OKR Consultancy

The Full Spectrum of Benefits our Strategy & OKR Consultants Deliver

As a consultant specializing in strategy and OKRs, I have had the opportunity to work with several businesses that have leveraged the expertise of external experts to gain a competitive edge. While the benefits of hiring external experts are well-known, numerous hidden advantages often go unnoticed.

Written by Matt Roberts | Co-Founder of ZOKRI

Obvious Benefits of External Experts

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

The primary benefit of hiring external strategy and OKR consultants is our specialized knowledge and skills. We bring a depth of experience in strategy, OKRs, and execution processes and tactics that can significantly enhance the operational capabilities of a business.

Objective Insights and Fresh Perspectives

One of the keys to our success is we provide an objective viewpoint that is not influenced by the company’s internal culture, politics, or biases. This fresh perspective can prove invaluable in identifying problems and inefficiencies that internal teams might overlook. Our neutrality helps in making unbiased decisions easier.

Cost Efficiency

Engaging external experts on a need-to-basis can be more cost-effective than hiring full-time employees. Businesses save on long-term labor costs and benefits associated with permanent employment. Additionally, the use of external experts can lead to quicker problem-solving and project completions, further saving costs related to time and resources. We have business function experts in areas like product, marketing, sales and engineering that can be used to add much-needed resources and capabilities.

Hidden Benefits of External Experts

Catalyzing Innovation

Our consulting team work across various industries and brings with them a wealth of diverse experiences. This exposure allows them to cross-pollinate ideas, integrating concepts from different fields to foster innovation within the company. Their fresh approach can spark creativity among the internal team, pushing boundaries and encouraging new ways of thinking and doing.

Facilitating Change Management

Change can be challenging to implement, especially in established organizations with set routines and cultures. We usually find that we are catalysts for change, providing the necessary push to overcome inertia. We bring methodologies and success stories from other companies, helping to ease fears and resistance among staff, thereby smoothing the transition during the transformation phases.

Training and Development

Whilst our primary role might not always include training, external experts inadvertently contribute to the professional development of the internal team. Through collaboration and daily interactions, employees learn new skills and gain insights into advanced methodologies and industry best practices. This informal training helps uplift the overall skill level of the workforce without the significant expenses typically associated with formal training programs.

Expanding Professional Networks

Our consultants have extensive networks and can connect your business with potential technology partners, experts, and even future employees. These connections can be invaluable, opening doors to new business opportunities, collaborations, and ventures that might not have been accessible otherwise.

Risk Mitigation

Lastly, our consultants provide critical oversight. We are good at foreseeing potential risks and pitfalls that might not be evident to the internal team. Our experience and foresight is often needed to devise risk mitigation strategies.

In short, we are proud to say that our team offers a plethora of advantages that go far beyond the surface-level benefits of specialized expertise and fresh perspectives. From fostering innovation and facilitating change to enhancing professional development and expanding networks, the hidden benefits are substantial. You can leverage the full spectrum of advantages that our experts provide, to not only solve immediate problems but also position yourself for long-term success.