How to Assess if a Growth Review is Achieving its Intended Objectives?
Even if the growth reviews have been designed with the right scope, frequency, and formats, we still need to reflect once in a while if they are meeting their intended objectives.
This concept introduces methods to review the reviews, ensuring continuous improvement in the review process itself.
Criterion 1: Completeness of Achievement Summary:
Check if the review comprehensively addresses achievements against OKRs. It's vital that all participants fully understand the team’s performance across these objectives.
Reviews should highlight both successes and areas needing attention, providing a clear picture of overall progress.
A quick check-in with the participants can be conducted to ensure if they did indeed get an overview of the performance.
Criterion 2: Depth of Deviation Analysis:
Analyze how thoroughly the review examines deviations from expected results. Effective reviews clearly identify the reasons for underperformance or unexpected successes and outline actionable plans to address these issues.
The clarity and thoroughness of this analysis are crucial for adjusting strategies effectively and preventing similar problems in the future.
Criterion 3: Clarity and Actionability of Roadmap Updates:
Assess how clearly the review communicates any updates to the roadmap and the next steps. It's important to evaluate whether changes stemming from the review’s discussions or analyses are understandable and actionable for all team members.
Ensuring that every participant knows their immediate tasks and how these contribute to broader company goals is essential for keeping the team focused and productive.
Takeaway:
To effectively gauge the success of growth reviews, confirm that they provide a complete summary of achievements, conduct thorough analyses of deviations with clear next steps, and communicate updates and future actions clearly.
Check-in with participants to confirm that the above criteria are being met, to ensure that the reviews are informative and actionable.