What are Knowledge Base 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.
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 Base. 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 Base 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 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 Base OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Knowledge Base 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 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 establish a comprehensive knowledge base
- ObjectiveEstablish a comprehensive knowledge base
- KRCreate and add detailed content for at least 70 listed topics
- Identify and list 70 relevant topics for content creation
- Upload and integrate content into the appropriate platform
- Draft detailed content for each chosen topic
- KRLaunch knowledge base with a user-friendly interface for easy navigation
- Design a user-friendly interface for the knowledge base
- Test navigation ease on different devices
- Initiate marketing for knowledge base launch
- KRIdentify and list 100 potential topics to include in the knowledge base
- Research industry-related questions and problems
- Review existing customer queries and feedback
- Seek input from company expert or team leader
OKRs to preserve and augment the company's knowledge base
- ObjectivePreserve and augment the company's knowledge base
- KRImprove knowledge article engagement by 30% with enhanced interactivity
- Implement interactive elements like quizzes, polls, or games in articles
- Solicit and incorporate audience feedback to refine content
- Incorporate videos, audios, or infographics to promote engagement
- KRIncrease coverage of the knowledge base by 20% through new topic incorporation
- Research and compile information on new topics
- Incorporate new topics into our knowledge base
- Identify gaps in the current knowledge base content
- KRAchieve 95% customer satisfaction rating by providing timely, comprehensive info in the knowledge base
- Ensure swift responses to customer questions or concerns
- Update the knowledge base regularly with new, relevant information
- Foster a user-friendly, easy-to-navigate online platform
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
OKRs to enhance knowledge base of system, project, process for improved solution delivery
- ObjectiveEnhance knowledge base of system, project, process for improved solution delivery
- KRDocument and standardize 3 main processes to reduce solution delivery time by 20%
- Document these processes in a standard format
- Implement changes uniformly across teams
- Identify 3 main processes for solution delivery enhancement
- KRComplete 100% of scheduled training sessions on company systems and projects
- Allocate adequate time to attend each training
- Review company schedule for all upcoming training sessions
- Follow through by attending every training session
- KRImplement 2 major improvements to current systems based on acquired knowledge
- Develop an action plan for implementing these improvements
- Identify two main improvements needed in current systems
- Execute the planned improvements to existing systems
OKRs to accelerate resolution of customer support tickets
- ObjectiveAccelerate resolution of customer support tickets
- KRIncrease support team's ticket processing efficiency by 20%
- Invest in efficient ticket management software
- Implement ticket prioritization strategies to expedite urgent requests
- Conduct training sessions on troubleshooting common issues
- KRImplement a knowledge base to facilitate 15% of ticket self-resolution
- Implement these solutions into a searchable knowledge base
- Develop comprehensive, easy-to-understand solutions
- Identify common issues from past customer tickets
- KRDecrease average ticket response time by 30%
- Increase availability of customer service staff
- Train staff in efficient troubleshooting techniques
- Implement a ticket prioritization system
Knowledge Base 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 Knowledge Base 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 Knowledge Base OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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