Imagine everyone rating internal meetings as a 10 out of 10? That's exactly what Pax8 has done using OKRs that clarify direction, the L10 meeting framework to structure and focus discussions, and WorkBoard to eliminate unnecessary meetings and follow through from the important ones. It's simplified work and freed up the Pax8 global workforce; hear Strategic Initiatives Manager Rory Thompson's playbook in this podcast.
Rory Thompson is the Strategic Initiatives Manager at Pax8, where he strengthens operational excellence and improves execution habits across a fast-growing global business. He has led the design of meeting and operating rhythms that reduce friction, sharpen focus, and enable outcome-driven conversations with OKRs and WorkBoardAI at the center. Rory’s work has created consistent, high-quality “Level 10” forums that teams rely on for clarity, alignment, and faster decisions. His hands-on journey through strategic operations equips him to scale Pax8’s growth agenda while building a culture that executes with discipline and confidence.
Deidre Paknad has founded and led three tech startups, acquired companies and been acquired, and led a high-growth business as an executive at IBM for several years; this affords her a unique perspective on using both speed and scale to drive growth. In her role as CEO at WorkBoard, she works with senior leadership teams at some of the world’s largest companies to clarify, align, and drive strategic priorities with greater speed and agility. She is a frequent speaker on Outcome Mindset™ and tapping into ambition.
Deidre has over a dozen patents and has twice been inducted into the Smithsonian Institution for innovation. Goldman Sachs named her one of the 100 most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2019. Deidre hosts The OKR Podcast, which focuses on accelerating outcomes and fostering an outcomes culture.