If you've read "Measure What Matters" you've probably come across the term cascading OKRs. Typically, when you think of cascading OKRs, top-down rigid cascading is what comes to mind. In an ideal world, rigid cascading seems logical — it gives an impression that an entire organization is pulling in the same direction. In reality organizations are slightly more complex and require multi-directional goal setting. Top-down cascading is a reflection of traditional command and control. Therefore, there's a good reason why many softwares and consultants discourage top-down cascading of goals. So what is cascading OKRs all about? We spoke to https://www.peterkappus.com/ (Peter Kappus), an OKR consultant, about: The definition of cascading OKRs Why organizations should avoid rigid top-down cascading? What should organizations be focusing on instead? Rigid vs. directional cascading

- Curious to learn more? Here are some additional resources: https://www.perdoo.com/resources/why-your-key-result-cannot-become-an-objective-for-someone-else/ (Why your Key Result can't become someone else's Objective) https://www.perdoo.com/resources/two-things-measure-what-matters-got-wrong/ (Two things Measure What Matters got wrong)

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