15 customisable OKR examples for Industry
What are Industry 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Industry 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.
Building your own Industry OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Industry OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Industry. 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!
1. OKRs to build a robust Advisory Board with ten industry-leading experts
Build a robust Advisory Board with ten industry-leading experts
Identify and list at least 30 potential experts for Advisory Board roles
Successfully onboard ten selected experts onto the Advisory Board
Identify and confirm availability of selected experts for Advisory Board positions
Arrange necessary paperwork for official appointments
Schedule orientation session to brief experts about responsibilities
Reach out and hold preliminary discussions with the shortlisted 30 experts
Compile the contact details of the shortlisted 30 experts
Schedule and initiate outreach to each expert
Draft a professional invitation for preliminary discussions
2. OKRs to launch a viable startup in the tech industry
Launch a viable startup in the tech industry
Hire a core team of five professionals in tech, marketing, and operations
Identify required skills and experience for each job role
Schedule and conduct potential candidate interviews
Post job vacancies on suitable recruitment platforms
Finalize business plan with a detailed financial projection
Review and refine existing business model assumptions
Develop comprehensive profit and loss projections
Incorporate relevant market research into the plan
Secure investment from at least three different sources for initial capital
Research and identify potential investors
Conduct pitching sessions to these investors
Create a compelling business plan
3. OKRs to achieve 100% compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards
Ensure regulatory compliance in all operations
Establish a system for continuous monitoring and reporting of compliance status
Define metrics to track compliance
Schedule regular compliance audits
Establish communication protocol for reporting
Design compliance reporting dashboard
Achieve 100% compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
Stay up-to-date with changes to regulations and standards
Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance
Provide ongoing training to employees
Implement measures to address non-compliance
Develop and implement an updated compliance training program for all employees
Launch new compliance training program online and in-person
Evaluate effectiveness of updated program through employee feedback and assessments
Conduct a needs assessment to identify compliance training gaps
Create new, engaging training materials for all job functions
Conduct a full audit of all operations and identify areas of regulatory risk
Identify gaps in compliance procedures and create action plan
Review each operation for compliance risks
Conduct training on regulations and compliance procedures
Evaluate existing controls and their effectiveness
4. OKRs to establish leadership in the AI industry
Establish leadership in the AI industry
Achieve a customer satisfaction score of 90% by delivering excellent AI solutions
Continuously monitor AI solution performance and address any customer concerns promptly
Implement training programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of AI solution teams
Analyze survey data to identify areas for improvement in AI solution delivery
Conduct regular customer surveys to gather feedback on AI solution performance
Obtain at least two prestigious industry awards as recognition for AI leadership
Execute AI projects with excellence and innovation to qualify for industry awards
Identify prestigious industry awards for AI leadership
Submit high-quality nominations for AI leadership awards and engage in networking opportunities
Strategize and plan AI initiatives and projects for award-worthy achievements
Increase market share by 20% through aggressive marketing and strategic partnerships
Improve employee expertise through targeted training programs, resulting in a 15% increase in technical skills
Develop tailored training programs to address identified skill gaps
Implement regular training sessions with hands-on exercises and practical application
Assess current employee skill levels and identify areas of improvement
Evaluate and measure employee progress through assessments and feedback sessions
5. OKRs to establish a global presence and expand influence in the space industry
Establish a global presence and expand influence in the space industry
Launch a successful mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station
Perform a final launch readiness review to ensure all systems are fully prepared
Coordinate with NASA and other space agencies to schedule the mission launch
Ensure all necessary supplies are properly inspected, packed, and loaded onto the spacecraft
Conduct thorough testing and simulations to verify the reliability and functionality of all mission components
Secure partnerships with at least two major aerospace companies
Establish contacts with key decision-makers at identified aerospace companies through networking opportunities
Initiate discussions and negotiations to secure partnerships with selected aerospace companies
Prepare and showcase our unique value proposition to potential aerospace partners
Identify potential major aerospace companies through market research and industry analysis
Increase market share by 20% in the satellite launch service sector
Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote our space colonization efforts
Collaborate with influential individuals and organizations to amplify our marketing message and increase visibility
Create engaging content, including videos and articles, to educate and inspire the public about space colonization
Utilize social media platforms to reach a wider audience and generate buzz about our space colonization efforts
Conduct market research to identify target audience and their interest in space colonization
6. OKRs to be the employer of choice in our industry
Become the employer of choice in our industry
Reduce Time to Fill (TTF) from 60 days to 45 days
Reduce Cost per Hire from $1.5K to $900
Improve Employee Engagement Score from 75% to 85%
Improve Diversity Ratio (M/F) to 50:50
Increase Employee Retention Rate from 45% to 70%
7. OKRs to enhance CX through benchmarked industry best practices
Enhance CX through benchmarked industry best practices
Elevate net promoter score by 20% via improved customer interaction
Introduce a proactive customer satisfaction follow-up system
Implement comprehensive training on customer service skills for all staff
Review and optimize all customer communication channels
Increase customer satisfaction score by 15% through service improvement
Implement feedback channels for ongoing service quality monitoring
Investigate top three customer complaints and develop solutions
Train customer service team in effective communication skills
Decrease customer complaint rate by 10% by applying effective solutions
Implement robust product quality checks before dispatch
Establish clear and effective complaint resolution process
Enhance customer service responsiveness and skills
8. OKRs to boost active participation from industry partners and stakeholders
Boost active participation from industry partners and stakeholders
Drive a 15% improvement in feedback rate from industry partners on proposed initiatives
Incentivize and acknowledge constructive feedback from partners
Develop a clear, concise feedback form for proposed initiatives
Regularly follow up with industry partners for their inputs
Achieve a 30% rise in stakeholder communication regarding projects and developments
Implement weekly reports detailing progress of ongoing projects
Create a dedicated email/newsletter for updates and developments
Facilitate monthly stakeholder meetings for direct communication
Increase the number of stakeholder meetings by 20%
Implement the plan and schedule additional meetings
Develop a plan to increase meeting frequency
Analyze current stakeholder meeting frequency
9. OKRs to develop a comprehensive observability platform that exceeds industry standards
Develop a comprehensive observability platform that exceeds industry standards
Increase data collection efficiency by 30% through optimized instrumentation and monitoring agents
Increase user satisfaction by 20% through an intuitive and user-friendly interface
Streamline navigation by simplifying menus and reducing the number of clicks
Provide clear and concise instructions to guide users through the interface effectively
Revise interface design based on user feedback and usability best practices
Conduct user testing to identify pain points and areas for improvement
Improve system reliability by reducing incidents and downtime by 25%
Enhance employee training on system operations and troubleshooting techniques
Implement proactive monitoring to detect and fix issues before they cause incidents
Conduct regular system maintenance and updates to prevent potential downtime
Establish backup and disaster recovery protocols for quick restoration in case of incidents
Achieve 95% platform uptime to ensure continuous real-time observability for users
10. OKRs to secure satisfying employment amidst summer distractions
Secure satisfying employment amidst summer distractions
Network with at least 2 industry professionals daily
Attend online industry-related workshops or webinars
Regularly participate in LinkedIn discussions
Arrange weekly information interviews with industry professionals
Customize and fine-tune resume for 100% of applications
Identify job posting requirements and align resume skills accordingly
Integrate relevant keywords into the resume text
Review and customize resume layout and design
Apply to at least 15 targeted jobs per week
Update resume and cover letters for each application
Submit applications and track progress weekly
Research and identify 15 specific jobs to apply to each week
11. OKRs to increase gross profit margin to 10% in MICE
Increase gross profit margin to 10% in MICE
Decrease overhead expenses in MICE by 10%
Reduce non-essential business travel
Implement energy-saving measures for lighting, heating, and cooling
Negotiate lower prices with suppliers
Improve pricing strategies to enhance per unit profit in MICE by 15%
Analyze and refine current discounting strategies
Adopt value-based pricing to maximize profit margins
Implement dynamic pricing model based on demand and competition
Boost MICE sales revenue by at least 20%
Train sales team in effective upselling techniques
Implement aggressive marketing campaigns on digital platforms
Design lucrative package deals for MICE clients
12. OKRs to acquire comprehensive understanding of various companies' missions
Acquire comprehensive understanding of various companies' missions
Read and analyze mission statements from 50 different industries each week
Obtain mission statements from each industry
Compile a list of 50 different industries
Schedule weekly sessions to read and analyze statements
Conduct four in-depth case studies on companies with unique missions monthly
Identify four companies with unique missions
Research company background and specifics
Compile findings into comprehensive case studies
Participate in two webinars or relevant industry events every month
Schedule and register for two relevant events
Attend and actively participate in webinars/events
Research upcoming webinars or industry events in your field
13. OKRs to secure partnerships with strategic industry leaders to drive business growth
Establish key partnerships to drive growth
Identify and prioritize potential partners based on revenue and market share
Track the success of each partnership by setting clear KPIs and regularly measuring progress
Develop a compelling pitch deck and present to at least 10 potential partners
Sign partnership agreements with at least 3 of the identified partners
14. OKRs to boost subscription to AI Quick Bytes newsletter
Boost subscription to AI Quick Bytes newsletter
Secure partnerships with 5 industry influencers for promotional activities
Identify and create a list of potential industry influencers
Finalize and sign partnership agreements with chosen influencers
Approach identified influencers with a partnership proposal
Implement a referral program with incentives increasing subscriptions by 20%
Develop an incentive structure to motivate referrals
Set up a system for tracking referrals and rewarding users
Communicate referral program to existing subscribers
Launch 3 social media campaigns to reach a minimum of 20,000 potential subscribers
Create detailed, engaging content for three social media campaigns
Initiate and monitor the social media campaigns
Identify and target 20,000 potential subscribers
15. OKRs to expand BDR prospecting efforts into new target markets or industry segments
Increase BDR prospecting in untapped markets/segments
Develop customized messaging for each target market/segment
Identify 3 new markets/segments to target
Secure at least 2 new clients from the targeted markets/segments
Increase qualified leads generated from new markets/segments by 20%
Industry OKR best practices to boost success
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 turn your Industry OKRs in a strategy map
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order 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
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.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Industry OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to improve my memory and retention skills
OKRs to develop an efficient IT Audit SaaS system
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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