The Plateau of Latent Potential
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Welcome to Shared Narrative #21!
In SN #10 we talked about the challenges of OKR, while in SN #20 we talked about the benefits. One question that people often asked is: how long does it take for a company or any individual to overcome the challenges and reap the benefits of OKR?
Our answer was usually met with a muted response. There is no one size fits all was what we said. After all, overcoming the challenges of OKR depends on a variety of factors, specifically the amount of time and effort one puts to learn and practice OKR.
Another way to answer that question is by looking at OKR as a habit. Implementing OKR is a habit that we want to integrate into our life. Once the cadence has been set, either weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, we will automatically slot in some time to set and review our OKR.
Adopting the OKR practice means we’re building a new habit.
Now, the question becomes: how long does it take to build a new habit? Again, the answer varies widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances. If you’re looking for an actual number that can be used as a benchmark, then 66 days is your best bet.
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