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OKRs — The Good, the Bad, and the… Oh My God, It’s a Disaster!
Why do OKRs frequently fail? OKRs promise goal alignment. But when implemented in isolation, they often lead to fragmented execution, reinforced silos, and delayed recognition of interdependencies — a silent killer of cross-functional outcomes.There is a systemic design flaw in how organizations misuse the framework: namely the disconnect between goal alignment and executional coherence across…
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Sengi as a Strategic Operating System
Why strategy needs more than tools — it needs rhythm, structure, and a shared system of alignment. What Is a Strategic Operating System? In most organizations, strategy lives in documents and slides — built with care, but quickly outdated. Execution, meanwhile, runs on project tools, OKRs, and team meetings. The space between them? Often disconnected.…
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What Makes Sengi Different?
What Makes Sengi Different? Sengi is a strategy execution platform built to bridge the gap between planning and doing. By connecting strategic design, departmental execution, and performance measurement in one cohesive environment, Sengi turns strategy into results. Here’s what sets it apart. What is Sengi? Sengi is an all-in-one strategic planning and execution platform designed…
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How to break down organizational siloes
Introduction Organizational silos refer to the isolation and lack of communication between different departments or teams within a company. This problem is a common issue in many organizations that can lead to decreased productivity, reduced innovation, and low morale among employees. While there are benefits to functional decomposition within departments and teams, working in silos…
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Confused terms series
I. Mission vs Vision Mission – also known as mission statement – describes the purpose of the organization in terms of the key activities it performs and the benefits it aims to provide for its customers. The mission can change over time but that frequently implies a significant change in what an organization does and…
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How can we improve alignment, transparency and clarity?
Amid the numerous conversations happening across channels like Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, and phone calls, key information can easily be overlooked or misinterpreted. A straightforward question about your company’s vision, mission, or strategy can sometimes expose unexpected gaps, confusion, or even a disconcerting “I don’t know.” While it’s well recognized that consistent communication is vital, merely…
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Is your business encountering challenges? Here’s a practical guide to support recovery.
Given the present economic conditions, businesses frequently encounter crises and challenges. Whether facing an economic downturn, a disruptive market shift, or unexpected internal challenges, managing through these difficult times requires more than quick fixes. For business owners and managers, strategic planning becomes essential in providing a clear approach to regroup, refocus, and emerge stronger. The…
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The global start-up and scale-up scene
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW – 2024 As we step into 2024, the global start-up and scale-up ecosystem continues to evolve, offering both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. This comprehensive overview explores the current state of the industry, drawing on key statistics, emerging trends, challenges, and positive developments shaping the business environment. Key Statistics Start-up Creation The start-up…
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Business owners’ top New Year’s resolutions made possible with SengiSolutions
The beginning of a new year often brings with it a wave of resolutions, plans, and expectations. For managers and business owners, it’s a time to envision growth and achievements. Let’s walk through some common resolutions of business people and explore how leveraging a tech strategy platform can turn their aspirations into tangible achievements. Otherwise,…
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A comprehensive glossary of key business terms
The post offers an understanding of essential business terms to foster effective communication and informed decision-making within an organization. These include benchmarking, business model canvas, competitive analysis, competitor, goal, initiative, KPI, metric, mission, objective, risk, ROI, scalability, stakeholder, strategic approach, blue and red ocean strategies, strategic driver, strategic pillar, strategic profile, strategic roadmap, and vision.…
