OLR

The Organisation and Leadership Review (OLR) is a structured internal Amazon review process that takes place regularly (often biannually or annually). It is designed to assess:

• Team structure and efficiency
• Individual and leadership performance
• Talent calibration (e.g., promotion readiness, succession planning)
• Alignment with business goals and long-term strategy

OLR is typically conducted by senior managers and HR partners across Amazon and may involve performance ratings, peer feedback, and discussions around:

• Organizational design
• Leadership pipeline
• Retention and attrition risks
• Opportunities for improvement or reorganization

Why OLR matters inside Amazon:

• Shapes leadership development and team restructuring
• Drives promotion decisions and internal mobility
• Identifies high-potential talent (HiPos) and addresses performance gaps
• Helps ensure teams are aligned with Amazon’s leadership principles and goals

💡 Example: During the Q4 OLR, a retail director reviews team performance and recommends restructuring a product management team to better align with 2024 business priorities.

In short:
OLR (Organisation and Leadership Review) is Amazon’s internal process for evaluating people, performance, and structure - guiding talent development, succession planning, and team effectiveness.