The OKR TED Talk

John Doerr explains why the secret to success is setting the right goals.

John Doerr, author of Measure What Matters, shares his take on what makes the difference between success and failure. Telling stories of ambitious leaders and teams, John’s keen observations and insights on OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) bring light to an oft-overlooked aspect of dreaming big.

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