6 customisable OKR examples for Performance Evaluation
What are Performance Evaluation 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.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We have a collection of OKRs examples for Performance Evaluation to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Performance Evaluation OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Performance Evaluation OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Performance Evaluation Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our performance evaluation process
Enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our performance evaluation process
Develop and implement a new performance review structure that equally emphasizes DEI
Create a draft plan integrating DEI into reviews
Research DEI-focused performance review methods
Implement and monitor the new structure
Increase the representation of diverse employees in the top performance quartile by 25%
Promote diverse employees based on their skills and performance
Implement diversity training sessions to team leaders
Develop inclusive hiring strategies targeting diverse talent pools
Train 100% of our evaluators on DEI principles and bias elimination techniques
Develop comprehensive DEI training program for evaluators
Schedule mandatory training sessions for all evaluators
Monitor and track evaluators' progress and understanding
2. OKRs to analyze investment performance across different regions
Analyze investment performance across different regions
Deliver a detailed investment performance report comparing all regions
Analyze and compare investment performance by region
Compile and format the detailed performance report
Collect data on investment performance for all regions
Identify top 5 performing and under-performing regions by next month
Gather sales data from all regions
Analyze and rank regions based on performance
Prepare detailed comparative report
Evaluate 10 distinct factors that influence the performance in each region
Identify 10 potential factors affecting regional performance
Analyze each factor's impact on the specific region
Compile findings into a comprehensive report
3. OKRs to improve quarterly performance through consistent check-ins with manager
Improve quarterly performance through consistent check-ins with manager
Implement suggestions from manager to enhance performance
Review manager's suggestions carefully and clarify any doubts or queries
Outline a concrete plan to apply suggested modifications structurally
Daily monitor, measure and evaluate progress towards goals
Review progress towards goals and receive feedback during meetings
Prepare reports detailing goal progression
Schedule regular meetings for progress reviews
Ask for feedback during these meetings
Schedule quarterly meeting with performance manager
Identify schedules that align between you and your performance manager
Draft an email proposing the meeting time and agenda
Send the email and confirm the meeting date
4. OKRs to implement unbiased performance evaluations system
Implement unbiased performance evaluations system
Develop a new evaluation tool that removes subjective bias by end of Q2
Prototype, test, and finalize the developed tool
Design a framework outline for a new, unbiased tool
Research existing evaluation tools and identify their bias issues
Decrease variance in appraisal scores across different genders to less than 10%
Regularly review and adjust appraisal criteria
Implement bias-deterrent policies in the appraisal process
Train managers on gender-neutral performance evaluations
Train all managers on the new evaluation process within the next 60 days
Create a comprehensive training schedule for all managers
Conduct feedback sessions post-training for improvement
Distribute training resources and materials to managers
5. OKRs to enhance application design by solution architect review
Enhance application design by solution architect review
Conduct in-depth analysis of current application design flaws
Analyze identified flaws and their impacts on user experience
Identify potential areas of improvement in the application design
Develop a plan to address and fix noted design flaws
Collaborate with development team to propose and implement design improvements
Draft proposed design improvements for team review
Oversee implementation of agreed-upon design changes
Organize meeting with development team to discuss design enhancements
Track and evaluate impact of design changes on overall system performance
Analyze and document performance variations tied to design changes
Monitor system performance before and after design changes implementation
Run system testing for evaluating design modifications' effectiveness
6. OKRs to establish my unique, impactful role in the organization
Establish my unique, impactful role in the organization
Develop a personalized career plan with specified growth targets by month-end
Identify required skills and necessary action steps
Draft a detailed timeline for achievement
Define specific career milestones to obtain
Achieve a minimum 80% approval rating on the execution of assigned roles and responsibilities
Consistently deliver high quality work
Implement training programs for skill enhancement
Solicit regular feedback to identify areas needing improvement
Attain deep knowledge and skills in my designated area with at least 90% proficiency
Seek mentorship or coaching in the designated area
Engage in daily devoted study and practice sessions
Regularly evaluate progress and adjust learning methods
Performance Evaluation OKR best practices to boost success
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 turn your Performance Evaluation OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Performance Evaluation OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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