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tability.ioWhat are Improvement 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 Improvement 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.
Improvement OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Improvement 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 enhance continuous improvement processes
- ObjectiveEnhance continuous improvement processes
- KRImplement 3 new process improvements based on feedback and data analysis
- Identify key problems from the feedback and data analysis
- Implement and monitor the new processes
- Develop three process improvement strategies
- KRTrain all team members on Lean principles to promote a culture of improvement
- Distribute Lean principles educational materials to team members
- Monitor and assess team members' understanding of Lean principles
- Organize Lean principles training sessions for the team
- KRIncrease feedback collection by 20% through surveys and feedback loops
- Implement feedback loops on all digital platforms
- Develop and distribute engaging customer satisfaction surveys
- Promote survey participation through incentives
OKRs to achieve full real-time transaction posting in the system
- ObjectiveAchieve full real-time transaction posting in the system
- KRImplement necessary system improvements to secure 100% real-time transaction records by week 8
- Engage experts for system improvement implementation
- Conduct testing to confirm real-time functionality
- Identify system vulnerabilities affecting transaction recording
- KRDevelop a system protocol guaranteeing instant recording of 75% transactions by week 4
- Implement and test newly developed system by week 4
- Design protocol for instant 75% transaction recording
- Identify essential transactions requiring instant recording
- KRTrain the entire team on real-time transaction posting, ensuring 90% accuracy by week 6
- Set up training on real-time transaction posting for the entire team
- Regularly check and evaluate team progress and accuracy
- Implement corrective measures to achieve 90% accuracy by week 6
OKRs to foster continuous improvement culture in production team
- ObjectiveFoster continuous improvement culture in production team
- KRIncrease production team engagement in suggesting improvement ideas by 30%
- Provide training on successful idea generation techniques
- Implement a rewards system for valuable improvement suggestions
- Conduct weekly brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas
- KRAchieve a 20% reduction in production errors utilizing improvement techniques
- Train staff regularly on error prevention strategies
- Update and fine-tune production machinery for precision
- Implement strict quality control processes on production lines
- KRImplement weekly training sessions covering different improvement methodologies by end of quarter
- Identify relevant improvement methodologies for training
- Schedule and communicate the training sessions
- Design engaging weekly training curriculums
OKRs to identify future areas of primary effort and improvement
- ObjectiveIdentify future areas of primary effort and improvement
- KRInterview 20 team members to identify internal improvement opportunities
- Prepare open-ended questions on improvement opportunities
- Compile a list of 20 team members for interviews
- Schedule and conduct interviews with team members
- KREvaluate five competitors' strategies for fresh market insights
- Compile a report compiling and comparing these strategies
- Analyze their marketing and product strategies
- Identify five main competitors in the market
- KRConduct SWOT analysis to pinpoint operational strengths and weak spots
- Define team members to conduct the SWOT analysis
- Analyze and interpret data to identify strengths, weaknesses
- Gather data on all operational aspects
OKRs to ensure successful completion of Annual Audit Plan
- ObjectiveEnsure successful completion of Annual Audit Plan
- KRIdentify and implement minimum three process improvement initiatives, contributing to business value
- Develop strategies to streamline identified problematic processes
- Analyze current procedures for potential inefficiencies or bottlenecks
- Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the developed improvements
- KRDeliver 100% of assigned audit engagements within agreed timelines
- Monitor progress regularly to ensure timely completion
- Prioritize and schedule audits based on their deadlines
- Establish clear deadlines for each audit engagement
- KRImprove stakeholder satisfaction rate by 20% through enhanced partnership initiatives
- Identify key stakeholders and outline their primary needs and expectations
- Develop targeted partnership initiatives aligning with stakeholders' interests
- Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve partnerships
OKRs to foster open communication and continual improvement within the team
- ObjectiveFoster open communication and continual improvement within the team
- KRAchieve a 25% increase in actionable suggestions from team members
- Enhance communication channels for suggestions
- Conduct regular brainstorming sessions with team
- Implement a reward system for valuable suggestions
- KREnsure 100% of team members participate in at least one feedback session
- Track and confirm each member's participation
- Create a schedule for mandatory feedback sessions
- Inform team members about the feedback sessions
- KRConduct 8 team feedback sessions focused on insight sharing and improvement ideas
- Schedule 8 team feedback sessions for idea sharing
- Evaluate and implement suggestions for improvement after sessions
- Prepare a structured format for insight exchange
OKRs to drive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency
- ObjectiveDrive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency
- KRImplement at least two new process improvement initiatives
- Implement and monitor these new initiatives for effectiveness
- Design and develop two new process improvement initiatives
- Identify areas in existing procedures that require improvement
- KRIncrease team productivity by 15% without sacrificing quality
- Promote regular breaks to avoid work burnout
- Enhance communication through weekly team meetings
- Implement efficient project management tools for better task tracking
- KRLower error rates across key processes by 20%
- Review and improve existing process guidelines
- Implement regular training programs for process optimization
- Identify key processes with highest error rates
OKRs to enhance health, job prospects and personal relationships this summer
- ObjectiveEnhance health, job prospects and personal relationships this summer
- KRInvest 2 hours daily in meaningful conversations with friends and family to nurture relationships
- Select diverse topics to discuss for deeper conversations
- Reflect on conversations to identify relationship growth opportunities
- Schedule 2 hours daily for dedicated family and friend time
- KRApply to minimum 5 jobs each week to diversify employment opportunities
- Tailor resume and cover letter for each job application
- Research and select five suitable job opportunities weekly
- Submit applications and follow up weekly
- KRIncrease weekly workout frequency to 5 days to boost physical health
- Establish a consistent workout schedule that includes 5 days per week
- Incorporate a range of exercises into weekly workout routine
- Regularly monitor progress to remain motivated and on track
OKRs to enhance story-based teaching-learning resources
- ObjectiveEnhance story-based teaching-learning resources
- KRTrain 80% of educators in effective use of story-based learning resources
- Identify training resources on story-based learning
- Schedule training sessions for educators
- Monitor and track participation rates
- KREvaluate and improve the quality of 50% of existing story-based learning resources
- Implement improvements based on evaluation results
- Assess quality of selected resources using defined criteria
- Identify 50% of story-based learning resources for evaluation
- KRIncrease available story-based learning resources by 25%
- Develop 25% more story-based learning content
- Implement and distribute the new resources
- Identify current story-based learning resources
How to write your own Improvement 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.
Improvement 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 Improvement OKRs
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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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 Improvement OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.