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What are Improve 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 Improve 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Improve 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.
Improve OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Improve 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 streamline contract administration procedures for enhanced efficiency
ObjectiveStreamline contract administration procedures for enhanced efficiency
KRCut contract errors by 15% through system automation and validation checks
Implement systematic automation processes in contract creation- Regularly review and improve existing automation processes
- Establish rigorous validation checks for contract accuracy
- KROversee a 30% reduction in contract processing time via system improvements
- Implement, monitor, and adjust improvements as necessary
- Identify inefficiencies in the current contract processing system
- Develop strategic plan for system improvements
- KRImplement training programs to improve team's productivity by 25%
- Schedule and conduct regular team training sessions
- Develop a productivity-boosting training program
- Identify areas where the team's productivity can be improved
OKRs to improve stakeholder satisfaction in TVET environment
- ObjectiveImprove stakeholder satisfaction in TVET environment
- KRReduce the number of complaints from stakeholders by 15% by refining processes
- Identify main causes of stakeholders complaints
- Redesign identified processes for optimization
- Implement improved procedures and monitor outcomes
- KRIncrease overall stakeholder satisfaction scores by 20% through regular stakeholder feedback
- Analyze feedback for actionable improvements
- Communicate and execute improvement plans
- Implement regular stakeholder satisfaction surveys
- KRIntroduce and implement 2 new initiatives based on stakeholder suggestions
- Develop a strategic plan to implement top 2 initiatives
- Communicate and execute the approved plan among the team
- Collect and review stakeholder suggestions for new initiatives
OKRs to improve resolution of travel time requests
- ObjectiveImprove resolution of travel time requests
- KRAchieve 95% customer satisfaction rate on resolved requests
- Survey customers post-resolution for satisfaction insight
- Regularly review and improve resolution strategies
- Implement a comprehensive customer service training program
- KRImplement a new resolution system to increase efficiency by 30%
- Identify inefficiencies in the current resolution system
- Develop a streamlined, more efficient process plan
- Implement and monitor the new resolution system
- KRReduce average resolution timeframe by 20%
- Provide additional trainings to staff for faster troubleshooting
- Streamline the resolution workflow to eliminate unnecessary steps
- Implement efficient time management techniques into resolution process
OKRs to improve efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process
- KREnhance cross-functional collaboration by conducting regular knowledge sharing sessions with relevant teams
- Develop agendas focusing on cross-functional topics
- Schedule weekly knowledge sharing meetings with all necessary teams
- Assign team leaders to facilitate each session
- KRIncrease data migration accuracy rate to 95% through rigorous data validation and testing
- Implement regular data validation procedures
- Enhance data migration testing techniques
- Regularly assess and adjust accuracy rates
- KRReduce data migration time by 20% through the implementation of automation tools and streamlined processes
- Review current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
- Research suitable automation tools for the data migration process
- Implement automation and revise protocols to streamline workflows
OKRs to improve English class grades to B's and A's
- ObjectiveImprove English class grades to B's and A's
- KRScore at least an 85% on all homework assignments by increasing study hours
- KRSubmit high-quality essays, obtaining a minimum grade of A-, by refining writing skills
- Regularly practice writing, incorporate feedback
- Utilize online resources for grammar and style revisions
- Attend workshops or webinars on advanced essay writing
- KRAchieve 90% or better on all English class exams through focused revision
- Review and revise English class notes daily
- Practice with past exam papers frequently
- Create a detailed study plan and stick to it
OKRs to enhance service infrastructure to improve customer satisfaction
- ObjectiveImprove customer satisfaction through enhanced service infrastructure
- KREnhance service infrastructure to achieve a 10% reduction in customer complaints
- KRImplement a customer feedback system resulting in a 15% increase in positive feedback
- Train employees to address customer concerns effectively and efficiently
- Analyze feedback data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
- Conduct a survey to gather customer feedback on a regular basis
- Implement a rewards program to incentivize customers to provide positive feedback
- KRReduce average resolution time by 20% through optimized service processes
- Regularly evaluate and update service technology and tools to improve response time
- Streamline service protocols and eliminate unnecessary steps to expedite resolution time
- Implement training programs to enhance the skills and efficiency of service representatives
- Identify bottlenecks in service process through thorough analysis and data examination
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction score by 10% through improved service response time
OKRs to improve overall team adherence and attendance
- ObjectiveImprove overall team adherence and attendance
- KRImplement a monthly rewards system for perfect attendance
- Determine criteria for perfect attendance
- Select meaningful rewards for recognition
- Communicate new reward system to employees
- KRProvide improvement plans for team members below 98% adherence
- Identify areas needing improvement individually for each team member
- Set regular meetings to monitor and evaluate progress
- Create personalized, doable improvement plans for identified areas
- KRDeploy a system to accurately track individual attendance rates
- Select a reliable attendance tracking software
- Train staff on how to use the system
- Implement the attendance tracking system
OKRs to improve the quality and relevancy of content through comprehensive revisions
- ObjectiveImprove the quality and relevancy of content through comprehensive revisions
- KRRaise positive reader feedback on revised content by 25%
- Include a call-to-action encouraging readers to leave feedback
- Enhance content quality through professional proofreading and editing
- Implement surveys to collect readers' opinions on revisions
- KRIncrease peer reviews per article by 30% to ensure thorough evaluation
- Improve training for potential reviewers
- Develop and implement a new, incentivized peer-review policy
- Mandate additional reviews during article submission procedure
- KRReduce average article revision time by 20% without compromising quality
- Utilize article review templates to streamline process
- Implement time-management training for article review team
- Automate revising process using language editing software
OKRs to improve sales performance across all product lines
- ObjectiveImprove sales performance across all product lines
- KRRaise customer retention rate by 15%
- Improve customer support and response time
- Implement loyalty programs and reward frequent customers
- Collect feedback to understand and solve customer problems
- KRAchieve a 25% increase in overall unit sales
- Enhance distribution channels to broaden product accessibility
- Implement a marketing campaign to raise product awareness and demand
- Offer customer incentives like discounts or loyalty programs
- KRBoost the average purchase value by 10% per customer
- Introduce premium versions or add-ons of popular products
- Implement strategic up-selling and cross-selling techniques
- Offer discounts or incentives for bulk purchases
OKRs to improve student attendance and literacy statistics
- ObjectiveImprove student attendance and literacy statistics
- KRRaise student attendance by 15%
- Offer rewards for consistent attendance
- Create engaging curriculum to boost student interest
- Implement a clear and effective communication system for parents and students
- KRImprove grade-level literacy rates by 20%
- Provide ongoing professional development for educators
- Expand family literacy activities and resources
- Implement intensive, individualized reading intervention programs
- KRReduce number of students with low literacy skills by 10%
- Encourage regular parent-teacher communication
- Hire additional reading specialists for support
- Implement targeted literacy intervention programs
Improve 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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, you can move to 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 Improve OKR templates
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