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tability.ioWhat are Building Maintenance OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Building Maintenance 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.
Building Maintenance OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Building Maintenance Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance overall structural and aesthetic quality of the building
ObjectiveEnhance overall structural and aesthetic quality of the building
KRAchieve a 90% satisfaction rate from building occupants through cosmetic improvements
Hire professionals for quality refurbishment works- Survey occupants to identify areas requiring aesthetic improvements
- Prioritize and budget for identified cosmetic upgrades
- KRIncrease building's energy efficiency by 20% through upgrades and repairs
- Replace existing windows with insulated, double-glazed versions
- Install energy-efficient HVAC systems for temperature control
- Insulate walls and roofs to reduce heat loss
- KRReduce maintenance complaints by 30% by addressing identified structural issues
- Implement frequent structural inspections and necessary repairs
- Develop an effective maintenance plan to tackle issues
- Identify and compile common structural issues causing complaints
OKRs to replace toilet flush valves in Building 1 before the construction project
- ObjectiveReplace toilet flush valves in Building 1 before the construction project
- KRAchieve 100% replacement and functional testing of all flush valves by week 6
- Inventory all flush valves by end of Week 1
- Complete replacement and testing by Week 6
- Order replacement parts by Week 3
- KRIdentify and purchase necessary valve replacement materials by week 2
- Research suppliers with best prices for materials
- Complete purchase of valve replacement materials
- Determine necessary valve replacement materials
- KRComplete replacement of 50% toilet flush valves by week 4
- Select supplier and purchase 50% of needed replacement toilet flush valves
- Inspect and verify installation of new flush valves by week 4
- Schedule installation time with building maintenance workers
How to write your own Building Maintenance OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Building Maintenance 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
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.
How to track your Building Maintenance OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Building Maintenance OKR templates
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