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What are Evaluation 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.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We have a collection of OKRs examples for Evaluation to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Evaluation OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability 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.
Evaluation OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Evaluation 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 enhance the reliability of English language arts evaluations
ObjectiveEnhance the reliability of English language arts evaluations
KRDevelop and trial a new testing protocol with at least 100 students
Identify a group of 100 students for trial- Design a comprehensive testing protocol for assessment
- Implement the trial and collect data
- KRImplement a comprehensive review of current assessment methods by experts
- Identify experts in the field of our current assessment methods
- Implement feedback and recommendations from expert review
- Organize a comprehensive review meeting with identified experts
- KRAchieve a 25% reduction in mismatched marking outcomes compared to previous benchmarks
- Identify inconsistencies in prior marking processes
- Monitor and adjust while comparing with previous benchmarks
- Implement improved, standardized marking guidelines
OKRs to implement unbiased performance evaluations system
- ObjectiveImplement unbiased performance evaluations system
- KRDevelop a new evaluation tool that removes subjective bias by end of Q2
- Prototype, test, and finalize the developed tool
- Design a framework outline for a new, unbiased tool
- Research existing evaluation tools and identify their bias issues
- KRDecrease variance in appraisal scores across different genders to less than 10%
- Regularly review and adjust appraisal criteria
- Implement bias-deterrent policies in the appraisal process
- Train managers on gender-neutral performance evaluations
- KRTrain all managers on the new evaluation process within the next 60 days
- Create a comprehensive training schedule for all managers
- Conduct feedback sessions post-training for improvement
- Distribute training resources and materials to managers
OKRs to enhance effectiveness in Monitoring and Evaluation processes
- ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness in Monitoring and Evaluation processes
- KRComplete certification in Monitoring and Evaluation within the set time frame
- Dedicate regular study hours to coursework each week
- Schedule and take final certification exam before deadline
- Enroll in a Monitoring and Evaluation certification program
- KRInitiate and deliver a comprehensive report on two key projects under evaluation
- Compile data into a comprehensive, cohesive report
- Submit finalized report to necessary recipients
- Identify key data points for both projects under evaluation
- KRImplement three new procedures to improve project performance by 20%
- Identify weaknesses in current project performance procedures
- Train team on new, more effective procedures
- Develop strategies to improve identified areas of weakness
OKRs to collaboratively enhance the robustness of ILT with M&E manager
- ObjectiveCollaboratively enhance the robustness of ILT with M&E manager
- KROrganize bi-weekly, focused brainstorming sessions with M&E manager to address ILT issues
- Schedule recurring bi-weekly meetings with the M&E manager
- Prepare detailed agenda focused on ILT issues for each session
- Follow up while documenting and implementing proposed solutions after sessions
- KRAchieve a 25% increase in ILT effectiveness, measured through specific KPIs
- Train and develop instructors in advanced teaching methodologies
- Identify and implement best practices to enhance ILT approaches
- Regularly review and update ILT content for improved relevance
- KRImplement strategically developed improvements in 3 key areas of ILT by quarter's end
- Develop effective strategies for improving identified ILT areas
- Implement the planned strategic improvements in the identified ILT areas
- Identify 3 key areas in ILT requiring strategic improvements
OKRs to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our performance evaluation process
- ObjectiveEnhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our performance evaluation process
- KRDevelop and implement a new performance review structure that equally emphasizes DEI
- Create a draft plan integrating DEI into reviews
- Research DEI-focused performance review methods
- Implement and monitor the new structure
- KRIncrease the representation of diverse employees in the top performance quartile by 25%
- Promote diverse employees based on their skills and performance
- Implement diversity training sessions to team leaders
- Develop inclusive hiring strategies targeting diverse talent pools
- KRTrain 100% of our evaluators on DEI principles and bias elimination techniques
- Develop comprehensive DEI training program for evaluators
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all evaluators
- Monitor and track evaluators' progress and understanding
OKRs to elevate understanding in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- ObjectiveElevate understanding in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- KRComplete an advanced M&E online certification course with a final score of 85+%
- Dedicate time daily for course content and study
- Enroll in an advanced M&E online certification course
- Score 85%+ on all assessments and the final exam
- KROrganize and lead a knowledge-sharing session in M&E for colleagues
- Identify relevant M&E topics to cover in the session
- Schedule a meeting date, time, and location
- Prepare and distribute informative materials for the session
- KRConduct two insightful case studies related to M&E methods by end of quarter
- Conduct research and data collection for both case studies
- Analyze data and write up both case studies
- Identify relevant research topics for M&E methods case studies
OKRs to elevate company growth through improving technical interview processes
- ObjectiveElevate company growth through improving technical interview processes
- KRImprove interview feedback response rate by 30%
- Implement an automated reminder system for feedback
- Train interviewers on the importance of prompt feedback
- Simplify the feedback submission process
- KRAchieve a 75% successful hire rate from conducted interviews
- Refine candidate screening process for alignment with job requirements
- Enhance interview techniques to assess skills and fit
- Implement thorough post-interview evaluations
- KRConduct 50+ technical interviews for potential new hires
- Evaluate and document each candidate's performance
- Create comprehensive interview script for technical evaluations
- Schedule interviews with potential hires
OKRs to identify the top FP&A software in the market
- ObjectiveIdentify the top FP&A software in the market
- KRResearch and list down at least 20 various FP&A software options by week 3
- Compile and review a list of at least 20 options
- Conduct online research for potential software options
- Identify criteria for FP&A software options
- KRCompare all FP&A software elements for features, cost, and user reviews by week 6
- Compile a list of all FP&A software elements
- Analyze user reviews for each software
- Evaluate each software for features and cost
- KRSelect and present the top 3 FP&A software based on the analysis by week 9
- Analyze software based on selected criteria
- Research various FP&A software options
- Prepare presentation for top three choices
OKRs to identify the most efficient lifecycle management tools
- ObjectiveIdentify the most efficient lifecycle management tools
- KRConduct interviews with 5 users of each shortlisted tool for firsthand reviews
- Prepare thoughtful, relevant interview questions
- Schedule and conduct user interviews
- Identify and contact 5 users from each shortlisted tool
- KREvaluate at least 10 different lifecycle management tools by end of quarter
- Research and assess each tool's functionalities
- Identify potential lifecycle management tools to evaluate
- Compile findings and make recommendations
- KRPresent a detailed comparative report highlighting top 3 tools based on predefined parameters
- Analyze and compare the functionality of each tool
- Identify top three tools based on predefined parameters
- Compile a detailed comparative report for presentation
OKRs to establish an effective succession pipeline
- ObjectiveEstablish an effective succession pipeline
- KRIdentify and classify 15 potential successors for key roles by evaluating their competencies
- Evaluate competency levels of 15 potential successors
- Classify identified successors based on competencies
- Identify key roles within the organization needing succession
- KRCreate a tracking system to monitor the progress of each potential successor monthly
- Develop a detailed profile for each potential successor
- Implement regular progress reviews for each successor
- Design a system to monitor successor progression
- KRImplement a training program for 70% of identified successors to bridge skill gaps
- Design a training program addressing these gaps
- Enroll 70% of successors in the program
- Identify key skills gaps in identified successors
Evaluation 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Evaluation OKR templates
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