What are New Market 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 New Market. 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 New Market 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.
New Market OKRs examples
We've added many examples of New Market 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 launch a high-quality Real Estate focused newsletter
- ObjectiveLaunch a high-quality Real Estate focused newsletter
- KRPublish 12 engaging, informative articles related to Real Estate
- Research hot topics in real estate industry
- Write drafts for 12 informative articles
- Edit, proofread, and publish articles
- KRGather 250 confirmed subscribers for the newsletter within the quarter
- Design attractive subscription call-to-action buttons
- Offer exclusive content to newsletter subscribers
- Regularly promote the newsletter on social media
- KRAttract three sponsorships or advertisements specifically for this Real Estate newsletter
- Identify potential sponsors relevant to the real estate industry
- Reach out and pitch to the identified potential sponsors
- Develop a compelling sponsorship proposal for the newsletter
OKRs to attract 400 new members to our community
- ObjectiveAttract 400 new members to our community
- KRInitiate two referral programs leading to 100 more community members
- Follow up and onboard the new community members properly
- Identify potential referral avenues and design two distinct programs
- Promote the referral programs via social media and email marketing
- KRImprove website conversion rate by 10% to encourage community sign-ups
- Optimize landing page design and layout for user engagement
- Implement clear, compelling calls-to-action towards community sign-up
- Test and improve website loading speed
- KRExecute 3 targeted marketing campaigns, each attracting a minimum of 100 new members
- Adjust strategies based on captured data to attract new members
- Implement campaigns, tracking their success and reach
- Develop individual strategies for three targeted marketing campaigns
OKRs to identify and assess new growth opportunities
- ObjectiveIdentify and assess new growth opportunities
- KRConduct detailed feasibility studies for identified opportunities to determine viability
- Evaluate viability based on research outcomes
- Identify opportunities for feasibility study
- Perform detailed review of business prospects
- KRResearch and pinpoint 10 potential new market areas for business expansion
- Analyse findings to determine viability for business expansion
- Identify sectors and industries where our business can potentially expand
- Conduct detailed market research on the 10 identified areas
- KRDevelop and present 5 comprehensive business proposals for promising opportunities
- Develop comprehensive proposals for each opportunity
- Prepare presentations for each business proposal
- Identify 5 promising business opportunities for proposal
OKRs to enhance the effectiveness and impact of the company newsletter
- ObjectiveEnhance the effectiveness and impact of the company newsletter
- KRAchieve a 10% click-through rate, reflecting enhanced user interaction
- Optimize website UI/UX for seamless navigation
- Develop engaging content to increase user interest
- Implement A/B testing for effective CTA buttons
- KRIncrease newsletter open rate by 20% through engaging content and subject lines
- Research popular trends to integrate into the newsletter content
- Enhance subject lines with compelling keywords or phrases
- Test various email formats for optimal user engagement
- KRGrow subscriber count by 15% via targeted promotion and referral program
- Implement a beneficial referral program for members
- Design engaging tailored promotions for existing subscribers
- Regularly analyze and optimize campaign effectiveness
OKRs to attain fifteen new customers
- ObjectiveAttain fifteen new customers
- KRIntroduce a referral program to encourage 5 existing customers to bring in new ones
- Track the number of referrals from the program
- Clearly communicate the referral program to current customers
- Develop a rewarding referral program for existing customers
- KRImplement a targeted marketing campaign to attract 50 potential leads
- Create engaging, personalized advertisement content for chosen platforms
- Identify target audience based on product/service relevance and market trend
- Track and analyze campaign progress daily, making adjustments as needed
- KRConvert 30% of leads into active customers through enhanced customer service
- Implement a system that tracks customer satisfaction
- Develop personalized follow-up strategies for leads
- Implement intensive training for customer service agents
OKRs to acquire new potential customers
- ObjectiveAcquire new potential customers
- KRIncrease website traffic by 40% through targeted digital marketing campaigns
- Develop engaging SEO-driven content to increase visibility
- Identify target audience for effective demographic-focused marketing
- Launch paid search and social media ads to drive traffic
- KRConvert 20% of inbound leads into sales with effective sales strategies
- Develop a well-structured sales pitch targeting specific customer needs
- Train sales team on effective closing techniques
- Implement a follow-up system to re-engage potential customers
- KRIncrease customer engagement on social media platforms by 30%
- Amplify user-generated content sharing
- Expand social media promotions and giveaways
- Develop and implement an interactive content strategy
OKRs to grow sales effort in new markets
- ObjectiveDevelop a strong presence in <country>
- KRAchieve 25K MRR in <country>
- KR25% of new sales come from <country>
- KR10 of top 100 companies in <country> are customers
OKRs to boost product visibility and establish success pipeline in new markets
- ObjectiveBoost product visibility and establish success pipeline in new markets
- KRRaise product awareness by 40% using targeted advertising in selected new markets
- Implement and monitor these targeted advertising campaigns
- Identify potential new markets for targeted advertising efforts
- Develop specific, appealing ads for these selected markets
- KRGenerate a 25% increase in product trial users in new markets
- Launch targeted online ad campaigns in new markets
- Collaborate with influencers popular in potential markets
- Implement a referral program offering incentives for new users
- KRSecure 10 new, potential business partnerships for product distribution
- Identify suitable companies for potential partnerships
- Reach out to these companies with a business proposal
- Schedule meetings to discuss partnership details
OKRs to establish solid groundwork for expansion into new markets
- ObjectiveEstablish solid groundwork for expansion into new markets
- KRDevelop tailored expansion strategy for each identified market
- Review and refine strategies based on potential return analysis
- Apply insights to craft unique growth strategies per market
- Conduct comprehensive research on identified markets' characteristics
- KRSecure financial resources necessary for the initial phase of expansion
- Research potential funding sources and investors
- Submit proposals or applications for funding
- Identify necessary budget for expansion activities
- KRIdentify and analyze potential markets for viability by the quarter-end
- Conduct thorough research on emerging markets and trends
- Analyze the demands and profitability of potential markets
- Present a detailed report on market viability analysis
OKRs to expand BDR prospecting efforts into new target markets or industry segments
- ObjectiveIncrease BDR prospecting in untapped markets/segments
- KRDevelop customized messaging for each target market/segment
- KRIdentify 3 new markets/segments to target
- KRSecure at least 2 new clients from the targeted markets/segments
- KRIncrease qualified leads generated from new markets/segments by 20%
New Market 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.
How to track your New Market 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 New Market OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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