ZOMBIE PRACTICES AND PROCESSES

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

In large companies, processes like OKRs can become "zombie processes" that are followed out of habit or obligation, rather than serving their intended purpose. This happens when practices become institutionalized and rigid, making it difficult to adapt or discard them even when they're no longer effective. To combat this, leaders must regularly revisit the original purpose of a practice, allow for local adaptation, and encourage teams to challenge the process to ensure it remains useful and meaningful.