7 customisable OKR examples for Legal Compliance
What are Legal Compliance 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 Legal Compliance 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 Legal Compliance 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 Legal Compliance OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Legal Compliance. 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 strengthen HR compliance and DEI program adherence in Kenya
Strengthen HR compliance and DEI program adherence in Kenya
Increase percentage of employees completing DEI training by 20%
Develop engaging, relevant DEI training material
Schedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
Implement incentives for course completion
Conduct 3 comprehensive legal compliance training for HR unit by end of quarter
Identify necessary topics for legal compliance training
Implement these trainings to the HR unit
Schedule and plan three comprehensive trainings
Implement revised HR policies aligning with Kenya legal framework, with zero discrepancies
Review current HR policies for compliance with Kenya legal framework
Communicate and enforce revised HR policies across the firm
Identify and rectify any discrepancies in the policies
2. OKRs to achieve full adherence to all regulatory compliance standards
Achieve full adherence to all regulatory compliance standards
Correct or address at least 95% of identified non-compliant elements
Implement compliant alternatives or fixes for identified issues
Prioritize non-compliance issues based on severity
Identify all non-compliant elements within the system
Pass an external audit with a minimum score of 90% compliance
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance
Implement necessary changes to meet compliance standards
Review and understand all compliance guidelines thoroughly
Implement a comprehensive training program for all employees on regulatory compliance
Schedule and implement mandatory training sessions for all employees
Determine necessary regulatory compliance topics for training
Source or create compliance training materials and resources
3. OKRs to identify and address all existing compliance gaps
Ensure complete compliance across all areas of operation
Implement necessary changes to meet compliance requirements and standards
Train employees on compliance requirements and provide ongoing education
Regularly review and update compliance program to ensure adherence to changing standards
Conduct compliance assessment for internal processes and procedures
Develop and implement a compliance program with clear policies and procedures
Train all employees and contractors on compliance policies and protocols
Develop compliance training curriculum and materials
Schedule and deliver training sessions for all employees and contractors
Regularly update and refresh training materials and curriculum
Obtain signed acknowledgments of receipt and understanding from all trainees
Conduct a thorough audit of all compliance policies and processes
Update and communicate revised policies/processes to all relevant personnel
Address any gaps or weaknesses identified during evaluation
Identify all compliance policies and processes
Evaluate effectiveness of current policies/processes
Regularly review and update compliance measures based on industry standards and regulations
Implement necessary updates to comply with regulations
Keep up-to-date with relevant industry standards and regulations
Identify areas for improvement
Evaluate existing compliance measures
4. OKRs to achieve a flawless state contract compliance audit
Achieve a flawless state contract compliance audit
Attain 100% completion of compliance training for all team members
Assign compliance training to all team members
Monitor progress and follow up
Send reminders to complete the training
Demonstrate complete adherence to stipulated protocols in all contract documentation
Review all contracts for compliance with specified protocols
Implement checks for protocol adherence in contract creation
Attend training to understand protocol requirements
Implement biweekly audit preparation meetings for 100% staff participation
Communicate meeting schedule and expectations to all staff members
Define agenda and frequency for biweekly audit preparation meetings
Monitor attendance and actively encourage 100% participation
5. OKRs to achieve compliance with industry standards and regulations
Attain regulatory compliance with industry standards
Pass all required audits with no major findings or violations
Achieve 100% compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
Implement and maintain a comprehensive compliance monitoring program
Train 100% of staff on updated compliance policies and procedures
6. OKRs to successfully launch a venture capital fund
Successfully launch a venture capital fund
Identify and establish connections with at least 50 potential portfolio startups
Set up follow-up meetings with interested startups
Send introductory emails to identified startups
Research contact details of potential portfolio startups
Secure investment commitments worth $20 million from initial seed investors
Research and identify potential seed investors
Arrange meetings with prospective investors
Craft business proposal highlighting potential returns
Set up legal and compliance standards for fund operations
Identify relevant local and international laws for fund operations
Develop a comprehensive compliance framework addressing these laws
Train employees on new legal and compliance standards
7. 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
Legal Compliance 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
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.
![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
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.
![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 Legal Compliance OKRs in a strategy map
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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![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 Legal Compliance OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to develop a fair, competitive salary, benefits and housing strategy
OKRs to increase revenue efficiency across all business units
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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