OGSM and OKRs are both powerful frameworks — but they solve different problems. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown to help you choose the right one for your business.
OGSM Example: B2B SaaS — How a Pipeline Analytics Company Hit $8M ARR
OGSM Example: B2B SaaS — How a Pipeline Analytics Company Hit $8M ARR
How to Use AI to Build Your OGSM: A Practical Guide for 2026
AI won’t write your strategy for you — but it will make you faster, sharper, and more thorough. Here’s how to use AI at every stage of your OGSM, with practical prompts you can use today.
What type of strategies are best for OGSM?
There are various different types of strategies and many different strategy tools. But which type of strategy is best suited for the OGSM model? OGSM can be used for various types of strategies, including but not limited to business strategy, …
What’s The Difference Between OKR and OGSM?
If you are like me then you may also be wondering if there is a better way to drive strategy execution and achieve business results. When I first came across OKRs and OGSM, I was wondering what’s the difference between …
What Comes First: People or Strategy?
It seems like a question of preference or belief such as Pepsi vs. Coke, Pampers vs. Huggies or Nutella vs. Nusspli. But far from it. Whether in large corporations or small businesses, choosing to put people first or put strategy …
The 11 Secrets Of Strategy Execution They Don’t Teach You In Business School
According to a recent survey(1) a staggering 67% of well-formulated strategies fail during execution. Let that sink in for a moment: two thirds of all strategies fail. With the following 11 secrets of successful strategy execution, your strategy won’t be …
How Many Initiatives Should My Strategy Have?
When using the OGSM approach to strategy, I often come across the question of how many initiatives a strategy should have. In the following, I summarize what works best in my experience. When developing the implementation plan for your strategy, …
What Comes First: Objective, Goals Or Strategy?
In business, objectives, goals and strategies are often used interchangeably when describing a company’s direction. Yet they are very different. Which one comes first – and does it really matter? When developing a business strategy, first decide your objective, i.e. …
Should Small Businesses Do Strategic Planning?
In small businesses strategic planning is often brushed aside as being too costly and time-consuming and taking too much attention away from operations. However, without a strategic plan, a business would lack the clear sense of direction it needs to …