Wave Nine is the leading OKR solution provider for large-scale organizations

Explore the real-world transformations of companies that closed the strategy execution gap. Their success provides a proven blueprint for turning ambitious plans into measurable business results at enterprise scale.

Some of our case studies

From Game Publisher to Goal-Driven Organization

How Playstudios went from spreadsheet chaos to 100% OKR adoption with Wave Nine’s structured rollout and hands-on support.

500+
Software & Robotics

From Strategy Confusion to Strategic Clarity

How a fast-growing financial services firm aligned leadership and teams through a structured OKR implementation and transformed strategy into action—without overwhelming their organization.

1000+
Financial Service

From Legacy Goal-Setting to Laser-Focused Execution

How a blockchain startup replaced outdated goal systems with a transparent, accountable OKR rhythm — and empowered teams to own their progress.

96
Software & Robotics

From OKR Reset to Organizational Focus and Alignment

How a hybrid rollout with onsite kickoff, virtual coaching, and tailored processes helped Native transition from fragmented OKR usage to company-wide clarity and stronger team alignment.

30
Software & Robotics

Achieving Alignment and Transparency Across an 80-Person Non-Profit

How CHW transitioned from a misfitting framework to a fully adopted OKR program that improved communication, training, and strategic visibility across the organization.

80
Software & Robotics

Operational Excellence Through Cross-Functional OKRs

How a 110-year-old telecom company broke down silos, empowered its workforce, and achieved company-wide alignment through a hands-on OKR implementation with Wave Nine.

275

Driving Focus and Strategic Clarity Across a Transformed Organization

How OBAGI rolled out a company-wide OKR program in just two weeks, aligning new leadership, enhancing strategic clarity, and accelerating execution with Wave Nine’s structured and pragmatic approach.

~200
Software & Robotics

Relaunching OKRs for Strategic Clarity and Alignment

How iDeals transformed a stalling OKR program into a scalable execution engine through customized implementation, robust training, and a strong internal coach community.

450
Software & Robotics

Scaling Mental Health Support with Clarity and Structure

How a nonprofit organization transformed operational chaos into scalable impact by establishing alignment, clarity, and internal ownership through Wave Nine’s OKR methodology.

100–200+ employees (based on described growth)
Software & Robotics

Scaling with Simplicity: Building a Distributed OKR Culture

How a fast-growing e-learning startup streamlined its strategy, improved cross-functional collaboration, and established a scalable OKR system using Wave Nine’s guidance and WorkBoard’s platform.

50
Software & Robotics

Managing Growth and Generational Transition with OKRs

How HRA Group used OKRs and leadership coaching to align a fast-scaling global business and facilitate a smooth leadership transition across generations—while preserving their values and fueling innovation.

600
Financial Service

Optimizing Strategic Execution in a Matrixed Setup

How Carwow replaced manual OKR tracking with a flexible, scalable platform—boosting transparency, cross-team alignment, and strategic execution through WorkBoard and Wave Nine’s implementation expertise.

250+
Digital Design & IT Services

Aligning a Matrixed FinTech Organization for Scalable Growth

How Tala partnered with Wave Nine to bring clarity, operational discipline, and alignment across cross-functional teams—turning rapid growth into focused execution in an emerging industry.

500+
Financial Service

Forging Strategic Alignment and Accelerating Organic Growth

How Tradition Capital Bank transitioned from siloed efforts to a unified OKR-driven culture—boosting visibility, empowering employees, and finally moving key growth metrics that had been stagnant for over a year.

138
Financial Service

Clarifying Priorities and Achieving Focus Across Global Teams

How OKRs helped SITA improve team alignment, clarify strategic priorities, and increase visibility across its product organization—resulting in stronger collaboration and improved profitability.

7,300
Software & Robotics

OKRs drive ABB's Product Strategy

How ABB empowered 650 product managers to adopt strategic thinking and align with corporate goals through hands-on OKR training and coaching across a complex global organization.

105,000
Software & Robotics

Achieving 100% Adoption in a Complex Matrix Organization

How a guided implementation and internal coach training led to company-wide alignment and improved resource optimization while preserving business unit autonomy.

400
Digital Design & IT Services

Achieving Laser Focus to Become a World Market Leader

Learn how a facilitated leadership workshop created radical strategic clarity, enabling Wandelbots to dominate a specific niche and align the entire company.

130
Software & Robotics

From Impressive Growth to Market-Leading Results

How a comprehensive OKR implementation improved alignment and focus, culminating in the most successful financial results in Kiwibank's history.

2000
Financial Service

What Executive Leaders Achieve

Very helpful OKR program - helped me as an OKR coach despite the challenges with current culture on lean and SMART personal objectives.”

Jason Gerroll
Campus IT Infrastructure Director

“One of the business challenges we faced was achieving clear visibility around what others were doing, both within and between each business unit. We needed the right tool to track what they were doing, why they were doing it, and how the work led to actual outcomes.”

Alex Powell
Director of Strategy

“Obagi is a very ambitious organization; we are executing quickly against many strategic priorities across several differentchannels. The OKR program put us in thesame boat rowing in the same direction. We have achieved a new level of focus as a team.

Lu Al-Nsour
Chief of Staff

“We were total beginners when it came to OKRs. Wave Nine were knowledgeable about the OKR method in general, as well as implementing OKRs through WorkBoard. That was our first impression of them, and they really delivered in the end.”

Jonas Paul Schreiber
VP Strategic Infrastructure, Wandelbots

“The implementation of WorkBoard has improved transparency and communication between functional teams across several countries, as well as helped with strict deadlines for assigned tasks. The Wave Nine team has helped a lot – from defining strategic tasks to successfully integrating a system for tracking goals and tasks.”

Kristiana Bicule
BP Development Manager

“Wave Nine was really helpful, making themselves available at any hour, which was especially important given the time difference. From the start, we felt like Wave Nine was a real partner.

Nick Sullivan
GM Strategy

“I was impressed by the Wave Nine team’s engagement from the start. They were highly responsive, and they worked to understand our business. They came to serve as an extension of our company, making sure we were doing everything right as we streamlined our implementation.”

Larry Sanford
VP Operations

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the whole team for their great efforts and support to KFAS. Wave Nine has been brilliant throughout - we couldn't have asked for more from you. We will definitely keep you in mind as a partner in the future!”

Khaldoon Al Harmi
Planning and Development Manager

Wave Nine went above and beyond the requirements set in our contract. They were available 24/7, and the 260 employees who dealt with them were on a first-name basis with the Wave Nine team members.”

Craig Snaguski
Chief of Staff

Wave Nine really helped us understand the 'real-world' potential of OKRs and enabled us to build and embed them successfully into the commercial organization. The insights they shared in leading us through the cycle has really driven a change in how we prioritize and enabled us to establish a very productive new operating rhythm.”

Andrew Huxter
Vice President

Wave Nine helped us on a fundamental strategic level, trying to decide between a general North Star OKR and a very specific one. Once we decided to choose the laser-focus approach, Wave Nine helped us choose the right laser focus of MIG/MAG arc welding. That really helped us in our implementation.”

Martin Wanitschke
Chief Operating Officer

Embedding their experts into our teams has accelerated the OKR rollout throughout the organization, and we have achieved greater focus and results. We really appreciate the support of Wave Nine and would recommend them to organizations looking to kick-start their OKR initiatives.”

Jeff Rachlin
Chief Customer Officer

“I have been using OKRs for years and still learned a lot. Going back to basics and first principles was super useful. I will be recommending that my team members all go to Wave Nine for coaching and training.”

Alex Ley
Director

“The Wave Nine team was very patient during the training process for both the executives and the company as a whole. They did their homework, learned about our challenges, and came prepared. They worked well with our teams to create a highly-collaborative OKR strategy.”

Ishan Gupta
Senior Vice President of Operations

Working with Wave Nine was a great experience. They were conscious of the challenges we faced, coming up with ideas and solutions to address them proactively.”

Franco Gatti
Product Management Excellence Lead

“One of the reasons we had such a successful adoption is that we had this guided approach from Wave Nine on how to structure meetings, how to set up OKRs, and how to use the tools to get the data and define the different metrics.”

Roman Belter
Chief Operations Officer

“We were expanding and transitioning leadership to a new generation, a process that involves a lot of emotions that need to be navigated with gentle hands. OKRs made sure everyone was swimming in the same direction, and Wave Nine’s leadership coaching was transformative.

Itay Ariel
President

“After working with Wave Nine to define our OKRs, we now know where the bus is headed and when it will be there. Everyone feels more at ease now that they are after a common goal.”

Jeremiah Aja
Senior Vice President Operations

Wave Nine’s staff was amazing and super accessible. They were always willing to roll up their sleeves and have a conservation. They were ‘all in’ on our success.”

Jessica Porter
Chief Operations Officer

"I highly recommend that any organization work with Wave Nine. Their professionalism, availability, and communication have been excellent. Implementing an OKR program with their guidance, and rallying teams behind it, can significantly benefit any organization."

Emily Gaynor
Director of People & Culture

"Wave Nine’s dedication was amazing. We really didn’t want to bring in a company that would just hand us some templates and call it a day. With Wave Nine, every aspect of the implementation had a customized approach. They went out of their way to understand our business needs, landscape, and strategy."

Agnieszka Hyla
Talent Development Head

“Our Wave Nine consultant was excellent. He gave us really good training around OKRs, and he helped us focus our minds so we could build high-quality OKRs.

Peter Drummond
VP of Product Management

"Wave Nine’s consultants are very good at finding solutions, and working with Caroline increased my ability to message the importance of OKRs throughout the organization. She helped us increase our staff’s WorkBoard skillset."

Tricia Woodworth
IT Operations Manager

"We have two remarkable coaches in Philipp and Johannes, who walked us hand-in-hand through our adoption. Whether it meant working with the C-Suite or with individual managers, they rolled up their sleeves and did what it took to get us to the next level of OKR maturity."

David Ricley
Director of Customer Care

Pragmatism Over Pedigree

Big Consultancy Way

Arms-length Advisors who deliver a strategy deck.

Rigid, Corporate Frameworks that clash with culture.

Focus on Billable Hours creating long-term dependency.

Endless "Discovery Phases" with no tangible progress.

DIY / Training Way

Abstract Knowledge with no implementation support.

Generic Templates that don't fit your business.

Focus on Certifications without practical application.

No Path to Measurable ROI.

The Wave Nine Way

Embedded Practitioners who build your system with you.

Custom-built Operating Rhythm tailored to your DNA.

Focus on Capability Building through certified internal coaches.

Measurable Results in Weeks, not months or years.

The Enterprise Standard for Strategy Execution

250+

Enterprise Implementations

30+

Countries Served

92%

Employee Engagement Score

3x

Faster Goal Achievement

Don't Just Buy Software. Buy Results.

Ensure your investment in technology delivers a true transformation. Schedule a complimentary assessment to learn how our expert-led rollouts guarantee adoption and drive measurable business value.

Philipp Schett - Founder & Managing Partner of Wavenine
"You know your business. We know execution. In our first call, we'll connect the two."
Philipp Schett
Founder & Managing Partner