Managing Performance with OKRs training course is designed for professionals involved with the planning process. It will be of benefit for all managers who seek to enhance their planning skills.

Typical delegates would include the following:

Specialist managers
Project managers
Departmental head
HR Professionals
Operational managers
Teamleaders

Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction to Goal Setting and OKRs

Introduction to goal setting: Understanding the importance of setting clear and actionable goals.
Goal setting psychology and examples in the modern organisation.
Introduction to OKRs: and its role in performance management.
Benefits of OKRs: Explaining the advantages of using OKRs to align teams and drive results.
Creating measurable key results: examples and models
Using key results that serve as performance indicators,
Using OKR’s for enabling teams to track progress and measure success.
Aligning OKRs with strategy: Establishing the connection between organizational strategy and individual/team OKRs.

Day 2

Defining Effective Objectives

Characteristics of effective objectives that are clear and compelling.
Crafting performance-boosting objectives: Guiding participants in formulating clear and inspiring objectives that align with organizational goals.
Setting challenging but achievable goals with OKR’s for teams and individuals
Setting meaningful key results: strategies for creating measurable and challenging
Case studies and examples of how key results can drive performance.
OKRs and employee development: Exploring the relationship between OKRs and professional growth.

Day 3

Communication and Alignment with OKRs

Cascading OKRs: Exploring the process of cascading OKRs from top-level objectives to individual team members' goals
Strategies for communicating objectives, goals, and OKRs to teams.
Importance of clear and consistent communication for goal alignment.
Techniques for cascading OKRs from top-level objectives to different teams and individuals.
OKR implementation process: Step-by-step guide to introducing OKRs within an organization.
OKR review cycles: Exploring the cadence and frequency of OKR check-ins, updates, and evaluations.

Day 4

Coaching and Performance Improvement with OKRs

Coaching skills to support employees in achieving their objectives.
Providing constructive feedback, guidance, and motivation using OKRs.
Leveraging OKRs to identify performance gaps and opportunities for growth.
Strategies for using OKRs as a basis for continuous improvement initiatives.
Effective performance tracking: Discussing tools and techniques to monitor and measure progress towards key results.
Building accountability: Strategies to foster accountability and ownership among team members.
Handling challenges and setbacks: Addressing common issues that may arise during OKR implementation and providing solutions.
Case study analysis: Analyzing real-world examples of successful OKR implementations and performance improvements.

Day 5

Performance Review, Feedback, and Future-Proofing

Conducting effective performance reviews based on OKRs and key results.
Encouraging self-assessment, reflection, and collaborative goal-setting.
Exploring the role of OKRs in adapting to changing business landscapes.
Strategies for using OKRs to foster agility, innovation, and resilience.
Role of key results: Understanding how measurable key results contribute to tracking progress and success..
Continuous improvement: Discussing how OKRs contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.
Group activity: Participants create a mock OKR framework for a hypothetical project.
Certificate distribution: Recognizing participants' successful completion of the training course.

Certificates

Upon successful completion of the classroom-based training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Upon successful completion of the online training course, a GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to all delegates. Guided Learning Hours – In accordance with ISO 9001:2015–certified quality management standards, one Guided Learning Hour is awarded for every 60 minutes of attendance.
The certificate will also have an HR Certification Institute (HRCI) reference and the learning hours awarded shall be used toward HRCI recertification credit(s).

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Frequently Asked Question

This training course is designed to help organisations and professionals shift from activity-based performance tracking to outcome-driven performance management using the OKR framework. Over five days, participants explore the principles of effective OKR design, cascading alignment from organisational strategy to individual goals, progress tracking, coaching for performance improvement, and embedding OKRs into leadership and review processes. The emphasis is on practical application, ensuring participants leave with the skills to design, implement, and manage OKRs that improve focus, engagement, and organisational performance.

Yes. This training course is available in Arabic, ensuring accessibility and clarity for Arabic-speaking professionals while maintaining alignment with global performance management best practices.

This OKR training course is designed for senior managers, functional leaders, performance managers, strategy professionals, and HR leaders who are responsible for setting objectives, monitoring performance, and aligning organisational goals with execution. It is particularly valuable for professionals leading change, growth, or transformation initiatives.

The OKR framework creates transparency, focus, and alignment across all levels of the organisation. By defining clear objectives and measurable key results, this training course helps leaders move away from activity-based management toward outcome-driven performance, enabling faster decision-making and improved strategic execution.

Participants will develop the ability to design effective OKRs, align individual and team objectives with organisational strategy, monitor progress using measurable indicators, and use OKRs as a continuous performance dialogue rather than a static measurement tool. The course also strengthens leadership capability in driving accountability and engagement.

Traditional performance management often focuses on activities, tasks, and annual appraisals, which can create a disconnect between day-to-day work and strategic priorities. OKRs shift the focus to outcomes by defining clear Objectives (what you want to achieve) and measurable Key Results (how you will know you have achieved it). This creates transparency, promotes alignment across teams and functions, and enables faster course correction through regular review cycles rather than waiting for end-of-year evaluations.

This training course equips leaders with a sustainable performance management mindset by embedding OKRs into ongoing planning, review, and execution processes. It supports continuous alignment, adaptability, and strategic focus, ensuring performance management remains relevant in dynamic business environments.

The course is suitable for organisations at all stages of OKR adoption. Day 1 provides a thorough introduction to goal setting, the OKR framework, and its role in performance management, making it accessible to those new to the methodology. At the same time, the progressive structure across the five days ensures that participants from organisations with existing OKR experience gain advanced skills in cascading, coaching, review processes, and future-proofing their performance management approach.

By the end of this training course, participants will have practised designing OKRs at organisational, team, and individual levels, built a mock OKR framework for a hypothetical project, and developed strategies for conducting performance reviews based on OKRs. The course equips participants with a complete implementation toolkit, from initial goal setting and alignment through to review cycles, coaching conversations, and adapting OKRs to changing business conditions. These skills are immediately transferable to the workplace.

Yes. GLOMACS offers customised and in-house delivery options. The content of this training course can be tailored to reflect an organisation’s specific strategic objectives, workforce challenges, and data maturity, ensuring maximum relevance and impact.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call us on +971 (56) 538 7389 or email inhouse@glomacs.com . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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