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tability.ioWhat are Goal Setting 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Goal Setting to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Goal Setting OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Goal Setting 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 implement effective and smart goal-setting strategies
ObjectiveImplement effective and smart goal-setting strategies
KRReview and refine goal-setting process after completion of each goal
Analyze the effectiveness of completed goal- Identify improvements for future goal-setting process
- Implement identified improvements in next goal plan
- KRMonitor progress bi-weekly, ensuring 80% goal achievement rate
- Develop report formats for bi-weekly updates
- Schedule bi-weekly progress review meetings
- Create system to track 80% goal achievement rate
- KRFormulate 2 new, measurable and achievable goals each week
- Determine two realistic, quantifiable goals
- Create plan with steps to achieve each goal
- Brainstorm personal or professional objectives for the week
OKRs to establish an effective goal-setting framework
- ObjectiveEstablish an effective goal-setting framework
- KRResearch and identify three solid frameworks for goal-setting by week 2
- Shortlist three effective and commonly used frameworks
- Write a summary of each identified framework
- Conduct online research on various goal-setting frameworks
- KRPilot chosen framework on a small project by week 4
- Identify a small project suitable for testing the framework
- Implement chosen framework into the selected project
- Evaluate framework functionality by the end of Week 4
- KRRefine and finalize framework through stakeholder feedback by week 6
- Gather initial stakeholder opinions on the preliminary framework
- Ensure final framework approval by stakeholders by week 6
- Adjust framework according to stakeholder suggestions
OKRs to increase job productivity through effective goal setting and time management
- ObjectiveIncrease job productivity through effective goal setting and time management
- KRReceive positive feedback from supervisor on improved productivity
- Implement strategies or tools to enhance work efficiency
- Request regular performance reviews from supervisor
- Identify areas for productivity improvements during your work day
- KRAttend time management training and implement strategies
- Apply learned strategies in daily work routine
- Enroll in a time management training course
- Continually assess and adjust strategies for effectiveness
- KRAchieve 95% completion rate of weekly tasks
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance at the start of the week
- Regularly track task progress throughout the week and adjust plans accordingly
- Allocate specific time frames to each task for focused work sessions
OKRs to implement effective cost goal setting process
- ObjectiveImplement effective cost goal setting process
- KRIdentify potential opportunities for cost savings across all departments
- Analyze existing expenses for each department
- Study external market trends for cost-saving chances
- Evaluate efficiency of current operational processes
- KREstablish a tracking system for monthly cost performance against set objectives
- Implement and test the tracking system
- Evaluate current costs and define performance objectives
- Choose suitable cost tracking software
- KRDecrease operational costs by 15% through optimized resource allocation
- Develop an effective resource allocation plan
- Train staff in resource optimization techniques
- Identify areas with substantial resource wastage
OKRs to streamline business structure and set timeline for team's objectives
- ObjectiveStreamline business structure and set timeline for team's objectives
- KRReduce structural inefficiencies by 25% as identified through internal audit
- Identify key inefficiencies in the internal audit report
- Develop and implement solutions to address inefficiencies
- Regularly monitor and adjust strategies to ensure 25% reduction
- KRAchieve 100% completion of goal-setting sessions with all key team departments
- Communicate importance and expectations of completion to all departments
- Monitor and follow up on session completion progress
- Schedule goal-setting sessions with each department head
- KRImprove communication lines within the team by 30% as measured by internal surveys
- Implement weekly meetings to discuss progress and concerns
- Develop an open-door policy for management
- Institute mandatory team-building exercises
How to write your own Goal Setting 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.
Goal Setting 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 Goal Setting 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 Goal Setting OKR templates
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