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What are Network 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 Network. 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Network 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.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
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.
Network OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Network Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to expand network by acquiring 10 integrated networks with a minimum of 50 professionals each
ObjectiveExpand network by acquiring 10 integrated networks with a minimum of 50 professionals each
KRIncrease professional count in acquired networks to at least 500
Leverage social media platforms to connect with professionals in target industries and increase professional count- Collaborate with internal teams to identify potential professional contacts and add them to acquired networks
- Join relevant professional associations and actively engage with members to grow acquired networks
- Attend industry networking events and conferences regularly to expand professional count
- KRGenerate at least $1 million in revenue from the acquired networks within the quarter
- Develop a targeted marketing campaign to increase sales and drive revenue growth
- Implement cost optimization strategies to maximize profit margins and minimize expenses
- Collaborate with sales team to identify and pursue high-value opportunities for revenue generation
- Enhance customer retention and satisfaction through personalized services and proactive communication
- KRAchieve a retention rate of 80% among the professionals in the acquired networks
- Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain professionals
- Provide opportunities for training and upskilling to enhance job satisfaction and retention
- Implement a mentorship program to support professional growth and development
- Conduct regular feedback sessions to address concerns and improve overall satisfaction
- KREnsure a minimum of 10,000 followers on each acquired network
- Implement targeted advertising campaigns to increase network visibility and attract new followers
- Regularly analyze and optimize network performance to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
- Collaborate with influencers and industry leaders to cross-promote and expand network reach
- Create engaging and high-quality content to attract and retain followers
OKRs to strengthen professional relationships and increase network reach
- ObjectiveStrengthen professional relationships and increase network reach
- KRInitiate contact with 30 potential collaborations or networking opportunities by end of period
- Send out the initiation messages/emails
- Draft personalized initiation messages or emails
- Identify 30 potent networking opportunities or collaborations
- KRConduct 10 relationship building sessions with current contacts to strengthen bonds
- Prepare relevant topics and questions for each session
- Identify 10 current contacts for relationship building sessions
- Schedule meetings with each contact for a session
- KRHost 4 professional networking events to enhance communication
- Identify suitable venues for hosting networking events
- Secure guest speakers or facilitators
- Design and distribute event invitations
OKRs to establish myself as a prominent female bassist in the London rock scene
- ObjectiveEstablish myself as a prominent female bassist in the London rock scene
- KRPerform at a minimum of 10 different local gigs for exposure
- Promote performances on social media for wider exposure
- Reach out to venues to book performance dates
- Research potential local venues for gigs in the immediate area
- KRMaster 5 new complex rock songs on the bass every month
- Dedicate daily practice hours for each song separately
- Review progress and make necessary adjustments weekly
- Choose five complex rock songs to learn on the bass
- KRNetwork and establish connections with at least 15 key people in the London rock scene
- Identify 15 key people in the London rock scene
- Initiate conversations and foster relationships
- Attend local rock music events and concerts
OKRs to strengthen network security through enhanced logging capabilities
- ObjectiveStrengthen network security through enhanced logging capabilities
- KRImplement centralized logging infrastructure to capture and store network activity data
- Regularly monitor and maintain the centralized logging infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted data capture
- Assess existing network infrastructure to identify suitable centralized logging solutions
- Configure the centralized logging infrastructure to collect and store the network activity data
- Determine the appropriate tools and technologies required for capturing network activity data
- KRIncrease network security by configuring an intrusion detection system (IDS) with real-time monitoring capabilities
- KRImprove incident response effectiveness by integrating logging data with a security information and event management (SIEM) system
- Regularly review and fine-tune the integration and alerting processes to optimize incident response
- Analyze current logging data sources and identify gaps for integration with the SIEM system
- Develop standardized alerting rules within the SIEM system based on integrated logging data
- Configure the SIEM system to ingest and aggregate logging data from all relevant sources
- KRIdentify and resolve security vulnerabilities by regularly reviewing and analyzing network log data
- Set up a regular schedule for reviewing and analyzing network log data
- Generate reports based on network log data analysis to prioritize and address vulnerabilities
- Implement necessary measures to resolve identified security vulnerabilities promptly and effectively
- Use security software to identify and monitor potential security vulnerabilities
OKRs to enhance the IT support and network efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance the IT support and network efficiency
- KRIncrease IT support response time by 30% for quicker problem resolution
- Provide advanced technical training for staff
- Implement an efficient ticket management system
- Hire additional qualified IT personnel
- KRReduce network downtime by 20% enhancing productivity
- Upgrade outdated network hardware and software
- Implement regular predictive maintenance on network infrastructure
- Conduct ongoing staff training on network troubleshooting
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of scheduled IT network improvement projects
- Regularly review progress, addressing issues promptly
- Allocate adequate resources for each project
- Develop a detailed project plan with timelines and milestones
OKRs to expand legal and regulatory resources network
- ObjectiveExpand legal and regulatory resources network
- KRImprove user engagement by implementing feedback-driven enhancements to the network
- Regularly communicate with users about the network's updates and improvements based on their feedback
- Analyze feedback to identify areas of improvement and prioritize enhancements
- Implement user-suggested features and enhancements to address their needs and concerns
- Send out surveys to collect feedback on user experience and pain points
- KRDevelop an online platform for easy access to legal and regulatory materials
- Conduct market research to understand user needs and preferences
- Conduct user testing and gather feedback to continuously improve the platform's functionality
- Collaborate with legal experts to curate and regularly update the platform's content
- Design an intuitive interface for easy navigation and document search
- KRIncrease the number of legal and regulatory contacts by 20% through targeted outreach
- Attend industry conferences and events to establish connections with new legal and regulatory contacts
- Identify regulatory agencies with relevant contacts for targeted outreach
- Implement a focused email marketing campaign to engage potential legal and regulatory contacts
- Develop a comprehensive database of legal and regulatory contact information
- KREstablish partnerships with 3 influential legal organizations to enhance resource availability
- Collaborate with the legal organizations to develop strategies for enhancing resource availability
- Research and identify three influential legal organizations relevant to our objectives
- Formalize partnerships through legal agreements and ensure effective implementation of joint initiatives
- Reach out to the identified organizations to initiate partnership discussions
OKRs to enhance efficiency of IT Support and IT Network operations
- ObjectiveEnhance efficiency of IT Support and IT Network operations
- KRReduce average resolution time for IT issues by 15%
- Implement a more efficient ticketing system
- Streamline communication within IT department
- Provide additional training for IT staff
- KRImprove IT network uptime to 99.5%
- Implement a real-time monitoring system
- Develop comprehensive network redundancy strategies
- Upgrade networking equipment to latest, high-end models
- KRTrain IT staff on latest 2 network technologies for better issue-resolution
- Identify two latest key network technologies for training purposes
- Assign IT staff to complete these technology trainings
- Organize training sessions regarding these technologies
OKRs to expand personal and professional growth
- ObjectiveExpand personal and professional growth
- KREnroll in and complete one personal development course
- Register for the chosen course online or in person
- Consistently attend and participate until the course is completed
- Research and select a personal development course of interest
- KRSet and meet weekly networking goals to meet 20 new people
- Define specific criteria and methods for finding new contacts
- Follow up and connect with new contacts every week
- Dedicate 2 hours daily to networking activities
- KRInitiate and complete two significant projects at work
- Identify two high-priority projects needing completion
- Execute the action plans and monitor progress
- Develop detailed action plans for both projects
OKRs to strengthen the company's network security defenses
- ObjectiveStrengthen the company's network security defenses
- KRTrain 90% of employees on new network security protocols within the next quarter
- Assess current understanding of network security protocols among employees
- Implement training, ensuring participation of at least 90% of employees
- Develop comprehensive training program on new security protocols
- KRImplement two-factor authentication for all user accounts by the end of next quarter
- Purchase and set up chosen authentication system
- Train users on new authentication system
- Research best two-factor authentication systems for our needs
- KRReduce the number of detected security breaches by 80% compared to last quarter
- Implement an updated, top-quality cybersecurity system
- Provide comprehensive cybersecurity training for all staff
- Conduct regular, intensive IT security audits
OKRs to enhance network security measures
- ObjectiveStrengthen network security
- KRConduct regular vulnerability assessments and remediation
- KRImplement two-factor authentication on all devices
- KRDecrease number of successful network breaches by 50%
- KRTrain 100% of employees on cybersecurity best practices
Network 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Network OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to successfully launch and break-even via pre-sales
- OKRs to enhance productivity and proactivity as a VA and document specialist
- OKRs to enhance Safety Layout and Operation Procedures
- OKRs to develop a widely distributed Health and Safety Awareness Bulletin
- OKRs to develop streamlined reports and dashboard to reduce necessary staffing