What are Compliance 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.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Compliance to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Compliance OKRs
Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.
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.
Compliance OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Compliance 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 boost the number of investigations and remediation of critical compliance issues
ObjectiveBoost the number of investigations and remediation of critical compliance issues
KRBoost investigations carried out by 25% by enforcing stricter protocols
Implement consequence management for protocol breaches- Increase training on investigative protocols
- Establish detailed guidelines for conducting investigations
- KRAchieve 100% compliance in pivotal areas through ongoing reviews and improvements
- Create training programs for continuous process improvement
- Establish routine audits to ensure complete compliance
- Implement regular feedback loops for proactive adjustments
- KRReduce critical compliance issues by 30% through focused remediation
- Train staff on improved compliance practices
- Develop a focused remediation strategy
- Identify common themes in current compliance issues
OKRs to improve compliance reviews process
- ObjectiveImprove compliance reviews process
- KRImplement at least 3 automation tools to streamline compliance review processes
- Evaluate the compatibility and effectiveness of the identified automation tools
- Train employees on using the newly implemented automation tools for compliance review
- Select and implement three automation tools for the compliance review processes
- Research automation tools for compliance review processes
- KRReduce average time to complete a compliance review by 20%
- KRIncrease compliance review completion rate to 95%
- KREnsure 100% adherence to compliance policies and procedures during reviews
- Provide regular training sessions to employees on compliance policies and procedures
- Create a comprehensive and easy-to-understand compliance policies and procedures manual
- Establish consequences for non-adherence to compliance policies and procedures
- Implement a system for regular reviews and audits of compliance processes
OKRs to achieve full adherence to all regulatory compliance standards
- ObjectiveAchieve full adherence to all regulatory compliance standards
- KRCorrect or address at least 95% of identified non-compliant elements
- Implement compliant alternatives or fixes for identified issues
- Prioritize non-compliance issues based on severity
- Identify all non-compliant elements within the system
- KRPass an external audit with a minimum score of 90% compliance
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance
- Implement necessary changes to meet compliance standards
- Review and understand all compliance guidelines thoroughly
- KRImplement a comprehensive training program for all employees on regulatory compliance
- Schedule and implement mandatory training sessions for all employees
- Determine necessary regulatory compliance topics for training
- Source or create compliance training materials and resources
OKRs to enhance compliance adherence across all levels
- ObjectiveEnhance compliance adherence across all levels
- KRIncrease employee compliance training completion by 85%
- Implement engaging, interactive learning modules for training
- Provide incentives for early/ timely training completion
- Regularly remind employees about upcoming training deadlines
- KRComplete 100% of scheduled policy and procedure audits
- Review all scheduled audits for policies and procedures
- Document and confirm completion of all audits
- Execute all planned audits in a timely manner
- KRReduce procedural non-compliance reports by 70%
- Regularly review and update procedural manuals
- Implement a comprehensive training program on standard procedures
- Introduce regular compliance audits and assessments
OKRs to enhance processes to support accurate and timely compliance reporting
- ObjectiveImprove accuracy and efficiency of compliance reporting processes
- KRAchieve 100% on-time submission of compliance reports through improved project management and accountability
- Implement consequences for missed deadlines
- Assign individual responsibility for each report
- Develop clear project timeline with deadlines
- Conduct regular progress review meetings
- KRReduce compliance reporting errors by 20% through improved data gathering and validation
- Implement automated data validation processes
- Establish clear data entry and reporting protocols for all stakeholders
- Conduct regular audits of compliance data for accuracy
- Train compliance reporting team on proper data gathering techniques
- KRIncrease compliance reporting accuracy by 15% through staff training and quality control checks
- Establish quality control checks for compliance reporting procedures
- Review and revise reporting templates, instructions, and documentation to reduce errors
- Develop and implement a comprehensive staff training program
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to staff to improve accuracy
- KRImplement automated compliance reporting processes to reduce reporting time by 30%
- Implement automation tools and procedures to streamline reporting
- Test and optimize automated compliance reporting process
- Identify compliance reporting requirements
- Assess current reporting process and areas of improvement
OKRs to achieve full cybersecurity compliance across all systems
- ObjectiveAchieve full cybersecurity compliance across all systems
- KRImplement rigorous password protocol on all employee devices by providing secure training
- Regularly update and enforce password protocol
- Develop comprehensive password security training program
- Implement mandatory training for all employees
- KRAssess and mitigate 100% of identified vulnerabilities in our software infrastructure
- Prioritize identified vulnerabilities based on potential impact
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessment on entire software infrastructure
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies for each vulnerability
- KRSuccessfully pass an external cybersecurity audit with zero major infringement notices
- Implement robust cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Perform frequent internal cybersecurity audits
- Regularly update and patch all software systems
OKRs to implement and maintain SOCII compliance measures
- ObjectiveEnsure ongoing SOCII compliance
- KRConduct regular testing and auditing to assess SOCII compliance status
- KRTrain and educate all relevant teams on SOCII compliance regulations and best practices
- KRMonitor and promptly address any SOCII compliance gaps or violations identified
- Establish a dedicated team to promptly address and resolve any identified SOCII compliance issues
- Implement corrective measures to address identified SOCII compliance gaps promptly
- Conduct regular audits to identify any SOCII compliance gaps or violations
- Maintain a vigilant monitoring system to detect any new SOCII compliance violations
- KRImplement and maintain necessary controls and processes to meet SOCII requirements
- Conduct initial assessment of current controls and processes to identify gaps
- Develop and document new controls and processes to fulfill SOCII requirements
- Regularly monitor and evaluate controls and processes to ensure ongoing compliance
- Train and educate employees on the importance and execution of SOCII controls
OKRs to strengthen HR compliance and DEI program adherence in Kenya
- ObjectiveStrengthen HR compliance and DEI program adherence in Kenya
- KRIncrease percentage of employees completing DEI training by 20%
- Develop engaging, relevant DEI training material
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
- Implement incentives for course completion
- KRConduct 3 comprehensive legal compliance training for HR unit by end of quarter
- Identify necessary topics for legal compliance training
- Implement these trainings to the HR unit
- Schedule and plan three comprehensive trainings
- KRImplement revised HR policies aligning with Kenya legal framework, with zero discrepancies
- Review current HR policies for compliance with Kenya legal framework
- Communicate and enforce revised HR policies across the firm
- Identify and rectify any discrepancies in the policies
OKRs to establish an efficient, regulations-compliant team
- ObjectiveEstablish an efficient, regulations-compliant team
- KRAchieve a 95% satisfactory score on Quarterly Compliance Review report
- Implement internal compliance audit prior to review
- Review and improve current compliance policies and procedures
- Conduct regular staff training on compliance standards
- KRRecruit and onboard 5 experts with compliance experience by quarter-end
- Create a detailed job description for compliance experts
- Advertise job openings on relevant platforms
- Develop a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires
- KRArrange and complete a comprehensive training program for all team members
- Schedule training sessions for all team members
- Create a detailed training curriculum covering necessary skill sets
- Monitor participation and progress throughout program
OKRs to boost company's grant compliance and efficiency
- ObjectiveBoost company's grant compliance and efficiency
- KRIncrease staff training on grant compliance by 25%
- Evaluate current training methods on grant compliance for improvements
- Develop enhanced training curriculum focused on grant compliance
- Implement additional 25% training hours on grant compliance for staff
- KRAchieve a 100% accuracy rate in the filing of grant documentation
- Implement regular training on grant documentation procedures
- Design a quality assurance protocol for all filings
- Assign a dedicated resource for reviewing applications
- KRReduce grant process cycle time by 20%
- Provide online training for grant processing staff
- Streamline application review with defined evaluation criteria
- Implement automated systems for application tracking
Compliance 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.
How to track your Compliance OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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 Compliance OKR templates
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