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What are Operations 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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Operations 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Operations 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.
Operations OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Operations 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 optimize a contract operations project
ObjectiveSuccessfully optimize a contract operations project
KRImplement optimizations in top-priority area and achieve 20% efficiency increase
Monitor and ensure 20% efficiency increase
Develop and implement efficiency improvement strategies
Identify top-priority area requiring optimization
KRIdentify and prioritize 5 potential areas for improvement by end of Week 3
Rank the areas based on urgency and potential impact
Identify 5 areas in need of improvement within the operations
Analyze the importance and impact of each area
KRDocument the optimization process with insights to guide future projects
Create a guide based on insights for future projects
Analyze and record insights gained from the optimization
Document all steps taken during process optimization
OKRs to streamline operations for cost efficiency
ObjectiveStreamline operations for cost efficiency
KRDecrease energy consumption by 20% via sustainability initiatives
Install energy-efficient lighting and appliances throughout the facility
Enforce strict conservation policies for water and electricity usage
Implement a company-wide recycling program
KRReduce supply chain costs by 15% through vendor renegotiation
Identify areas of overspending in the current supply chain
Research vendors with more competitive pricing
Initiate renegotiation discussions with current suppliers
KRImplement automation processes, lowering labor costs by 10%
Evaluate and adjust based on savings analysis
Implement automation software or technology
Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation
OKRs to optimize financial operations for strategic partnerships and alliances
ObjectiveOptimize financial operations for strategic partnerships and alliances
KRImprove financial reporting accuracy for partnerships and alliances by 20%
Regularly review and adjust the reporting process
Implement robust data verification systems for financial records
Offer refresher training on financial reporting standards
KRImplement collaborative tools and processes to increase efficiency by 25%
Research and select collaborative tools suited for our operations
Monitor usage and productivity weekly for improvements
Develop and deliver thorough training on chosen tools
KRReduce processing cost of partnership transactions by 15%
Implement automated systems for streamlined partnership transactions
Negotiate lower fee rates with third-party payment processors
Optimize operational processes to increase transactional efficiency
OKRs to achieve significant reduction in operations cost
ObjectiveAchieve significant reduction in operations cost
KRDecrease monthly overhead expenses by at least 10%
Identify and eliminate unnecessary services or subscriptions
Negotiate lower costs with vendors or suppliers
Implement energy-efficient practices in office operations
KRProcure 20% of materials from lower-cost suppliers without compromising quality
Transition 20% of orders to selected suppliers
Conduct sample tests to ensure material quality
Identify potential lower-cost suppliers with high-quality materials
KRImplement automation in 3 operations processes to save labor cost
Identify 3 operations processes suitable for automation
Research and select suitable automation software
Train staff on new automation tools
OKRs to embed GenAI into business operations for improved innovation and expertise
ObjectiveEmbed GenAI into business operations for improved innovation and expertise
KRShow a 10% increase in operational efficiency with the utilization of GenAI
Regularly measure and track efficiency improvements
Train employees on GenAI efficiency features
Implement GenAI software in daily operations
KRAchieve 70% employee participation in GenAI training sessions or workshops
Develop engaging and relevant GenAI workshop content
Deploy regular, clear communication about training sessions
Establish an incentive system for training participation
KRImplement GenAI into at least two existing business processes or operations
Purchase and install the necessary GenAI software suite
Train teams on using GenAI within those processes
Identify two business processes that would benefit from GenAI
OKRs to establish comprehensive control mechanisms across all operations
ObjectiveEstablish comprehensive control mechanisms across all operations
KRTrain 100% of team members in control procedures to ensure company-wide adoption
Identify specific control procedures requiring team member training
Check and confirm each member's procedure proficiency
Arrange training sessions for all team members
KRImplement control processes in 5 distinct operational areas, assessed for effectiveness
Regularly evaluate control processes' effectiveness
Identify 5 operational areas needing control processes
Develop and implement suitable control measures
KRReduce operational inconsistencies by 40% through the newly implemented control mechanisms
Identify inconsistencies in current operations
Gradually implement control mechanisms to rectify inconsistencies
Review and familiarize with new control mechanisms
OKRs to establish and launch an AI team for OTA operations
ObjectiveEstablish and launch an AI team for OTA operations
KRRecruit 5 skilled AI professionals by the end of the quarter
Post targeted job listings across tech industry platforms
Conduct rigorous interviews and skill assessments
Outline specific qualifications necessary in ideal candidates
KRDemo a pilot version of the AI solution to stakeholders
Arrange a demo meeting with all key stakeholders
Prepare a comprehensive presentation of the AI solution's capabilities
Collect and analyze feedback post-demonstration
KRIdentify and initiate at least 1 AI project relevant to OTA industry
Propose a relevant, feasible AI project
Start initial project planning and development
Identify areas where AI could improve OTA industry operations
OKRs to enhance marketing and operations efficiency at the center
ObjectiveEnhance marketing and operations efficiency at the center
KRReduce marketing overhead costs by 20%
Implement digital marketing strategies to reduce traditional advertising costs
Consolidate marketing vendors to achieve economies of scale
Streamline project management processes within the marketing team
KRAchieve a 15% increase in generated leads through optimized marketing strategies
Tailor content to audience using analytics data
Implement A/B testing for all marketing campaigns
Enhance SEO techniques to improve online presence
KRImprove operational processing speed by 25%
Provide staff training on efficiency and speed-enhancing techniques
Streamline processes, eliminate redundancies or bottlenecks
Implement latest high-speed software in operational processes
OKRs to broaden understanding of agent's role in business operations
ObjectiveBroaden understanding of agent's role in business operations
KRAttend two professional seminars or webinars focused on the agent's role in the business
Register for two chosen professional seminars or webinars
Attend and actively participate in these webinars
Research upcoming webinars focused on the agent's role in business
KRConduct informational interviews with five business agents to gain first-hand information
Schedule and conduct interviews with selected agents
Identify five business agents relevant to the project
Draft insightful questions to ask during interviews
KRComplete three agent case studies with cross-industry analysis by quarter-end
Identify three agent cases from diverse industries for study
Compile findings and complete final report by quarter-end
Perform a detailed cross-industry analysis on chosen case studies
OKRs to instill a high-performance culture in Finance Operations
ObjectiveInstill a high-performance culture in Finance Operations
KRElevate employee job satisfaction rate to 90% via targeted development programs
Initiate regular feedback sessions to identify employee issues and concerns
Implement rewards and recognition system to acknowledge outstanding performance
Develop tailored training programs focusing on employee skill enhancement
KRReduce financial reporting errors by 15% to ensure accuracy
Provide staff with additional training on financial reporting
Adopt automated financial reporting software to minimize manual errors
Implement a double-checking system for all financial reports
KRIncrease department's monthly revenue by 10% through process efficiencies
Identify and eliminate unnecessary processes in the workflow
Train staff on new, streamlined procedures
Implement more efficient, cost-saving technology
Operations 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

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
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, you can move to 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 Operations OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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