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4 OKR examples for All Departments

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What are All Departments OKRs?

The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.

OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for All Departments to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.

All Departments OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different All Departments Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance transparency of reporting processes across all teams

  • ObjectiveEnhance transparency of reporting processes across all teams
  • KRImplement standardized reporting templates for 100% of departmental requirements
  • TaskImplement and distribute templates across departments
  • TaskIdentify all departmental reporting requirements
  • TaskDesign standardized templates for each requirement
  • KRTrain 90% of team leaders in new reporting methodology by end of quarter
  • TaskSchedule and conduct training sessions for identified leaders
  • TaskConfirm and document each leader's successful training completion
  • TaskIdentify team leaders needing training in the new method
  • KRAchieve at least a 75% positive feedback score regarding reporting transparency from staff
  • TaskActively solicit and address staff feedback on reporting transparency
  • TaskProvide staff training on understanding and interpreting reports
  • TaskImplement frequent and clear communication about reporting processes

OKRs to boost employee retention across all departments

  • ObjectiveBoost employee retention across all departments
  • KRImplement two new benefits or recognition programs based on employee feedback
  • TaskAnalyze survey results and design two new programs
  • TaskSurvey employees to gather feedback on potential benefits programs
  • TaskLaunch and communicate new programs to all employees
  • KRIncrease participation in employee engagement activities by 15%
  • TaskImplement regular communication about upcoming engagement activities
  • TaskDevelop incentive programs to reward participation
  • TaskSimplify sign-up processes for engagement activities
  • KRDecrease employee turnover rate by 10%
  • TaskImplement comprehensive employee training programs
  • TaskDevelop competitive benefits and compensation packages
  • TaskEstablish effective communication and feedback system

OKRs to successfully facilitate enterprise-wide requirements elicitation for tool selection

  • ObjectiveSuccessfully facilitate enterprise-wide requirements elicitation for tool selection
  • KRPrioritize and reach consensus on top 5 critical requirements across all departments
  • TaskConduct meetings with all departments to discuss their requirements
  • TaskAgree on top 5 critical departmental requirements
  • TaskAnalyze shared requirements for priority determination
  • KRInterview 100% of department heads to gather specific departmental requirements
  • TaskIdentify and list all department heads in the organization
  • TaskSchedule individual meetings with each department head
  • TaskConduct interviews and document specific requirements
  • KRDocument and categorize all elicited requirements within 60 days
  • TaskRecord and finalize all categorized requirements
  • TaskIdentify and list all elicited requirements
  • TaskGroup listed requirements into related categories

OKRs to improve the overall quality of data across all departments

  • ObjectiveImprove the overall quality of data across all departments
  • KRReduce data inconsistencies by 20% through implementing a standardized data entry process
  • TaskImplement uniform guidelines for data entry across all departments
  • TaskPerform regular audits to maintain data consistency
  • TaskSet up training sessions on standardized data entry procedures
  • KRIncrease data accuracy to 99% through rigorous data validation checks
  • TaskRoutinely monitor and correct data inconsistencies
  • TaskTrain staff on accurate data input methods
  • TaskImplement a robust data validation system
  • KRDouble the number of regular data audits to ensure continued data quality
  • TaskIdentify current data audit frequency and benchmark
  • TaskCommunicate, implement, and track new audit plan
  • TaskEstablish new audit schedule with twice frequency

All Departments OKR best practices

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, you can move to Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More All Departments OKR templates

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