At Lab9we believe that organization is the key to sustainable growth, especially in a 100% remote environment like ours. We love planning with clarity, working collaboratively, and staying agile in the face of challenges each year.
If you’ve ever wondered how we stay focused, achieve our goals, and continue innovating, here’s how we structure our year as a company and what tools we use to reach our objectives.
Our foundation: OKRs as guiding beacons.
For us, the OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are more than just a planning tool—they are our compass. We divide our year into four-month periods, allowing us to constantly assess whether we are moving in the right direction.
How do we work with OKRs?
- We set clear and ambitious objectives: For example, “Improve the user experience in our internal processes.”
- We define measurable key results: Metrics such as “Reduce the average response time in projects by 20%.”
- We align our teams: Every team member understands how their work impacts overall objectives.
💡 What we love about OKRs: They keep us focused on what truly matters and help us measure the real impact of our actions.
Agile methodologies: Constant adaptation.
In a remote environment like ours, agile methodologies are essential to staying organized and aligned. We don’t just apply them to client projects—we also use them for internal management.
The agile tools we use:
- Sprints: We implement Design Sprints to solve key challenges in record time, prioritizing rapid prototyping and validation.
- Scrum: We follow short, repetitive cycles to maintain flexibility in our projects.
- Retrospectives: We reflect as a team on what worked well and what we can improve.
✨ The result? More synchronized teams, faster decision-making, and a continuous focus on adding value.
Remote work: flexibility with purpose.
Being a 100% remote company isn’t just a work style—it’s a philosophy we take pride in. But we know that successful remote work requires much more than just good internet connections.
How we make It work:
- Collaborative tools: Platforms like Slack, Asana, and Figma keep us connected and organized.
- Team rituals: Daily check-ins and weekly meetings to align efforts and maintain human connection.
- Flexible schedules: While each team member has a set number of daily hours, they have the freedom to organize their day in a way that best fits their life.
🌍 Competitive advantage: Flexibility allows us to attract talent from anywhere and work with the best, no matter where they are.
A culture of evaluation and learning.
If there’s one thing that defines us as a team, it’s our obsession with continuous learning and improvement. At Lab9, we don’t wait until the end of the year to evaluate our progress—we do it regularly, with transparency and clear data.
Our evaluation rituals:
- Quarterly reviews: We assess OKRs and adjust strategies.
- Internal surveys: We actively listen to our team’s ideas and needs.
- Ongoing training: We are always learning new tools and methodologies.
💡 Key takeaway: We ensure that each evaluation isn’t an endpoint, but the beginning of something even better.
Looking ahead: What’s next for us as a team?
Our approach to structuring the year allows us to maintain a balance between strategic planning and the flexibility to adapt to whatever comes our way. At Lab9, every day is an opportunity to innovate, learn, and keep growing together as a team.
Want to implement these methodologies in your company?
At Lab9we don’t just apply these strategies—we help others adopt them too. From OKRs to Design Sprints, we can design a plan tailored to your needs and objectives.
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