The OKR Dilemma: Aligning Teams Without Losing Autonomy
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The OKR Dilemma: Aligning Teams Without Losing Autonomy
19 May, 13:55 - 14:30 (Europe/Berlin) - Stage 2
19 May, 11:55 - 12:30 (UTC)
Enabling the Team
UXDX EMEA 2025
OKRs promise alignment, focus, and measurable impact—but for many teams, they can feel like an imposed structure that limits autonomy. How do you craft OKRs that serve both business goals and team needs without creating unnecessary bureaucracy?
In this interactive forum, Laura and Raif will facilitate a candid discussion on the challenges teams face when implementing OKRs. This is a highly participatory session where attendees can share experiences, ask questions, and debate:
- When do OKRs work, and when do they hinder creativity?
- How can UX teams balance strategic alignment with bottom-up innovation?
- Common pitfalls in OKR adoption and how to avoid them
- How to get buy-in from teams who see OKRs as a top-down mandate
Whether you're struggling with OKR adoption or looking to refine your approach or just talk through it, this session will give you real-world insights from peers and experienced practitioners.
Laura Dantonio, Principal Product Designer (UX),Wood Mackenzie
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