[Verse 1] When your startup's in its cradle days CEO knows every corner, every maze From marketing to code to customer care One brain holds the vision everywhere Department heads are learning how to lead Structure helps them grow at lightning speed [Chorus] Five conditions make OKRs shine Early stage, new leaders, bottom-up design One to three objectives at the top Coaching keeps control from making you drop Remember the formula, sing it in time Early stage, new leaders, bottom-up design [Verse 2] Teams craft their own targets from below Leadership sets the compass, lets them go No cascading mandates down the chain Trust the people closest to the game Company level keeps it crisp and clean Three objectives max, keep the focus keen [Chorus] Five conditions make OKRs shine Early stage, new leaders, bottom-up design One to three objectives at the top Coaching keeps control from making you drop Remember the formula, sing it in time Early stage, new leaders, bottom-up design [Bridge] But here's the secret weapon in the mix A coach who knows all the common tricks Prevents the framework from becoming chains Keeps the spirit flowing through your veins When power grabs try to twist the tool The facilitator keeps you playing by the rules [Chorus] Five conditions make OKRs shine Early stage, new leaders, bottom-up design One to three objectives at the top Coaching keeps control from making you drop Remember the formula, sing it in time Early stage, new leaders, bottom-up design [Outro] When these stars align in perfect view OKRs might actually work for you But miss these marks and you'll likely find Another framework victim left behind
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