What are Documentation 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 Documentation 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.
How to write your own Documentation 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.
Documentation OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Documentation 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 streamline and enhance documentation retrieval and maintenance process
ObjectiveStreamline and enhance documentation retrieval and maintenance process
KRImplement a reliable and user-friendly content editing system for easier maintenance
Conduct user training for new system- Research and identify suitable content editing systems
- Install and configure chosen content editing system
- KRDecrease time spent finding documents by 25% via an upgraded search system
- Implement an upgraded document search system
- Train employees on utilizing new search system
- Monitor and adjust system as needed
- KRIncrease documentation accuracy by 30% through improved categorization and indexing
- Train staff on proper document indexing techniques
- Implement a standardized categorization system for all documents
- Conduct regular audits to ensure documentation accuracy
OKRs to implement AI to streamline documentation search and maintenance process
- ObjectiveImplement AI to streamline documentation search and maintenance process
- KRIntegrate an AI-driven documentation search system with 90% accuracy within next quarter
- Procure an AI-driven documentation search system
- Implement and configure the system
- Train, test, and refine AI for 90% accuracy
- KRReduce the time spent on documentation maintenance by 50% adopting AI
- Implement chosen AI tool into the workflow
- Research AI tools specialized in documentation maintenance
- Train staff to use AI software efficiently
- KRTrain 100% of the team on the usage of AI tool for effective documentation access
- Schedule training sessions for all team members
- Follow up to ensure complete understanding
- Select appropriate AI tool for documentation access
OKRs to improve documentation utilization
- ObjectiveImprove documentation utilization
- KRIncrease average time spent on reading documentation by 15 minutes per week
- Create a user-friendly index for easy navigation within the documentation
- Incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes to engage readers in the documentation
- Use visual aids like diagrams and infographics to enhance comprehension of the content
- Provide concise and relevant examples throughout the documentation to clarify concepts
- KRUtilize documentation for problem resolution in at least 80% of complex cases
- Ensure that comprehensive documentation is easily accessible and organized for reference
- Regularly update and maintain documentation to reflect the latest information and procedures
- Train employees on effectively utilizing documentation for problem resolution
- Implement a system to track and monitor the usage of documentation for problem resolution
- KRReceive positive feedback on increased documentation utilization from peer or manager
- Set achievable goals for increasing documentation utilization and track progress
- Share updated documentation with peers and manager regularly
- Request feedback and suggestions on the usefulness and clarity of the documentation
- Encourage peers to utilize the documentation by highlighting its benefits
- KRComplete at least 4 online courses related to documentation and knowledge management
- Enroll in each of the selected courses and complete the required modules and assignments
- Choose 4 online courses that cover different aspects of documentation and knowledge management
- Take notes and apply acquired knowledge to improve current documentation and knowledge management practices
- Search for online platforms offering courses related to documentation and knowledge management
OKRs to achieve unparalleled expertise as a VA and documentation specialist
- ObjectiveAchieve unparalleled expertise as a VA and documentation specialist
- KRComplete advanced training in VA skills and documentation techniques with 90% score
- Regularly review course material for mastery understanding
- Enroll in a course for advanced VA skills and documentation techniques
- Achieve a 90% or higher score on final assessment
- KRReceive positive feedback of 95% or higher from all clients and team members
- Request and address feedback promptly and effectively
- Conduct regular training to improve work quality
- Deliver high-quality work consistently for all team members and clients
- KRSuccessfully complete and deliver 100% of assigned projects error-free
- Deliver all completed projects on time
- Regularly proofread work, ensuring error-free output
- Establish a structured project timeline and defined goals
OKRs to complete Mid-Office documentation in Confluence
- ObjectiveComplete Mid-Office documentation in Confluence
- KRReview, edit and finalise all documentation by end of the quarter
- Organize and sort all necessary documentation
- Review and edit all gathered documents
- Finalize and approve all reviewed documents
- KROutline and organize all necessary documentation topics by end of first month
- Create an outline for each documentation topic
- Identify all potential documentation topics needed
- Organize topics into a structured order
- KRDraft at least 75% of the total pages by end of second month
- Create a detailed outline to streamline drafting
- Regularly review and revise what has been drafted
- Allocate daily writing hours to meet the 75% draft goal
OKRs to enhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
- ObjectiveEnhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
- KRImprove user-satisfaction score regarding documentation clarity by 25%
- Revise and simplify technical language in existing documentation
- Collect user feedback regularly to pinpoint confusion
- Input visual aids to enhance document comprehensibility
- KRIncrease documentation completeness by 30%
- Conduct comprehensive review of existing documents for gaps
- Allocate resources for completing incomplete documents
- Establish system to maintain document updates
- KRConduct bi-weekly documentation review and update to ensure current and error-free information
- Evaluate and rectify any errors in the documentation
- Update outdated sections of the document
- Set a bi-weekly schedule for documentation reviews
- KRReduce customer support queries about product functionality by 20%
- Conduct regular user experience testing for feedback
- Launch an online FAQ page on product functionality
- Improve product user manual for clarity and comprehensiveness
OKRs to successful migration of sales reports from Metabase to Cube.js
- ObjectiveSuccessful migration of sales reports from Metabase to Cube.js
- KRComplete migration and validate data integrity for all reports by week 10
- KRConvert 50% of longitudinal sales reports to Cube.js by week 6
- KRIdentify and document all features needed in Cube.js by the second week
- Analyze and prioritize each feature's necessity
- Write detailed documentation for each feature
- List all required features for Cube.js
OKRs to enhance expertise as a productive documentation specialist
- ObjectiveEnhance expertise as a productive documentation specialist
- KRAchieve 95% positive feedback score for clarity and precision in produced documents
- Initiate mandatory review cycles for all work
- Conduct regular precision and clarity trainings
- Implement proofreading and editing system for all documents
- KRImprove document retrieval time by 30% through optimizing documentation system
- Research optimized documentation software options
- Implement chosen software and provide staff training
- Review current documentation system for inefficiencies
- KRComplete two accredited courses on advanced document management and control by end of quarter
- Identify suitable accredited courses on advanced document management
- Enroll in selected courses immediately
- Complete coursework and exams by deadline
OKRs to improve and upkeep query resolution documentation system
- ObjectiveImprove and upkeep query resolution documentation system
- KRReduce unresolved documentation queries by 30%
- Provide regular training sessions for staff on resolving queries
- Implement an effective documentation-query response system
- Improve clarity and details in existing documentation
- KRImplement a routine system check and maintenance every week
- Create a routine maintenance checklist
- Assign system check responsibilities to IT staff
- Schedule a weekly system check in the IT calendar
- KRIncrease system update frequency to 100% every two weeks
- Implement automatic update software across the system
- Allocate resources for continuous system testing
- Develop a biweekly schedule for system updates
OKRs to ensure complete quality documentation for all factory hardware
- ObjectiveEnsure complete quality documentation for all factory hardware
- KRImplement a regular document review process covering all hardware within the quarter
- Schedule regular review sessions
- Assign responsibilities to the review team
- Develop a checklist for the hardware document review
- KRVerify current documentation for 100% of hardware equipment within two weeks
- Obtain and review current documentation
- Ensure documents cover entire hardware inventory
- Identify all existing hardware equipment
- KRCorrect and update 100% of identified outdated or inaccurate hardware quality documents
- Update and verify all corrected documents
- Identify all outdated or inaccurate hardware quality documents
- Correct inaccuracies in the identified documents
Documentation 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 Documentation OKRs
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full 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 Documentation OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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