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# Inspire Software: Goal Setting, Planning, Performance and Productivity SaaS Platform for B2B

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Your OKRs, Wherever Your AI Works](https://inspiresoftware.com/mcp-bring-your-own-ai/): Bring Your Own AI to Your OKRs | Inspire MCP Server Inspire runs on MCP, so Claude, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok can work with your live OKRs, check-ins, and recognition. Permission-scoped, audited, and private.
- [Why Your Strategy Dashboard Isn’t Enough: How AI Turns Check-Ins, 1:1s, and Team Meetings into Execution Intelligence ](https://inspiresoftware.com/your-strategy-dashboard-isnt-enough-how-ai-promotes-execution-intelligence/): Most executive leaders are fluent in the language of metrics. Revenue attainment. Cost variance. OKR completion rates. Red, yellow, green. The executive dashboard has become the default lens through which organizational performance is interpreted, and for good reason: quantitative data is fast, comparable, and actionable in ways that qualitative insight often is not. 
- [Your Strategy Just Got an Agent: Inspire Software 10.2](https://inspiresoftware.com/your-strategy-just-got-an-agent-inspire-10-2/): Strategy tools have always been good at storing your plan. The harder problem has always been execution, keeping that plan connected to the work happening every day, across every team and every priority. That’s exactly where this update is focused. 
- [How Using AI for Planning Toward OKRs Can Help Organizations Turn Strategy into Action ](https://inspiresoftware.com/ai-for-planning-toward-okrs-helps-organizations-turn-strategy-into-action/): OKRs set the destination. Planning translates them into the work that moves them. But most organizations stall, and AI finally earns its seat at the strategy table. 
- [How AI Helps Executive Leaders Turn Strategy into Action Through OKRs ](https://inspiresoftware.com/ai-helps-executive-leaders-turn-strategy-into-action-okrs/): This article is Part 3 of the executive series entitled, How AI Can Help Executive Leaders Develop and Execute a Winning Strategy. This article focuses on how to connect your strategy to the engine that powers it: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). 
- [How AI Helps Executive Leaders Visualize and Communicate Strategy](https://inspiresoftware.com/ai-helps-leaders-visualize-and-communicate-strategy/): Most strategies fail not because the thinking is wrong, but because the strategy fails to connect to the everyday workflows of the people tasked with executing it. Only 5% of employees can describe their company’s strategy or how their work connects to it.
- [How AI Helps Executive Leaders Develop a Winning Strategy](https://inspiresoftware.com/how-ai-helps-executive-leaders-develop-a-winning-strategy/): Last Updated Date: April 27, 2026 | Authored by Jason Diamond Arnold | Executive Thought Leadership Series
- [Who Owns Strategy Execution?](https://inspiresoftware.com/who-owns-strategy-execution/): Last Updated: April 21, 2026 | Author of Original Guide: Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions, Inspire Software
- [Why Do Strategies Fail?](https://inspiresoftware.com/why-do-strategies-fail/): Last Updated: April 21, 2026 | Author of Original Guide: Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions, Inspire Software
- [What Does A Strategy Execution Champion Do?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-does-a-strategy-execution-champion-do/): Last Updated: April 21, 2026 | Author of Original Guide: Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions, Inspire Software
- [What Is Strategy Execution?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-is-strategy-execution/): Last Updated: April 21, 2026 | Author of Original Guide: Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions, Inspire Software
- [Inspire Software Version 10.1: New Features for Strategy, OKRs, and Performance](https://inspiresoftware.com/inspire-software-version-10-1-new-features-for-strategy-okrs-and-performance/): Inspire Version 10.1 introduces a set of enhancements designed to improve how organizations connect strategy, goals, and performance within a single execution system. This release focuses on increasing alignment, visibility, and usability—helping teams move more efficiently from planning to measurable results while giving leaders clearer insight into progress.
- [Why Strategy Execution Fails & How To Turn Strategy Into Results](https://inspiresoftware.com/why-strategy-execution-fails-how-to-turn-strategy-into-results/): Last Updated Date: March 30, 2026
- [What Are The Components Of Continuous Performance Management?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-are-the-components-of-continuous-performance-management/): Last Updated Date: March 30, 2026
- [What Is The Difference Between Cascading Goals And Connecting Goals?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-is-the-difference-between-cascading-goals-and-connecting-goals/): Last Updated Date: March 30, 2026
- [How Does Performance Management Connect To Strategy Execution?](https://inspiresoftware.com/how-does-performance-management-connect-to-strategy-execution/): Last Updated Date: March 27, 2026
- [What Role Do OKRs Play In Performance Management?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-role-do-okrs-play-in-performance-management/): Last Updated Date: March 20, 2026
- [Performance Management vs Continuous Performance Management](https://inspiresoftware.com/performance-management-vs-continuous-performance-management/): Last Updated Date: March 20, 2026
- [Continuous Performance Management: Connect Strategy, Goals, & Results](https://inspiresoftware.com/continuous-performance-management-connect-strategy-goals-results/): Last updated Date: March 30, 2026
- [What Metrics Should HR Track in Continuous Performance Management?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-metrics-should-hr-track-in-continuous-performance-management/): Last Updated Date: March 10, 2026
- [How Often Should Managers Hold Performance Conversations?](https://inspiresoftware.com/how-often-should-managers-hold-performance-conversations/): Last Updated Date: March 10, 2026
- [Why Are Annual Performance Reviews Outdated?](https://inspiresoftware.com/why-are-annual-performance-reviews-outdated/): Last Updated Date: March 10, 2026
- [How Do HR Leaders Align Performance With Company Strategy?](https://inspiresoftware.com/how-do-hr-leaders-align-performance-with-company-strategy/): Last Updated Date: March 10, 2026
- [What Is Continuous Performance Management?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-is-continuous-performance-management/): Last Updated Date: March 10, 2026
- [Inspire Software 10.0: Elevating Performance and Strategy Execution](https://inspiresoftware.com/inspire-software-10-0-elevating-performance-and-strategy-execution/): Inspire Software 10.0 Product Release 
- [The Ultimate Guide to OKR & Performance Management Platforms for 2026](https://inspiresoftware.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-okr-performance-management-platforms-for-2026/): The Ultimate Guide to OKR & Performance Management Platforms for 2026: How Inspire Measures Up 
- [Introducing Inspire 9.3: AI That Turns Strategy Into Action](https://inspiresoftware.com/introducing-inspire-9-3-ai-that-turns-strategy-into-action/): Our Most Exciting Release to Date- Inspire 9.3: AI That Turns Strategy Into Action
- [Enhancing Strategic Execution with AI for Competitive Advantage](https://inspiresoftware.com/enhancing-strategic-execution-with-ai-for-competitive-advantage/): Enhancing Strategic Execution with AI for Competitive Advantage 
- [The Power of Leadership Coaching for Your Organization](https://inspiresoftware.com/the-power-of-leadership-coaching-for-your-organization/): The Power of Leadership Coaching for Your Organization 
- [Mastering Strategy Execution: 7 Habits, 5 Choices, 5 AM Club, and AI](https://inspiresoftware.com/mastering-strategy-execution-7-habits-5-choices-5-am-club-and-ai/): Mastering Strategy Execution with a Little Help from the 7 Habits, 5 Choices, 5 AM Club, and AI
- [What Critical Strategy Data Are You Missing?](https://inspiresoftware.com/what-critical-strategy-data-are-you-missing/): What Critical Strategy Data Are You Missing?   
- [Boost Employee Energy for Mid-Year Strategy and OKR Progress Reviews](https://inspiresoftware.com/boost-employee-energy-for-mid-year-strategy-and-okr-progress-reviews/): Boosting Employee Energy for Mid-Year Strategy and OKR Progress Reviews  
- [Viva Goals is Ending—Make the Transition Before Your Company Suffers](https://inspiresoftware.com/viva-goals-is-ending-make-the-transition-before-your-company-suffers/): Viva Goals is Ending—Make the Effective Transition Before Your Company Suffers 
- [Leverage the Best Strategy Execution Methods](https://inspiresoftware.com/leverage-the-best-strategy-execution-methods/): Leverage the Best Strategy Execution Methods
- [2 Dumb-Ass CEOs Discuss the Power of Learning Moments, Gratitude, and Strategy Execution](https://inspiresoftware.com/2-dumb-ass-ceos-discuss-the-power-of-learning-moments-gratitude-and-strategy-execution/): 2 Dumb-Ass CEOs Discuss the Power of Learning Moments, Gratitude, and Strategy Execution 
- [Unlocking the Power of Intangible Data](https://inspiresoftware.com/unlocking-the-power-of-intangible-data/): Unlocking the Power of Intangible Data: How Leaders Can Harness Both Quantitative and Qualitative Insights to Drive Successful Strategy Execution
- [Top 10 reasons Viva Goals failed and what to look for in a replacement](https://inspiresoftware.com/top-10-reasons-viva-goals-failed-and-what-to-look-for-in-a-replacement/): Top 10 reasons why I believe Viva Goals failed and what to look for in a replacement
- [Microsoft Viva Goals Shutdown? Seamlessly Transition with Inspire](https://inspiresoftware.com/microsoft-viva-goals-shutdown-seamlessly-transition-with-inspire/): Microsoft Viva Goals Shutdown? Seamlessly Transition with Inspire
- [5 Tips for Using AI for Daily Strategy Execution and Planning](https://inspiresoftware.com/5-tips-for-using-ai-for-daily-strategy-execution-and-planning/): 5 Tips for Using AI for Daily Strategy Execution and Planning
- [Is Amazon’s RTO Going to Improve Culture and Strategy Execution?](https://inspiresoftware.com/is-amazons-rto-going-to-improve-culture-and-strategy-execution/): Is Amazon’s RTO Going to Improve Culture and Strategy Execution? 
- [Navigating the Complexities of Annual Compensation Reviews](https://inspiresoftware.com/navigating-the-complexities-of-annual-compensation-reviews/): Navigating the Complexities of Annual Compensation Reviews
- [How to Lead Your Organization to the Summit of Success](https://inspiresoftware.com/how-to-lead-your-organization-to-the-summit-of-success/): How to Lead Your Organization to the Summit of Success
- [Why Business Strategy Fails!](https://inspiresoftware.com/why-business-strategy-fails/): Why Business Strategy Fails!
- [Maximize strategy execution during the dog days of summer](https://inspiresoftware.com/maximize-strategy-execution-during-the-dog-days-of-summer/): Maximize strategy execution during the dog days of summer 
- [Avoid the Summer Slump: Tips for Staying Engaged through Continuous Performance Management](https://inspiresoftware.com/avoid-the-summer-slump-tips-for-staying-engaged-through-continuous-performance-management/): Avoid the Summer Slump: Tips for Staying Engaged through Continuous Performance Management 
- [Successful Strategy Execution Using Qualitative Data through Strategic Conversations](https://inspiresoftware.com/successful-strategy-execution-using-qualitative-data-through-strategic-conversations/): Successful Strategy Execution Using Qualitative Data through Strategic Conversations
- [How to Turn Your Strategy into Action](https://inspiresoftware.com/how-to-turn-your-strategy-into-action/): How to Turn Your Strategy into Action
- [Why Agile Strategy is Critical for Business Success in 2024](https://inspiresoftware.com/why-agile-strategy-is-critical-for-business-success-in-2024/): Why Agile Strategy is Critical for Business Success in 2024
- [3 Tips to Improve Strategy Execution with AI Assistance](https://inspiresoftware.com/3-tips-to-improve-strategy-execution-with-ai-assistance/): 3 Tips to Improve Strategy Execution with AI Assistance
- [The Power of Strategic Alignment to Create a Winning Culture](https://inspiresoftware.com/the-power-of-strategic-alignment-to-create-a-winning-culture/): The Power of Strategic Alignment to Create a Winning Culture

## Pages
- [Compare Inspire](https://inspiresoftware.com/compare-inspire/): Pre-demo homework
- [Demo](https://inspiresoftware.com/demo/): No form to fill out first
- [MCP](https://inspiresoftware.com/mcp/): Available now — runs in production
- [Leadership Method](https://inspiresoftware.com/leadership-method/): The method behind the coaching
- [AI Strategy](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/ai-strategy/): Most AI tools help you write. Inspire’s AI helps you perform.
- [AI Performance](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/ai-performance/): more likely to out-perform competitors
- [Why Inspire](https://inspiresoftware.com/why-inspire/): Inspire Software addresses two of the most persistent organizational gaps: strategy execution that stalls before it reaches teams, and performance management that doesn't help people improve. Both solutions share one connected platform — so what you fix in strategy reinforces what you fix in performance.
- [FAQ](https://inspiresoftware.com/faq/): Resources / FAQs
- [Resources](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/): The resources section of Inspire Software's website provides valuable tools, insights, and educational content to help our customers and prospects achieve their goal-setting, planning, and productivity needs. This section includes whitepapers, case studies, webinars, and other materials that demonstrate the effectiveness of our software and offer best practices for aligning teams and executing strategies.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://inspiresoftware.com/terms-conditions/): Updated November 3, 2022
- [Recognition](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/recognition/): Stand-alone, or integrated with OKRs, continuous performance, and coaching. Inspire Recognition reads each recipient's DISC profile (or other personality assessment type, such as Myers-Briggs or StrengthsFinder) and helps managers, peers, and the system itself recognize people in the language that motivates them — measurably improving employee engagement.
- [Pricing](https://inspiresoftware.com/pricing/): Billed Annually
- [Integrations](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/integrations/): Inspire connects to 200+ HRIS, CRM, payroll, and project management tools — including Workday, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Jira, Asana, Salesforce, and SSO/SCIM.
- [Evaluation Kit](https://inspiresoftware.com/evaluation-kit/): Everything your buying group needs to evaluate Inspire — pricing, security, AI controls, integrations, and justifications for HR, IT, Finance, and Strategy.
- [Inspire Software](https://inspiresoftware.com/): One AI-driven platform connecting OKRs, continuous performance, and recognition. Execution visibility from boardroom to daily work — transparent pricing.
- [Coaching](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/coaching/): Inspire Coaching is the process layer that turns strategy execution software into leadership behavior change — structured, data-informed, tied to OKR outcomes.
- [AI Trust](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/ai-trust/): What Inspire AI can access, what it can't, and how humans stay in the loop. Data never trains AI models — admin controls, role-based permissions, audit logging.
- [Contact](https://inspiresoftware.com/about-us/contact/): Talk to the Inspire team — request a demo, ask a pricing question, or book a 30-minute discovery call. We respond within one business day. Calendly available.
- [Security](https://inspiresoftware.com/about-us/security/): Inspire's security for HR and IT — SOC 2 Type II program in progress, GDPR, SSO/SCIM included, AES-256 encryption, and zero AI training on customer data ever.
- [Customers](https://inspiresoftware.com/about-us/customers/): How real organizations use Inspire to close the execution gap, drive continuous performance, and build CFR culture. Customer stories, benchmarks, and outcomes.
- [Guides](https://inspiresoftware.com/guides/): In-depth guides for HR leaders and strategy teams on OKRs, CFR, continuous performance management, applied leadership development, and software evaluation.
- [About Us](https://inspiresoftware.com/about-us/): Inspire’s mission is to help businesses achieve organizational excellence through continuous performance management with a holistic software solution. Backed by a team of experienced professionals in various disciplines of human resources and technology expertise, Inspire enables companywide alignment to your organization’s objectives to achieve business success.
- [Platform](https://inspiresoftware.com/platform/): Transform the way your organization approaches goal setting and execution. With our platform, enhance performance, streamline communication, and foster collaboration. Equip your team with AI-driven insights to align priorities and drive results.
- [Blog](https://inspiresoftware.com/blog/): Original thinking on strategy execution, continuous performance management, OKRs, and applied leadership development — from the Inspire Software team.
- [Privacy Policy](https://inspiresoftware.com/privacy-policy/): Last updated: 2/3/21

## Resources
- [Podcast: How AI Closes the Strategy-Execution Gap: Check-ins, 1:1s & CFRs | The Inspire Podcast (Part 5 of 6)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/podcast-how-ai-closes-the-strategy-execution-gap/): The Inspire Podcast — Practical Leadership for People Who Run Companies
- [Podcast: Bruce Waller on Life in the Leadership Lane (ep. 261) with Chris Wollerman, CEO](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/podcast-bruce-waller-life-in-the-leadership-lane-chris-wollerman/): In June 2026, Chris Wollerman, CEO of Inspire Software appeared on the Life in the Leadership Lane podcast hosted by Bruce Waller, Relocation Executive at the Armstrong Company, Keynote Speaker, and Author. On his podcast, Bruce talks to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there!
- [Inspire Software Strategy Assessment](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/strategy-assessment/)
- [eBook: The 6 Steps to a Winning Strategy](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/ebook-the-6-steps-to-a-winning-strategy/): …they fail because their organizations lack a process and a system to turn that vision into action with clarity, consistency, and accountability. 
- [Whitepaper: The State of Strategy Execution in 2025](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/the-state-of-strategy-execution-in-2025/): Most strategies never make it past the whiteboard.67% of well-formulated strategies fail due to poor execution. And 58% of leaders say their organizations struggle to deliver on their strategic plans. The cost? Missed targets, stalled growth, and disengaged teams.
- [Webinar: From Strategy to Results with OKR Cohort (May 2025)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/from-strategy-to-results-webinar-2025/): This webinar is designed for executive leaders striving to close the gap between strategy creation and execution.
- [Webinar: Homegrown Systems or Proven Frameworks with Paul Niven (March 2025)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/webinar-homegrown-systems-or-proven-frameworks-2025/): Watch Paul Niven, Global OKR Coach and Strategy Execution Consultant, and Chris Wollerman, CEO of Inspire Software, for an insightful webinar, which took place on March 27th, 2025. In this session, we'll delve into the surprising trends revealed by recent data on strategy execution frameworks. With a focus on OKRs, 4DX, KPIs, BSC, and homegrown systems, we'll compare their strengths, weaknesses, and practical applications. Discover how to choose the right strategy execution framework for your organization and optimize performance with expert insights from two industry leaders.  
- [Webinar: Leadership That Lasts with Garry Ridge (March 2025)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/webinar-leadership-that-lasts-2025/): Winning strategy execution isn’t just about setting goals—it’s about creating a culture where people thrive. 
- [Webinar: AI-Powered Strategy Execution with Daniel Montgomery (Feb 2025)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/ai-powered-strategy-execution-harnessing-data-and-human-insights-for-2025-success/): In today’s rapidly changing business environment, organizations must move beyond traditional metrics to execute smarter, more adaptive strategies. Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore how combining AI-driven tools, quantitative metrics (cold data), and qualitative insights (warm data) can drive strategy execution to new heights.
- [Webinar: Return to Office with Aaron Velek and Derick Deller (Nov 2024)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/return-to-office-enhancing-performance-or-hindering-strategy-execution/): Since the pandemic forced everyone to work from home, the world is struggling to find the best way for companies and their employees to thrive.  Amazon announced that all employees must return to the office full-time in 2025, sending shockwaves through corporate America.  What will be best for overall success: fully remote, hybrid, 100% in-office?  How do you get data to know what is working? Today, we’ll explore how the topic will impact a company’s strategy with our special guests, Derick Deller (Principal Group Product Manager, Microsoft), Aaron Velek (Founder, Square 1 Strategies), and Inspire’s Chris Wollerman (CEO & Cofounder).
- [Webinar: Mastering OKRs and Compensation with Paul Niven and Kevin Baum (Sep 2024)](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/mastering-okrs-and-compensation-webinar/): Watch as industry experts tackle the critical question: Can OKRs and compensation work together to supercharge your organization's success?
- [eBook: The Executive’s Winning Formula for Turning Strategy into Success](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/the-executives-winning-formula-for-turning-strategy-into-success/): Our newest eBook is your go-to guide to executing strategy, co-authored by Jason Diamond Arnold, Director of Leadership Solutions, and Chris Wollerman, CEO of Inspire Software. Packed with practical resources, actionable insights, and best practices, it equips leaders with the tools to enhance engagement and achieve business success. Discover how to achieve organizational excellence in changing markets effectively.
- [Emerging Trends in Continuous Performance Management for 2022](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/emerging-trends-in-continuous-performance-management-for-2022/): Your employees need authentic, actionable, and real-time feedback on their performance. Traditional performance reviews that rehash the past just can’t provide the kind of timely coaching individuals need to experience regular improvement. Learn how continuous performance management can be a difference-maker for your organization.
- [Leadership Development Programs Can Rescue Your Organization From These 4 Threats](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/leadership-development-programs-can-rescue-your-organization-from-these-4-threats/): Threats like the skills gap and changes in the workforce can endanger your company if you're not prepared. Learn why leadership development programs are so important!
- [The Fuel for Optimal Performance Within Your Organization](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/the-fuel-for-optimal-performance-within-your-organization/): In this 60-minute webinar, our very own, Jason Arnold, talks about the fuel your organization needs for optimal performance and how to amp up your performance management. He goes into detail about how performance management for is developing, not reporting, modernizing your approach and conversations being the key to performance intelligence.
- [The Future of Leadership Development is Now](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/the-future-of-leadership-development-is-now/): Jason Arnold talks about the future of leadership development happening now and how your organization can use effective leadership to meet the demands of a modern workforce.
- [Leadership Tactics to Guarantee Success](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/leadership-tactics-to-guarantee-success/): With an ever-growing list of things to do, it’s easy to get lost in daily tasks. Use our checklist to nail down everyday items you can do to keep leadership top of mind so you continuously improve your skills and the skills of those around you.
- [Introducing Inspire 9.3: AI That Turns Strategy Into Action](https://inspiresoftware.com/resources/introducing-inspire-9-3-ai-that-turns-strategy-into-action/): Our Most Exciting Release to Date- Inspire 9.3: AI That Turns Strategy Into Action