A short YouTube talk by Mick Hunt arguing that Leading By Objectives (LBO) succeeds when teams are involved in setting objectives, which increases investment, understanding, and commitment. He rebuts common objections—LBOs are not rigid but flexible within a framework that permits feedback and adjustment—and offers two quick leadership tips: start with impact in mind and create a feedback culture.
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Involving your team in setting these objectives isn't just a nice to have, it's a must. When your team is involved, they're invested, they understand the impact of their work and they're more committed to achieving the outcomes. It's about empowerment, not enforcement let's address some objections that you may face both from within and from your team. Some leaders may think, well, isn't LBOs too rigid for a fast moving environment? Or you may hear, how do we keep our objectives relevant when everything's changing? Well, here's the answer. Lbos isn't about rigidity. It's about flexibility within a clear framework. When done right, it allows for regular feedback loops and adjustments, keeping your objectives aligned with real time needs and priorities. This isn't about locking people in a path, it's about giving them a roadmap that adapts as they move forward. And for the modern leader, here are two quick tips to make leading by objectives work within your organization. Number one, start with impact in mind and number two, create a feedback culture.