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4 OKR examples for New Team Members

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What are New Team Members 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 Team Members. 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 New Team Members 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.

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.

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.

New Team Members OKRs examples

We've added many examples of New Team Members 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 successfully adapt and contribute to the new team and project

  • ObjectiveSuccessfully adapt and contribute to the new team and project
  • KREstablish effective rapport with 100% of the team members within the first month
  • TaskFacilitate team bonding activities or events
  • TaskRegularly communicate and provide feedback to the team
  • TaskSchedule one-on-one introductory meetings with each team member
  • KRFully understand project scope and deliver 3 actionable insights by end of month two
  • TaskBrainstorm and identify key areas for essential insights
  • TaskDevelop and finalize three actionable insights based on analysis
  • TaskReview and dissect all project scope details meticulously
  • KRSuccessfully deliver assigned tasks with at least 90% punctuality over the quarter
  • TaskUtilize a planner or digital tool for schedule management
  • TaskRegularly review and adjust task timelines as needed
  • TaskPrioritize tasks according to deadlines and important

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
  • TaskFollow up and onboard the new community members properly
  • TaskIdentify potential referral avenues and design two distinct programs
  • TaskPromote the referral programs via social media and email marketing
  • KRImprove website conversion rate by 10% to encourage community sign-ups
  • TaskOptimize landing page design and layout for user engagement
  • TaskImplement clear, compelling calls-to-action towards community sign-up
  • TaskTest and improve website loading speed
  • KRExecute 3 targeted marketing campaigns, each attracting a minimum of 100 new members
  • TaskAdjust strategies based on captured data to attract new members
  • TaskImplement campaigns, tracking their success and reach
  • TaskDevelop individual strategies for three targeted marketing campaigns

OKRs to streamline testing process for new features

  • ObjectiveStreamline testing process for new features
  • KRTrain 100% of the testing team on efficient, newly-introduced testing procedures
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate the team’s understanding post-training
  • TaskIdentify the updated testing procedures for training
  • TaskOrganise comprehensive training sessions for the team
  • KRImplement automated testing for 70% of new features
  • TaskDevelop automated testing scripts for the features
  • TaskIntegrate tests into the development process
  • TaskIdentify new features viable for automated testing
  • KRDecrease the average feature testing time by 35%
  • TaskImplement automated testing for common test scenarios
  • TaskTrain team on efficient testing strategies
  • TaskConduct regular code reviews to identify issues early

OKRs to implement a new CMS successfully

  • ObjectiveImplement a new CMS successfully
  • KRTrain and upskill DevOps team members to effectively support and maintain the CMS
  • KRDecrease the average time to resolve CMS-related issues by 20%
  • TaskConduct regular audits to identify and address recurring CMS-related issues proactively
  • TaskImplement regular training sessions for CMS support staff to enhance their technical skills
  • TaskStreamline CMS Issue Resolution Process through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
  • TaskImprove communication channels to expedite issue escalation and resolution
  • KRCollaborate with the service partner to ensure smooth integration of the CMS
  • TaskClearly define the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in the integration process
  • TaskEstablish a communication protocol to ensure efficient information sharing between all parties involved
  • TaskDevelop a structured timeline with key milestones for the CMS integration project
  • TaskSet up regular meetings with the service partner to discuss the CMS integration progress
  • KRSuccessfully deploy and configure the new CMS on the production environment
  • TaskCollaborate with IT team to ensure compatibility of CMS with existing infrastructure
  • TaskConduct thorough testing of the new CMS on a staging environment before deployment
  • TaskDevelop a detailed step-by-step deployment plan for CMS implementation
  • TaskConfigure user permissions and roles in the production environment for effective CMS usage

New Team Members 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. 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 New Team Members OKR templates

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