# Mikehorw Consulting

> Agile, Strategy & Transformation Consultant


## Posts

- [OKRs vs KPIs in transformation: different jobs, one performance system](https://mikehorw.co.uk/okrs-vs-kpis-in-transformation-different-jobs-one-performance-system/): OKRs set ambitious transformation goals; KPIs track ongoing performance. Aligning both in a clear framework ensures strategic execution, accountability, and continuous improvement in organizational performance.
- [How to Design an Executive Operating Rhythm for Strategy Execution](https://mikehorw.co.uk/how-to-design-an-executive-operating-rhythm-for-strategy-execution/): Design an executive operating rhythm to link strategy with execution through clear priorities, regular reviews, structured meetings, OKRs, and outcome-based governance for aligned, measurable progress.
- [How to design a quarterly operating rhythm that actually supports execution](https://mikehorw.co.uk/how-to-design-a-quarterly-operating-rhythm-that-actually-supports-execution/): Design a quarterly operating rhythm by linking strategy to clear objectives, setting measurable outcomes, defining decision points, maintaining focused reviews, and aligning teams to priorities for effective execution.
- [When governance slows delivery: what to change and how to prove control](https://mikehorw.co.uk/when-governance-slows-delivery-what-to-change-and-how-to-prove-control/): Streamline governance by clarifying decision rights, focusing on outcomes, setting regular reviews, applying risk-based controls, limiting work-in-progress, and enhancing visibility to accelerate delivery and maintain control.
- [OKRs vs KPIs: choose the right measure for the job](https://mikehorw.co.uk/okrs-vs-kpis-choose-the-right-measure-for-the-job/): OKRs drive ambitious goals for growth; KPIs track ongoing business health. Choose metrics aligned to strategy, focus on outcomes over outputs, balance leading and lagging indicators, and maintain governance for effective execution.
- [How to design an executive operating rhythm that turns strategy into delivery](https://mikehorw.co.uk/how-to-design-an-executive-operating-rhythm-that-turns-strategy-into-delivery/): This guide details setting up a 30-day executive operating rhythm linking meetings, decision rights, OKRs, and governance to drive clear, outcome-focused strategy execution and continuous improvement.
- [Quarterly planning that forces clear trade‑offs](https://mikehorw.co.uk/quarterly-planning-that-forces-clear-trade-offs/): This framework for quarterly planning emphasizes clear strategic intent, prioritizing high-impact projects within capacity, explicit trade-offs, WIP limits, and regular data-driven reviews to ensure focused, measurable progress.
- [7 operating rhythm mistakes that quietly slow transformation delivery](https://mikehorw.co.uk/7-operating-rhythm-mistakes-that-quietly-slow-transformation-delivery/): Seven common operating rhythm mistakes—like poor executive cadence, unclear decision rights, and unmanaged dependencies—slow transformation delivery. Fixes include clear outcomes, enabling governance, aligning strategy with OKRs, and regular cadence resets.
- [How to design an outcome-driven operating model that actually delivers change](https://mikehorw.co.uk/how-to-design-an-outcome-driven-operating-model-that-actually-delivers-change/): Design an outcome-driven operating model by focusing on clear priorities, using OKRs, strong governance, consistent delivery rhythms, efficient processes, and accountability to ensure measurable change and alignment.
- [Make OKR reviews stick: a practical cadence you can run every quarter](https://mikehorw.co.uk/make-okr-reviews-stick-a-practical-cadence-you-can-run-every-quarter/): Establish a quarterly OKR review cadence with clear agendas, roles, and measurable outcomes. Combine weekly check-ins and monthly reviews to maintain focus, alignment, and strategic execution.
- [Implement OKRs that fit your operating model: a practical guide](https://mikehorw.co.uk/implement-okrs-that-fit-your-operating-model-a-practical-guide/): Implement OKRs aligned with your operating model, governance, and rhythm to ensure measurable progress. Balance real and aspirational goals, embed regular reviews, and maintain strong portfolio governance for success.
- [Feedback loops that deliver: design a review rhythm you can trust](https://mikehorw.co.uk/feedback-loops-that-deliver-design-a-review-rhythm-you-can-trust/): Design effective feedback loops with clear roles, consistent review rhythms, and measurable metrics to align teams, track progress, and turn strategy into measurable outcomes using OKRs and lead/lag measures.
- [Pragmatic, outcome-driven governance for transformation programmes](https://mikehorw.co.uk/pragmatic-outcome-driven-governance-for-transformation-programmes/): Outcome-driven governance for transformation focuses on measurable results, clear decision rights, tracking metrics, aligned exec priorities, regular reviews, OKRs, lead indicators, and portfolio oversight to ensure value delivery.
- [Build an Operating Rhythm that Bridges Strategy and Execution](https://mikehorw.co.uk/build-an-operating-rhythm-that-bridges-strategy-and-execution/): Create a clear operating rhythm with quarterly, monthly, and weekly cadences; defined roles; key measures; and streamlined processes to align strategy with execution and sustain progress efficiently.
- [Why Your Operating Rhythm Is Slowing You Down (and How to Fix It)](https://mikehorw.co.uk/why-your-operating-rhythm-is-slowing-you-down-and-how-to-fix-it/): Bloated operating rhythms and poor meeting practices hinder strategy execution. Streamline meetings, focus on outcomes, clarify decision rights, and use quarterly reviews to boost efficiency and results.
- [From Reporting to Learning: Rebuilding the Exec Forum](https://mikehorw.co.uk/from-reporting-to-learning-rebuilding-the-exec-forum/): Rebuild exec forums by shifting from status updates to decision-driven meetings with clear goals, measurable outcomes, governance, and regular reviews to enhance prioritization, progress, and learning.
- [Aligning Strategy with Delivery: Pragmatic Moves for Complex Organisations](https://mikehorw.co.uk/aligning-strategy-with-delivery-pragmatic-moves-for-complex-organisations/): Align complex organisations by prioritizing key objectives, establishing clear roadmaps, maintaining effective operating rhythms, enabling agile governance, ensuring outcome visibility, and using OKRs for measurable, aligned progress.
- [How to Design an Operating Rhythm that Bridges Strategy and Execution](https://mikehorw.co.uk/how-to-design-an-operating-rhythm-that-bridges-strategy-and-execution/): Design an operating rhythm linking strategy to execution via clear goals, regular reviews (weekly, monthly, quarterly), exec cadence, governance, OKRs, and focused metrics to drive accountability and progress.
- [Projects versus products: a question of value](https://mikehorw.co.uk/projects-versus-products-a-question-of-value/): Why the project model is difficult to operate when delivering value in software development. At Friday we’ve recently renamed our project managers ‘delivery managers’. The change is not solely nominative: it reflects our underlying thinking about the nature of projects and the very essence of what we do for our clients. Friday’s raison d’etre is to help […]

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- [Services](https://mikehorw.co.uk/services/): Services Main Services 01. Executive & Transformation Coaching Practical, honest coaching for senior leaders driving big change. I’ll help you cut through noise, build clarity, and lead with confidence. Get Started Now 02. OKR Consulting & Training Hands-on OKR implementation and certified training through The OKR Hub. From execs to teams everyone aligned, focused, and […]
- [About](https://mikehorw.co.uk/about/): About I’m Mike Horwath. I help Organisations get clear, get moving, and get results I’m Mike Horwath a transformation consultant, coach and trainer with a focus on making real change actually happen. I work with senior leaders, delivery teams, and boards who want to move faster, make better decisions, and reconnect strategy with execution. Over […]
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