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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 understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Employee Feedback. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Employee Feedback OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Employee Feedback. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to boost overall employee satisfaction levels
ObjectiveBoost overall employee satisfaction levels
KRImplement at least two employee suggested improvements
Implement the two most effective and relevant suggestions- Evaluate feasibility and impact of these proposed improvements
- Collect suggestions for improvement from all employees
- KRConduct 'satisfaction and feedback' survey from 90% of employees
- Design a comprehensive 'satisfaction and feedback' survey
- Analyze and report findings from completed surveys
- Distribute the survey to all employees
- KRAchieve a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction survey scores
- Develop solutions addressing survey feedback
- Implement regular team building activities
- Conduct regular anonymous employee satisfaction surveys
OKRs to implement a Continuous Peer and Upwards Feedback System
- ObjectiveImplement a Continuous Peer and Upwards Feedback System
- KRTrain 90% of team members on providing effective upward feedback in six weeks
- Distribute educational materials for self-study
- Schedule individual coaching sessions where needed
- Arrange training sessions on effective upward feedback techniques
- KRDesign and launch a transparent peer feedback mechanism within 4 weeks
- Develop an easy-to-use feedback platform
- Conduct initial testing and final launch of the system
- Craft a clear, understandable guideline for peer feedback
- KRAchieve a 70% response rate in the new feedback system by the end of the quarter
- Implement an attractive incentive system to engage participants
- Simplify the feedback process for faster completion
- Conduct regular awareness campaigns about the feedback system
OKRs to validate employee experience in a new tool
- ObjectiveValidate employee experience in a new tool
- KRSurvey 80% of employees on their usage and feedback of the new tool
- Develop a feedback survey on the tool's usage and effectiveness
- Identify and list all employees who have used the new tool
- Distribute the survey and collect the responses from employees
- KRImplement 2 major suggestions from the feedback to improve the tool usability
- Execute the improvement plan and update the tool
- Identify the top 2 major suggestions from user feedback
- Develop a plan to incorporate these suggestions into the tool
- KRAchieve a 70% positive response rate for user experience on the tool
- Initiate a comprehensive user outreach campaign
- Improve tool functionality based on user feedback
- Implement regular user-friendly updates
OKRs to establish a comprehensive new hire onboarding program
- ObjectiveEstablish a comprehensive new hire onboarding program
- KRDevelop a clear, structured onboarding plan within the first 2 weeks
- Outline a schedule for training sessions, workshops, and meetings
- Prepare a comprehensive, easy-to-follow onboarding guide
- Identify key roles, responsibilities, and systems new hires must understand
- KRAchieve 90% satisfaction rate on new hire feedback surveys about onboarding experience
- Develop a detailed, comprehensive onboarding program with clear expectations
- Collect regular feedback from new hires and implement necessary adjustments
- Provide consistent mentorship and support for new employees during onboarding
- KRTrain 100% of HR team to effectively implement onboarding program
- Choose appropriate training resources or programs
- Schedule and oversee training sessions
- Identify existing knowledge gaps in the HR team's onboarding skills
OKRs to improve internal company communication
- ObjectiveImprove internal company communication
- KRImplement a new communication tool addressing identified communication issues by week 8
- Select and trial run the best-fit communication tool by week 5
- Evaluate and brainstorm possible communication tool solutions by week 2
- Implement and test communication tool, addressing issues by week 8
- KRConduct a survey to identify current communication challenges by week 4
- Identify and invite relevant participants for the survey
- Draft a list of questions addressing current communication issues
- Analyze and compile survey results by week 4
- KRAchieve 10% reduction in communication-related complaints by end of quarter
- Establish a feedback system for improving communication-related issues
- Review and revise current communication protocols in place
- Implement a weekly training on effective communication skills for employees
OKRs to enhance training areas for improvement identification
- ObjectiveEnhance training areas for improvement identification
- KRConduct a comprehensive review and analysis on identified areas for enhancements
- Perform an in-depth analysis based on the review
- Identify areas that require improvement or enhancements
- Carry out detailed research for a comprehensive review
- KRCreate and implement detailed action plans for the top 2 areas requiring improvement
- Begin implementing both action plans
- Identify top 2 areas needing most improvement
- Develop detailed plans for each area
- KRIdentify and categorize at least 10 potential areas for improvements in current training
- Categorize findings into at least 10 improvement segments
- Survey employees to identify dissatisfaction in current training areas
- Analyze feedback for common themes and improvement areas
OKRs to deliver high-quality, budget-friendly training programs
- ObjectiveDeliver high-quality, budget-friendly training programs
- KRReduce the cost per trainee by 20% without compromising quality
- Reduce unnecessary training material costs
- Implement efficient online training platforms
- Utilize in-house trainers instead of external
- KRAchieve 90% positive feedback score from trainee satisfaction surveys
- Improve training content based on previous feedback
- Regularly engage trainees for feedback
- Provide comprehensive after-training support
- KRDevelop and launch 2 new cost-efficient training modules by end of quarter
- Initiate the launch of the created modules
- Develop two cost-effective training materials
- Identify necessary components for cost-efficient training modules
OKRs to improve employee feedback
- ObjectiveScale our ability to gather feedback from the team
- KRSimplify the internal blogging process from 5 to 2 steps
- KREstablish employee satisfaction score baseline with monthly
- KRHost 6 social or motivational events in line with employee selections
OKRs to execute foundational groundwork for our 2025 performance management system
- ObjectiveExecute foundational groundwork for our 2025 performance management system
- KREvaluate and select two potential software providers for the new system
- Identify two potential software providers based on system requirements
- Make a final decision to select two suitable software providers
- Compare features, prices, and customer reviews of selected providers
- KRDevelop and secure approval for a detailed project implementation plan
- Draft a detailed project implementation plan
- Revise and secure approval for the plan
- Submit proposal to decision-makers for review
- KRGather performance related feedback from 80% of existing employees
- Distribute the survey to all existing employees
- Develop a concise survey for performance-related feedback
- Remind employees to complete the survey
OKRs to enhance intra-team communication among managers and staff
- ObjectiveEnhance intra-team communication among managers and staff
- KRIncrease the participation in weekly team meetings by 50%
- Reward employee contributions to discussions
- Implement a rotating chair for each meeting
- Create engaging meeting agendas that promote discussion
- KRImplement a monthly feedback system for all employees by end of Q2
- Design survey for collecting employee feedback
- Schedule recurring monthly feedback sessions
- Establish a system for analyzing feedback
- KRAchieve a 30% improvement in communication-related scores on the annual employee survey
- Introduce communication skills training for all employees
- Implement weekly team meetings to discuss ongoing projects
- Establish an open-door policy for management
How to write your own Employee Feedback 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.
Employee Feedback 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 Employee Feedback 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.
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