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Objectives and Key Results in Large-Scale Agile Organizations: Challenges and Enablers

Abstract

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have emerged as a prevalent strategic management tool in large-scale agile development organizations, aiming to enhance operational alignment and performance. This study investigates the implementation of OKRs within a fintech organization that specializes in developing and managing solutions for over one million customers. We identify six key challenges and six enablers experienced in large-scale agile contexts when adopting OKRs as an organization-wide goal-setting framework. Our findings reveal that employees encounter challenges related to goal-setting and the compatibility of OKRs with their work tasks. However, factors such as sufficient training and concrete tasks, like "Monday Commitments," facilitate the successful adoption of OKRs in large-scale organizations. The study offers valuable insights for leaders and managers aiming to maximize the potential of OKRs, particularly within the dynamic and rapidly evolving fintech sector.
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Category

Academic chapter

Language

English

Author(s)

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Digital / Software Engineering, Safety and Security
  • University of Oslo
  • Norwegian University of Science and Technology
  • Sparebank1 Alliance

Year

2025

Publisher

University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Book

Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025), Hilton Waikoloa Village, January 7-10, 2025

ISBN

9780998133188

Page(s)

7444 - 7453

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