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tability.ioWhat are Global Operations 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 Global Operations 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.
Global Operations OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Global Operations. 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 establish efficient global operational setup
ObjectiveEstablish efficient global operational setup
KRDecrease global operational inefficiencies by 30%
Conduct a thorough audit of current operational practices- Implement advanced automation and AI solutions
- Develop and execute comprehensive staff training programs
- KRImplement operational processes in 3 new international locations
- Regularly review and adjust processes as needed
- Identify specific operational processes necessary for each location
- Train local staff on implementing these processes
- KRIncrease global staff operational training completion rate by 50%
- Offer incentives for completing staff operational training
- Simplify the training process to improve user engagement
- Implement mandatory participation in operational training programs
OKRs to standardize all global processes
- ObjectiveStandardize all global processes
- KRAchieve an 80% consistency score on the execution of standardized processes
- Continuously track and improve your performance
- Regularly practice and execute these processes
- Review and understand the standardized processes thoroughly
- KRImplement standard operating procedures across 70% of global processes
- Identify key processes that require standard operating procedures
- Develop and disseminate standard operating procedures
- Monitor and evaluate implementation success
- KRTrain 90% of global teams on the standardized processes
- Develop comprehensive training material on standardized processes
- Schedule global virtual training sessions
- Monitor and assess staff comprehension and progress
OKRs to implement an Efficient, Global Community of Practice (CoP) Model
- ObjectiveImplement an Efficient, Global Community of Practice (CoP) Model
- KRDecrease resource usage through efficiency measures by 15%
- Conduct regular checks to identify wasteful processes
- Provide staff training on resource-efficient practices
- Implement energy-saving equipment across all operations
- KRIncrease global CoP participation by 25%
- Develop engaging CoP programs and initiatives globally
- Implement strategic marketing to target potential CoP participants
- Enhance online platforms for greater CoP outreach
- KRAchieve 95% satisfaction rate in CoP member surveys on efficiency outcomes
- Develop and continually improve effective communication within CoP
- Implement regular training for CoP members on efficiency strategies
- Solicit and implement member feedback on efficiency processes
How to write your own Global Operations 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.
Global Operations 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Global Operations 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
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
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 Global Operations OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.