Measure What Matters
Measure What Matters
John Doerr
Reid Hoffman
Whether you're a seasoned CEO or a first-time entrepreneur, you'll find valuable lessons, tools, and inspiration in the pages of [this book]. I'm glad [the author] invested the time to share these ideas with the world. - Reid Hoffman
Bill Gates
I’d recommend [John Doerr]’s book for anyone interested in becoming a better manager. - Bill Gates
Larry Page
I wish I had had this book nineteen years ago, when we founded Google. Or even before that, when I was only managing myself! - Larry Page
Jim Collins
Deserves to be fully embraced by every person responsible for performance, in any walk of life. [The author] makes Andy Grove a mentor to us all. - Jim Collins
Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
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Measure What Matters

Measure What Matters

John Doerr
John Doerr
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John Doerr
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In the heart of Silicon Valley's stratospheric success stories lies a not-so-secret framework that has propelled companies from startup garages to global giants: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). "Measure What Matters" by John Doerr unveils the transformative power of this simple yet profound goal-setting methodology, which has been the driving force behind the meteoric rise of behemoths like Google, Intel, and Amazon. With an insightful foreword by Google co-founder Larry Page, and enriched by firsthand contributions from icons like Bono and Bill Gates, the book is more than a business manual—it's a manifesto for a new way of work that demands remarkable focus, relentless ambition, and meticulously measured milestones. John Doerr, a legendary venture capitalist with an eye for game-changing innovation, presents OKRs as the backbone of strategic planning and execution. Through a compelling narrative that weaves together the journeys of startups and stalwarts alike, Doerr demonstrates how aligning ambitious objectives with specific, quantifiable key results can catalyze growth, foster teamwork, and achieve extraordinary outcomes. "Measure What Matters" is not just a testament to the successes of the past but a guidebook for leaders and organizations aiming to sculpt the future. By showing how to track progress with precision, Doerr invites us on a journey to elevate our ambitions, accelerate our actions, and amplify our impact. This book is a beacon for anyone who believes in the power of dreaming big, digging deep, and measuring what matters.

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Released
2017
5 Sep
Length
299
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Does a good job overall - worth reading. - Marty Cagan
I wish I had had this book nineteen years ago, when we founded Google. Or even before that, when I was only managing myself! - Larry Page
Deserves to be fully embraced by every person responsible for performance, in any walk of life. [The author] makes Andy Grove a mentor to us all. - Jim Collins
Whether you're a seasoned CEO or a first-time entrepreneur, you'll find valuable lessons, tools, and inspiration in the pages of [this book]. I'm glad [the author] invested the time to share these ideas with the world. - Reid Hoffman
Shows how any organization or team can aim high, move fast, and excel. - Sheryl Sandberg
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
The most important venture capitalist of our era reveals a key to business innovation and success. - Walter Isaacson
I’d recommend [John Doerr]’s book for anyone interested in becoming a better manager. - Bill Gates
Ideas are easy. Execution is everything.
— John Doerr, Measure What Matters

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