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8 OKR examples for Mastery

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What are Mastery 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.

How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.

That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for Mastery to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

The best tools for writing perfect Mastery OKRs

Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.

Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt

Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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.

Mastery OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Mastery. 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 accelerate understanding and mastery of company's business and processes

  • ObjectiveAccelerate understanding and mastery of company's business and processes
  • KRGain necessary certification or validation, if any, related to the business operations by Week 6
  • KRComplete onboarding process and training modules with 100% score by end of Week 2
  • TaskReview the onboarding process and training module guidelines thoroughly
  • TaskPractice modules daily to maintain knowledge retention
  • TaskEnsure completion and master all assessments by Week 2
  • KRDemonstrate understanding by identifying and proposing improvements to existing workflow by Week 4
  • TaskAnalyze current workflow for potential inefficiencies
  • TaskDevelop concrete suggestions for workflow improvements
  • TaskPresent proposed changes by Week 4

OKRs to boost employees' mastery in top five key competencies

  • ObjectiveBoost employees' mastery in top five key competencies
  • KREnsure 30% of employees progressively apply learnt competencies in their roles
  • TaskProvide constructive feedback and improvement plans
  • TaskEstablish a tracking system for measuring competency application
  • TaskDevelop continuous learning programs and hands-on training
  • KRProvide professional training to 60% of the workforce on key competencies
  • TaskIdentify the key competencies required for the workforce
  • TaskSource providers for professional training in these areas
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for selected workforce members
  • KRAchieve competency proficiency of 40% of trained staff in assessment tests
  • TaskImplement online assessment tests to measure proficiency
  • TaskInitiate regular training sessions to develop staff skills
  • TaskRegularly analyze test results to identify areas of improvement

OKRs to improve mastery of English Language

  • ObjectiveImprove mastery of English Language
  • KRAchieve a score of 90% in advanced level English proficiency test
  • TaskRead advanced English literature to expand vocabulary
  • TaskRegularly review and practice advanced English grammar concepts
  • TaskTake practice tests to improve test-taking skills
  • KRWrite and complete 2 grammatically flawless articles in English
  • TaskReview, edit, and finalize articles, checking for grammar
  • TaskChoose topics and create rough outlines for each article
  • TaskCompose initial drafts, ensuring in-depth research
  • KRRead and summarize 10 classic English literature books
  • TaskWrite a detailed summary of each book
  • TaskSelect and acquire 10 classic English literature books
  • TaskRead each book thoroughly and make notes

OKRs to enhance innovation manager's mastery of business requirements

  • ObjectiveEnhance innovation manager's mastery of business requirements
  • KRComplete 3 advanced courses on business requirements analysis by quarter-end
  • TaskComplete all coursework by quarter-end
  • TaskEnroll in these courses immediately
  • TaskSelect 3 advanced courses on business requirements analysis
  • KRShow 30% improvement in speed and precision of drafting business requirement documents
  • TaskUse standardized templates to ensure consistent quality
  • TaskAttend workshops on efficient business requirement drafting
  • TaskPractice time management skills for quicker drafting
  • KRInspect and accurately identify business requirements in 5 real-case scenarios
  • TaskReview company documents to understand existing business processes
  • TaskAnalyze and document findings from five case scenarios
  • TaskConduct interviews with stakeholders to identify needs

OKRs to improve mastery of behavioral-driven development (BDD)

  • ObjectiveImprove mastery of behavioral-driven development (BDD)
  • KRComplete certification on BDD principles and techniques
  • TaskEnroll in a reputable BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) certification course
  • TaskTake and pass the BDD certification exam
  • TaskStudy and comprehend course materials on BDD principles and techniques
  • KRImplement 3 projects utilizing BDD to improve understanding and real-world application
  • TaskIdentify 3 projects suitable for Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) implementation
  • TaskConduct team training about BDD and its benefits
  • TaskStart application of BDD on identified projects
  • KRReduce the test failure rate to 5% or less by refining BDD processes
  • TaskEstablish regular monitoring and analysis of failure rates
  • TaskTrain staff on behavior-driven development updates
  • TaskReview and upgrade current testing software to reduce errors

OKRs to increase mastery in applying the agile process

  • ObjectiveIncrease mastery in applying the agile process
  • KRFacilitate a peer-review session around agile processes, receiving an average feedback score of 4/5
  • TaskDistribute a feedback form to assess the session
  • TaskConduct an engaging and informative agile process review
  • TaskPrepare a comprehensive agenda for the peer-review session
  • KRImplement three improvements from learned agile techniques in current projects
  • TaskApply agile principles into daily routines and decision-making process
  • TaskImplement a sprints-based timeline for project tasks
  • TaskIncorporate regular stand-up meetings into project framework
  • KRComplete two online agile process management courses with a score of 90% or above
  • TaskAllocate time daily to learn and review course materials
  • TaskComplete all course quizzes and assignments, targeting a 90%+ score
  • TaskResearch and enroll in two online Agile process management courses

OKRs to achieve mastery in advanced analytics tools

  • ObjectiveAchieve mastery in advanced analytics tools
  • KRComplete an advanced online course on SQL and Tableau by end of the quarter
  • TaskComplete all assignments, quizzes, and final exam before the proposed deadline
  • TaskSelect and enroll in an advanced online course for SQL and Tableau
  • TaskDedicate specific hours daily for the coursework and adhere strictly to it
  • KRImplement 5 real-world projects using advanced analytics tools, achieving desired output
  • TaskDevelop and implement 5 analytics-based projects
  • TaskAssess and ensure desired output is achieved
  • TaskSelect sophisticated analytics tools suitable for the projects
  • KRSolve 100 analytics problems using Python and R programming with 90% accuracy
  • TaskIdentify and start solving 100 analytics problems
  • TaskTest and ensure 90% accuracy in problem-solving
  • TaskMaster Python and R programming through consistent practice and study

OKRs to swiftly comprehending and mastering the company's business and workflow

  • ObjectiveSwiftly comprehending and mastering the company's business and workflow
  • KRAttend and actively participate in at least three departmental meetings per week
  • TaskActively participate in discussions during the meetings
  • TaskSchedule three department meetings in your calendar weekly
  • TaskRead agenda prior to each meeting and prepare questions
  • KRMaster key company software or tools by completing online training with a 90% score
  • TaskIdentify relevant online training for key company software
  • TaskComplete these training courses diligently
  • TaskAchieve a minimum of 90% score in all courses
  • KRComplete all assigned business projects with a 95% success rate
  • TaskRegularly monitor and review progress
  • TaskPrioritize projects based on deadline and difficulty
  • TaskAllocate resources and personnel efficiently

Mastery 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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:

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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Mastery OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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