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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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Onboarding Program to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Onboarding Program OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Onboarding Program. 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 establish a robust “People & Network Engagement” team
ObjectiveEstablish a robust “People & Network Engagement” team
KRCommence recruitment drive and shortlist potential candidates
Publish job postings on relevant recruitment platforms- Outline job descriptions and qualifications for open positions
- Screen resumes and select potential candidates
- KRIdentify and outline necessary job roles for the new team
- Review project requirements to determine necessary roles
- Draft proposed team structure and roles
- Outline responsibilities and skills for each role
- KRSuccessfully hire and onboard X team members
- Identify necessary roles and required skillsets for X team members
- Create and implement a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires
- Conduct interviews and complete hiring paperwork for selected candidates
OKRs to implement the new onboarding program to speed up deal closure time
- ObjectiveImplement the new onboarding program to speed up deal closure time
- KRReduce the average time to first deal by 25% by week 12
- Train team in aggressive prospecting strategies
- Implement sales acceleration software for efficiency
- Optimize pitch to better engage and convert leads
- KRTrain 80% of the sales team on the new onboarding program by week 8
- Complete training and assess understanding by week 8
- Schedule training sessions for sales team by week 3
- Identify key elements for the onboarding program by week 1
- KRDevelop program curriculum and necessary resources by week 4
- Establish a timeline and assign topics to each week
- Identify necessary topics and learning outcomes for the program curriculum
- Gather and organize needed resources for curriculum content
OKRs to establish an efficient 30-day onboarding program for new hires
- ObjectiveEstablish an efficient 30-day onboarding program for new hires
- KRSuccessfully onboard 90% of new hires within the stipulated 30-day time frame
- Develop an efficient, comprehensive onboarding process
- Monitor progress and address queries promptly
- Assign mentors to guide new hires
- KRDevelop comprehensive training material covering all job roles by week 4
- Complete drafting of all training material by week 3
- Design outline for individual role-specific training materials
- Identify all job roles and requirements within the organization
- KRAchieve above 85% new hire satisfaction rate post onboarding program completion
- Use feedback to continuously improve the onboarding process
- Survey new hires after program completion regularly
- Implement a comprehensive, engaging onboarding program
OKRs to establish a comprehensive new hire onboarding program
- ObjectiveEstablish a comprehensive new hire onboarding program
- KRDevelop a clear, structured onboarding plan within the first 2 weeks
- Outline a schedule for training sessions, workshops, and meetings
- Prepare a comprehensive, easy-to-follow onboarding guide
- Identify key roles, responsibilities, and systems new hires must understand
- KRAchieve 90% satisfaction rate on new hire feedback surveys about onboarding experience
- Develop a detailed, comprehensive onboarding program with clear expectations
- Collect regular feedback from new hires and implement necessary adjustments
- Provide consistent mentorship and support for new employees during onboarding
- KRTrain 100% of HR team to effectively implement onboarding program
- Choose appropriate training resources or programs
- Schedule and oversee training sessions
- Identify existing knowledge gaps in the HR team's onboarding skills
OKRs to optimize onboarding process for call center recruits
- ObjectiveOptimize onboarding process for call center recruits
- KRReduce new hire training period by 15%
- Develop concise, effective training materials
- Streamline onboarding with a mentorship program
- Implement intensive, job-specific training sessions
- KREnsure 100% of new hires complete a capsule project within the first week
- Provide necessary resources and support to new hires
- Create a tracking system to monitor project completion
- Develop and distribute a standard capsule project for all new hires
- KRAchieve 95% new hire satisfaction with the onboarding process
- Conduct satisfaction surveys post-onboarding
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding program
- Address feedback to improve the process
OKRs to implement a laboratory procedure mentorship program
- ObjectiveImplement a laboratory procedure mentorship program
- KRSuccessfully onboard and guide 20 mentees through the mentoring program to improve their skill levels
- Develop a comprehensive onboarding plan for new mentees
- Implement skill assessment tests to measure improvements
- Schedule regular guidance sessions for individual mentees
- KRAchieve a 90% satisfactory rating in post-mentoring feedback from participants
- Regularly evaluate and update mentoring methodology based on feedback
- Develop comprehensive mentoring curriculum tailored to participants' needs
- Foster open communication and response to participants' concerns promptly
- KRDevelop a comprehensive laboratory procedures training curriculum by involving 5 experienced laboratory technicians
- Identify 5 experienced lab technicians for curriculum development
- Draft initial training procedures with technician input
- Review, adjust, and finalize comprehensive curriculum
OKRs to build a superb employee onboarding program
- ObjectiveBuild a world-class employee onboarding program
- KRReduce service desks enquiries from new hires in week-1 by 20%
- KR100% of new recruits have their workstation setup on day 1
- KR80% of new hires manage to complete their onboarding checklist in the first 30 days.
- KRImprove onboarding satisfaction score from 70% to 90%
How to write your own Onboarding Program 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.
Onboarding Program 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
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
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 Onboarding Program OKRs
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the 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 a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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 Onboarding Program OKR templates
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