07. Modern Operating Model - Jenny Herald - VP Product Evangelism at Quantive, ex. Wunderlist, US Air Force

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Discover the secrets behind successful business operations in episode 07 of our podcast, as we dive deep into the modern operating model with Jenny Herald - VP of Product Evangelism at Quantive. With a history of navigating through the challenging landscapes of mergers and acquisitions, Jenny shares a trove of wisdom drawn from her multifaceted career. Having started out in the U.S military, Jenny's unique insights from her journey are bound to leave you captivated.

Jenny's current focus revolves around OKRs, and while she recognizes their mixed reputation in the business world, she stands firm in her belief in their transformative power. Join us as we unravel the influence of OKRs in shaping successful companies, and let Jenny's eloquent advocacy sway your perception of this compelling business tool.

Links to the Guest

• Dreams with Deadlines Podcast
• Quantive
• Jenny’s LinkedIn
• Dreams with Deadlines Community
• Office Hours with Ben Lamorte

Timestamps

• [00:01:15] Introducing Jenny
• [00:05:22] Lessons from the military: Commander's Intent
• [00:08:14] Wunderlist acquired by Microsoft
• [00:25:31] What are companies getting wrong with OKRs
• [00:31:40] How Jenny gets people engaged with OKRs
• [00:35:46] Creating a shared language of success
• [00:38:39] The modern operating model for business today

Resources Mentioned

• Reid Hoffman, Blitzscaling
• JOHN DOERR, Speed and Scale
• John Doerr, Measure what matters