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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.
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 Efficient Communication 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.
Efficient Communication OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Efficient Communication 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 improve and streamline stakeholder relationship management
ObjectiveImprove and streamline stakeholder relationship management
KRReduce response times to stakeholder queries by 30%
Assign more staff to handle stakeholder queries- Implement an efficient stakeholder communication system
- Provide additional training to customer service teams
- KRIncrease stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20%
- Implement a stakeholder recognition and rewards program
- Initiate regular communication with stakeholders for updates
- Improve product or service based on stakeholder feedback
- KRImplement a monthly stakeholder communication plan, reaching 100% coverage
- Establish a routine schedule for consistent stakeholder communication
- Identify all potential stakeholders for accurate communication coverage
- Build a streamlined communication strategy targeting identified stakeholders
OKRs to strengthen the partnership between business leaders and people business partners
- ObjectiveStrengthen the partnership between business leaders and people business partners
- KRIncrease leader satisfaction rate with partner support by 25%
- Establish a 24/7 support line for immediate assistance
- Conduct regular feedback sessions with leaders for continuous improvement
- Implement training programs to enhance partner support skills
- KRImprove response times to business leader inquiries by 30%
- Implement a tracking system for prompt response to inquiries
- Train employees in efficient problem-solving techniques
- Prioritize addressing business leaders' inquiries promptly
- KRAchieve 30% more successful project deliveries with partner involvement
- Schedule regular training sessions to improve project execution skills
- Increase communication frequency with partners regarding project status
- Engage partners in decision-making and problem-solving processes
OKRs to implement efficient governance for internal communications and editorial
- ObjectiveImplement efficient governance for internal communications and editorial
- KRMonitor and reduce communication or editorial inconsistencies by 50%
- Provide consistent editorial training to staff
- Implement a standardized communication style guide
- Regularly assess and correct content discrepancies
- KRDevelop a comprehensive communication governance guide by end of next quarter
- Review, refine and finalize the guide
- Design and develop the preliminary guide draft
- Gather necessary communication aspects and requirements
- KRTrain 80% of internal communication and editorial staff on new governance rules
- Monitor and confirm staff participation in sessions
- Identify internal staff requiring training on new governance rules
- Organize training sessions on new governance rules
How to write your own Efficient Communication 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.
Efficient Communication 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 Efficient Communication 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.
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