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tability.ioWhat 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.
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
Review the onboarding process and training module guidelines thoroughly- Practice modules daily to maintain knowledge retention
- Ensure completion and master all assessments by Week 2
- KRDemonstrate understanding by identifying and proposing improvements to existing workflow by Week 4
- Analyze current workflow for potential inefficiencies
- Develop concrete suggestions for workflow improvements
- Present 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
- Provide constructive feedback and improvement plans
- Establish a tracking system for measuring competency application
- Develop continuous learning programs and hands-on training
- KRProvide professional training to 60% of the workforce on key competencies
- Identify the key competencies required for the workforce
- Source providers for professional training in these areas
- Schedule training sessions for selected workforce members
- KRAchieve competency proficiency of 40% of trained staff in assessment tests
- Implement online assessment tests to measure proficiency
- Initiate regular training sessions to develop staff skills
- Regularly 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
- Read advanced English literature to expand vocabulary
- Regularly review and practice advanced English grammar concepts
- Take practice tests to improve test-taking skills
- KRWrite and complete 2 grammatically flawless articles in English
- Review, edit, and finalize articles, checking for grammar
- Choose topics and create rough outlines for each article
- Compose initial drafts, ensuring in-depth research
- KRRead and summarize 10 classic English literature books
- Write a detailed summary of each book
- Select and acquire 10 classic English literature books
- Read 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
- Complete all coursework by quarter-end
- Enroll in these courses immediately
- Select 3 advanced courses on business requirements analysis
- KRShow 30% improvement in speed and precision of drafting business requirement documents
- Use standardized templates to ensure consistent quality
- Attend workshops on efficient business requirement drafting
- Practice time management skills for quicker drafting
- KRInspect and accurately identify business requirements in 5 real-case scenarios
- Review company documents to understand existing business processes
- Analyze and document findings from five case scenarios
- Conduct 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
- Enroll in a reputable BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) certification course
- Take and pass the BDD certification exam
- Study and comprehend course materials on BDD principles and techniques
- KRImplement 3 projects utilizing BDD to improve understanding and real-world application
- Identify 3 projects suitable for Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) implementation
- Conduct team training about BDD and its benefits
- Start application of BDD on identified projects
- KRReduce the test failure rate to 5% or less by refining BDD processes
- Establish regular monitoring and analysis of failure rates
- Train staff on behavior-driven development updates
- Review 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
- Distribute a feedback form to assess the session
- Conduct an engaging and informative agile process review
- Prepare a comprehensive agenda for the peer-review session
- KRImplement three improvements from learned agile techniques in current projects
- Apply agile principles into daily routines and decision-making process
- Implement a sprints-based timeline for project tasks
- Incorporate regular stand-up meetings into project framework
- KRComplete two online agile process management courses with a score of 90% or above
- Allocate time daily to learn and review course materials
- Complete all course quizzes and assignments, targeting a 90%+ score
- Research 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
- Complete all assignments, quizzes, and final exam before the proposed deadline
- Select and enroll in an advanced online course for SQL and Tableau
- Dedicate specific hours daily for the coursework and adhere strictly to it
- KRImplement 5 real-world projects using advanced analytics tools, achieving desired output
- Develop and implement 5 analytics-based projects
- Assess and ensure desired output is achieved
- Select sophisticated analytics tools suitable for the projects
- KRSolve 100 analytics problems using Python and R programming with 90% accuracy
- Identify and start solving 100 analytics problems
- Test and ensure 90% accuracy in problem-solving
- Master 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
- Actively participate in discussions during the meetings
- Schedule three department meetings in your calendar weekly
- Read agenda prior to each meeting and prepare questions
- KRMaster key company software or tools by completing online training with a 90% score
- Identify relevant online training for key company software
- Complete these training courses diligently
- Achieve a minimum of 90% score in all courses
- KRComplete all assigned business projects with a 95% success rate
- Regularly monitor and review progress
- Prioritize projects based on deadline and difficulty
- Allocate resources and personnel efficiently
How to write your own Mastery OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
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.
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.
How to track your Mastery OKRs
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
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.
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 Mastery OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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