CBC Framework
CBC vs. OKRs.
OKRs are excellent at setting direction and creating cultural alignment around ambitious targets. They are not designed to create accountability for specific commitments between specific parties. That's what CBC provides.
Dimension
OKRs
CBC
Purpose
Aspirational goal alignment
Enforceable commitment
Counterparties
None (statement to self)
Explicit (signed by all parties)
Ownership
Team-level
Term-level, named owner
Negotiation
Manager sets, team acknowledges
Draft, review, mutual acceptance
Record
Spreadsheet or OKR tool
Immutable signed agreement
Accountability
Cultural/social
Structural, documented
Best for
Strategic direction
Cross-team execution
The two are complementary. Use OKRs to set direction. Use CBC agreements to execute on the commitments that direction requires.
Organizational decision tracking.
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