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OKR vs. 4DX (The 4 Disciplines of Execution)

Comparing how the 4DX and OKR goal management frameworks structure their process of strategy execution.

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Rob Davies
Feb 28, 2018 • 4 min read
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OKRs
Goal Setting
Goals
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Management
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Takeaways

  • The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a strategy execution framework developed by Stephen R. Covey and Chris McChesney. The concept covers 4 key areas that, when combined, help leaders and teams execute business strategy.
  • The 4 Disciplines of Execution principles include;
    1. Focus
    2. Leverage
    3. Engagement
    4. Accountability
    These key areas help set expectations and frame goal setting within an organizational context. The first 3 principles describe the structure, creation, and measurement of goals while the 4th principle describes a weekly cadence of review, with each review having a clear structure and time limit.
  • The only difference between the 4DX and OKRs is how they both structure their processes of strategy executions, however, they are pretty similar in a couple of ways. They both help managers and teams set goals and execute strategy, achieve focus, alignment, and engagement, and are lightweight and relatively easy for most people to grasp.

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