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Product Update: Guided Onboarding, AI OKR Coach, and Kudos Planning Poker
ValYouRise v0.7.0 introduces interactive onboarding tours, an AI-powered OKR Coach, and real-time Planning Poker for story point estimation.
Philipp PolteMay 22, 20263 minProduct Update: ValYouRise Design System: One Source of Truth for Every Pixel
We built a comprehensive design system from the ground up — 50+ design tokens, 32 reusable components, and eliminated 7 dependencies. Every button, card, and status indicator now speaks the same visual language.
Philipp Polte · May 8, 2026Product Update: Demo Mode and Mobile-First Experience
ValYouRise now offers a zero-signup demo mode and a fully mobile-optimized workspace experience.
Philipp Polte · April 5, 2026Ownership Without Micromanagement
How OKRs connect decentralized responsibility with clear direction and free companies from centralized control.
Laura Frischkorn · April 2, 2026Product Update: Notifications, Avatars, and Stronger Security
ValYouRise v0.4.0-alpha brings real-time notifications, user avatars, improved OKR board progression, and server-side PAT security.
Philipp Polte · March 19, 2026Product Update: AI-Powered OKR Management
ValYouRise now features an AI copilot for OKR assistance, team skill mapping, and automated progress reports.
Philipp Polte · March 9, 2026Growth Needs Visible Priorities
Why scaling companies need a professional OKR system to connect strategic alignment with operational impact.
Laura Frischkorn · March 7, 2026Getting Started with OKRs: A Practical Guide for Remote Teams
Learn how to implement OKRs effectively in your remote team, from setting objectives to tracking key results.
Kenneth Kross · March 2, 2026Product Update: Our OKR Platform Takes Shape
An inside look at the core features of ValYouRise — from organization management and RBAC to the interactive OKR board with progress tracking.
Philipp Polte · February 28, 2026Breaking Down Silos with Clear Goal Relationships
How OKRs strengthen cross-functional collaboration and effectively reduce silo structures in growing organizations.
Laura Frischkorn · February 25, 2026Less Overhead Through Focused Goal Management
Why good management doesn't need more processes but clear prioritization — and how OKRs organize complexity instead of increasing it.
Laura Frischkorn · February 22, 2026Feedback as the Foundation of Effective Execution
Why feedback isn't a supplementary leadership tool but a core component of professional OKR management.
Laura Frischkorn · February 19, 2026How to Successfully Introduce OKRs in Your Company
The three prerequisites for a successful OKR introduction — and how ValYouRise supports methodical quality, process structure, and cultural change.
Laura Frischkorn · February 16, 2026Product Update: Laying the Foundation
ValYouRise launches with i18n, dark mode, documentation, SEO, and analytics — the groundwork for everything to come.
Philipp Polte · January 30, 2026