What are Knowledge 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.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Knowledge. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Knowledge OKRs
Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.
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.
Knowledge OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Knowledge. 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 enhance team collaboration and knowledge sharing
ObjectiveEnhance team collaboration and knowledge sharing
KRScore 90% on quarterly team effectiveness and collaboration survey
Develop and implement team building activities- Encourage open communication and feedback within the team
- Regularly review and improve collaboration strategies
- KRDecrease answer-seeking time by 25% via a centralized knowledge management platform
- Continuously update and sort platform content
- Train employees on efficient search strategies
- Implement a centralized knowledge management platform
- KRImplement weekly team workshops leading to a 30% increase in cross-functional projects
- Monitor and evaluate participation and progress
- Designate workshop topics related to cross-functional projects
- Schedule weekly team workshops
OKRs to enhance knowledge visibility among subject matter experts
- ObjectiveEnhance knowledge visibility among subject matter experts
- KRInitiate 2 interactive forums promoting topic discussions to increase engagement by 60%
- Identify two engaging topics for discussion
- Promote forums to target audience
- Create interactive forums for chosen topics
- KRConduct three skill-specific workshops to enhance knowledge sharing by 50%
- Organize workshops focused on each of these skills
- Identify three vital skills integral to improving knowledge sharing
- Monitor and measure improvements in knowledge sharing post-workshops
- KRDevelop a monthly expert-led webinar, resulting in 30% more participants
- Determine suitable topics and identify potential experts in related fields
- Develop a marketing strategy to increase participant numbers by 30%
- Structure the webinar to engage and retain more attendees
OKRs to establish a comprehensive knowledge base for the organization's systems and projects
- ObjectiveEstablish a comprehensive knowledge base for the organization's systems and projects
- KRDocument 100% of our existing systems in the knowledge base by end of next quarter
- Review and upload all documentation
- Assign team members to document each system
- Identify all existing systems requiring documentation
- KRAchieve 90% of user satisfaction rate through regular knowledge base utilization survey
- Implement feedback to improve user satisfaction rate
- Distribute the survey to all active users regularly
- Create a user-friendly knowledge base utilization survey
- KRUpdate our project knowledge base weekly with 95% accuracy
- Accurately document the developments into the knowledge base
- Cross-check the inputted information for 95% accuracy
- Review project updates thoroughly each week
OKRs to improve documentation utilization
- ObjectiveImprove documentation utilization
- KRIncrease average time spent on reading documentation by 15 minutes per week
- Create a user-friendly index for easy navigation within the documentation
- Incorporate interactive elements such as quizzes to engage readers in the documentation
- Use visual aids like diagrams and infographics to enhance comprehension of the content
- Provide concise and relevant examples throughout the documentation to clarify concepts
- KRUtilize documentation for problem resolution in at least 80% of complex cases
- Ensure that comprehensive documentation is easily accessible and organized for reference
- Regularly update and maintain documentation to reflect the latest information and procedures
- Train employees on effectively utilizing documentation for problem resolution
- Implement a system to track and monitor the usage of documentation for problem resolution
- KRReceive positive feedback on increased documentation utilization from peer or manager
- Set achievable goals for increasing documentation utilization and track progress
- Share updated documentation with peers and manager regularly
- Request feedback and suggestions on the usefulness and clarity of the documentation
- Encourage peers to utilize the documentation by highlighting its benefits
- KRComplete at least 4 online courses related to documentation and knowledge management
- Enroll in each of the selected courses and complete the required modules and assignments
- Choose 4 online courses that cover different aspects of documentation and knowledge management
- Take notes and apply acquired knowledge to improve current documentation and knowledge management practices
- Search for online platforms offering courses related to documentation and knowledge management
OKRs to enhance team performance and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
- ObjectiveEnhance team performance and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
- KRImprove team member skills by 15% through personalized learning and development plans
- Identify individual team member's skill gaps through performance reviews
- Design personalized learning plans based on identified skill gaps
- Implement regular, feedback-focused mentorship sessions
- KRIncrease team collaboration by 20% through regular brainstorming sessions and workshops
- Schedule weekly brainstorming sessions for idea sharing and problem-solving
- Conduct skill-building workshops to foster team cohesion and collaboration
- Track collaboration progress through key performance indicators (KPIs)
- KRIncrease knowledge sharing by 25% through the implementation of a digital knowledge-sharing platform
- Train staff on utilizing the chosen platform effectively
- Identify digital platform for knowledge sharing
- Monitor and improve platform usage regularly
OKRs to enhance application security knowledge and awareness among teams
- ObjectiveImprove application security knowledge and awareness
- KRIncrease the frequency of security checklist reviews by 50%
- KRConduct at least one security training session per team
- KRProvide secure coding guidelines and best practices to each team
- KRImplement a mandatory security certification program for all teams
OKRs to increase expertise and execution in product knowledge and implementation
- ObjectiveIncrease expertise and execution in product knowledge and implementation
- KRImplement learned theories in three real-world projects with positive feedback
- Seek out and document positive feedback for modifications
- Select three theories acquired from recent learning to apply
- Implement chosen theories into ongoing real-world projects
- KRComplete at least two industry-related certifications or courses
- Consistently study to successfully complete the courses or certifications
- Research and list down relevant industry-related certifications or courses
- Enroll in at least two chosen courses or certifications
- KRConduct a minimum of four product knowledge sharing sessions with the team
- Schedule dates and times for each session
- Invite team members to each session
- Establish topics for four product knowledge sharing sessions
OKRs to elevate knowledge in subject matter for team experts
- ObjectiveElevate knowledge in subject matter for team experts
- KRFacilitate 4 expert-led workshops to improve field specifics awareness
- Select 4 experts in relevant fields for the workshops
- Plan and organize the logistics for the workshops
- Promote the workshops to target audience
- KREnhance 15% subject matter comprehension via weekly cross-training sessions
- Define metrics to evaluate subject comprehension improvement
- Set up weekly cross-training sessions focused on the subject matter
- Gather feedback after each session to adjust training
- KRMeasure and improve subject matter quizzes average score by 20%
- Implement regular review sessions before each quiz
- Develop comprehensive review materials focused on trouble areas
- Analyze previous quizzes to identify common student mistakes
OKRs to improve leadership skills and knowledge
- ObjectiveEnhance Leadership Skills and Knowledge
- KRApply leadership principles by successfully leading a high-impact project or team
- Delegate responsibilities based on individual strengths to optimize efficiency and productivity
- Set clear goals and objectives for the project or team
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, promoting collaboration and celebrating achievements
- Communicate effectively and regularly with the team to ensure alignment and progress
- KREngage in regular mentoring or coaching sessions to receive guidance and feedback on leadership development
- Set up regular mentoring/coaching sessions with a trusted leader or professional coach
- Implement the advice and recommendations received during mentoring/coaching sessions into daily leadership practices
- Prepare questions or topics to discuss during mentoring/coaching sessions on leadership development
- Actively listen and take notes during mentoring/coaching sessions to absorb guidance and feedback
- KRComplete a leadership training course covering key leadership principles and strategies
- Enroll in the chosen leadership training course and schedule all required sessions
- Apply learned leadership principles and strategies in daily work and reflect on their effectiveness
- Research and find a suitable leadership training course with key principles
- Actively participate in the leadership training course, taking notes and engaging with instructors
- KRAcquire at least three new leadership books and read them to gain further insight
- Allocate dedicated time each day to read at least one chapter from the books
- Research and compile a list of highly recommended leadership books
- Purchase three leadership books from the compiled list
- Take notes and jot down key insights or lessons learned from each book
OKRs to enhance company's knowledge base and documentation
- ObjectiveEnhance company's knowledge base and documentation
- KRCreate 20 comprehensive, user-friendly manuals for all main products by end of quarter
- Develop detailed, user-friendly content for each manual
- Identify main products needing manuals
- Proofread and finalize all 20 product manuals
- KRAchieve 95% positive feedback from users on the clarity and usefulness of documentation
- Update documents regularly based on received feedback
- Organize feedback sessions to identify potential improvements
- Ensure documentation is comprehensible to all user skill levels
- KRTrain 100% of team on the newly formed knowledge base to ensure consistent usage
- Monitor and evaluate team usage to ensure consistency
- Identify team members needing training on the knowledge base
- Develop a comprehensive training schedule for all team members
Knowledge 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 Knowledge OKRs
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
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 Knowledge OKR templates
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