Cansel Sörgens

Don’t cascade OKRs! Build a Solar System!

AI, digitalisation, sustainability ... There are always new strategic challenges to overcome, and strategic alignment remains one of the most critical criteria for success.

Outcome-oriented strategy development and execution, for example with OKRs, can be a transformative force to create strategic alignment. However, the widespread practice of cascading or copying organisational charts often slows down and hinders engagement.

But there is an alternative: ‘The Solar System’ - a model developed by Cansel Sörgens, through her practice proven OKR expertise of 8+ years, to strengthen cross-team alignment and collaboration. In this interactive workshop you can learn how to break down silos and foster interdisciplinary cross-team collaboration that goes beyond vertical and horizontal dimensions.

Takeaways:

  • What & Why of OKRs
  • Introduction of OKR Solar System
  • OKR Team Models: Function OKRs, Product
  • OKRs, Shared OKRs, and Strategic Theme OKR
  • Benefits and Challenges of OKR Solar System
  • How to fix / prevent possible challenges

About the speaker:

Cansel Sörgens brings over 15 years of experience in leading strategic, cross-departmental projects and driving Agile Transformations. As an Organisational Coach, she supports companies of all sizes across diverse industries, including e-commerce, med-tech, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. Cansel’s expertise is particularly strong in agile strategy development, outcome oriented OKRs, and fostering cross-department collaboration. She shares her knowledge as an international speaker, author, and founder of OKR Lean Coffee.

More: https://cansel-soergens.com