Objectives & Key Results

The Gift of Goal Setting: Why Waiting Until Next Year Is Already Too Late

Chris Monroe

Published on: 15/12/2025

Reflections from the BLU Networking Workshop at Primal Brewery There’s something powerful that happens when you put busy business owners in a relaxed space, hand them a drink, and give them permission to pause. That’s exactly what happened at Primal Brewery during BLU Networking’s “The Gift of Goal Setting Workshop.” What started as a casual evening quickly turned into honest conversations about overwhelm, stalled progress, and the quiet frustration many leaders carry into the end of the year.

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Start with Why: How to Define Outcomes That Drive Real Growth

Chris Monroe

Published on: 14/12/2025

You Don't Have a Focus Problem, You Have a Why Problem Here's the truth most overwhelmed leaders won't admit: you're not unmotivated. You're drowning because you've lost sight of why you're doing any of it in the first place.

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Take Control: 5 Quick Wins to Stabilize Your Operations Today

Chris Monroe

Published on: 14/12/2025

You didn't start your business or step into leadership to feel like you're always putting out fires. But when you're wearing every hat and barely staying ahead of the chaos, it's easy to lose sight of the vision you had at the start.

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The Power of Pause: How Gratitude Fuels Strategic Growth

Chris Monroe

Published on: 14/12/2025

Today, I sat down with a mission to tackle lingering tasks. But instead of productivity, I faced a blank screen and a nagging sense of distraction. The harder I pushed, the more frustrated I became.

Objectives & Key ResultsBusiness Strategy

Maintaining Relevance: The Key to Effective OKRs

Chris Monroe

Published on: 27/11/2025

OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results, are a transformative framework for aligning organizational goals, enhancing productivity, and fostering accountability. Yet, like any strategy, the real challenge lies in maintaining their relevance over time. How do businesses ensure OKRs remain impactful and adaptable? Let’s dive deeper into practical answers and strategies for maximizing the benefits of OKRs.

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How to Effectively Implement OKRs in Your Business

Chris Monroe

Published on: 27/11/2025

For small businesses and entrepreneurs striving to achieve ambitious goals, implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) is a game-changing strategy. This proven framework aligns team efforts, sharpens focus, and drives measurable success.

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