15 customisable OKR examples for Performance Management

What are Performance Management 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 Management 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.

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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 Management OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Performance Management 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 streamline and enhance the performance management system

Streamline and enhance the performance management system
Train all managers on the new system, achieving 90% implementation accuracy
Schedule training sessions for all managers on the new system
Develop assessment method to gauge implementation accuracy
Provide additional training for those below 90% accuracy
Develop and finalize the revised system structure by engaging 75% of department heads
Outline proposed system changes for department heads review
Incorporate feedback and finalize system structure
Gather feedback from 75% of department heads
Improve employee satisfaction rate with the system by at least 20%
Provide continuous user training improvement opportunities
Implement system updates based on survey feedback
Conduct a survey to identify current system dissatisfaction areas

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2. 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

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3. OKRs to achieve higher academic performance

Achieve higher academic performance
Increase average study time to 20 hours per week
Mute all distracting gadgets during study time
Use a dedicated time-tracking app to monitor progress
Set a daily goal of studying for 3 hours minimum
Attend 100% of after-school tutoring sessions
Regularly check with the tutor about coming sessions
Set daily reminders for each session time
Schedule tutoring sessions on your personal calendar
Score 85% or above on all assignments and exams
Review class material weekly to retain information
Seek help from tutors or study groups for difficult subjects
Establish a daily study schedule and stick to it

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4. OKRs to improve communication by ensuring quarterly check-in with performance manager

Improve communication by ensuring quarterly check-in with performance manager
Implement action plan based on feedback received from performance manager
Develop a comprehensive action plan addressing the concerns highlighted
Review feedback received from performance manager thoroughly
Begin implementation of formulated action plan immediately
Discuss performance goals and feedback during check-in meeting
Review previous performance goals before the check-in meeting
Prepare constructive and specific feedback points
Schedule a check-in meeting to discuss performance goals
Schedule and attend quarterly check-in meeting with performance manager
Determine a suitable date and time for the check-in meeting
Send meeting invite to performance manager
Attend the scheduled check-in meeting

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5. OKRs to enhance academic performance for better grades

Enhance academic performance for better grades
Successfully complete and submit 100% assignments before deadline
Prioritize assignments based on deadlines
Set a daily routine for working on assignments
Utilize organization tools like planners or apps
Dedicate at least 10 hours weekly to focused, non-distracted studying
Turn off all potential distractions during study hours
Use a timer to maintain focused study chunks
Set aside specific daily hours for undistracted studying
Secure a minimum grade of B+ in all subjects
Review class materials daily to reinforce understanding
Proactively complete assignments before deadlines
Attend office hours to clarify uncertainties

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6. OKRs to implement robust OKR framework for enhancing organisational efficiency

Implement robust OKR framework for enhancing organisational efficiency
Conducting two training sessions on new OKR framework by end of the quarter
Develop comprehensive content for the OKR training sessions
Conduct the two OKR training sessions
Schedule and advertise two training events
Get 80% of all departments to successfully adopt the new OKR framework
Regularly monitor and evaluate departmental adoption progress
Conduct training sessions for departments on the OKR framework usage
Provide accessible support and resources for OKR implementation
Achieve a 10% increase in overall operational efficiency post framework implementation
Monitor productivity metrics to identify areas of inefficiency
Implement efficiency improvement plans in the identified areas
Collect and analyze post-implementation data to measure success

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7. OKRs to improve quarterly communication by ensuring consistent check-ins with performance manager

Improve quarterly communication by ensuring consistent check-ins with performance manager
Act on and document any action items or feedback from check-in meetings
Record all feedback and action items during check-in meetings
Update documentation promptly following the actions taken
Implement necessary changes based on the meeting feedback
Prepare performance update report prior to each check-in meeting
Analyze data to identify trends
Gather recent data on team performance metrics
Compile findings into a concise report
Schedule quarterly meeting dates with performance manager in advance
Contact performance manager to discuss availability
Confirm and schedule quarterly meetings in advance
Review the calendar for potential meeting dates

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8. OKRs to strengthen weekly and monthly performance review efficiency and consistency

Strengthen weekly and monthly performance review efficiency and consistency
Decrease time spent in generating insights from reviews by 15%
Implement automated text analyzing software for reviews
Provide staff training on efficient review analysis
Streamline the review collection process
Improve accuracy of performance data by reducing errors by 25%
Train staff on correct data input and management procedures
Adopt data accuracy measurement software or tools
Implement a rigorous data checking and verification protocol
Implement a standardized format for performance reviews to ensure consistency
Develop a clear template for performance reviews
Train managers on new review format
Define criteria for evaluating performance

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9. OKRs to to improve academic performance and achieve higher grades

To improve academic performance and achieve higher grades
Attain 90% or higher on all quizzes and exams in each subject
Attend all lectures and take detailed notes
Complete practice quizzes regularly to understand the pattern
Revise subject material daily at least an hour
Submit all assignments on time with a passing grade of at least 85% each
Develop a weekly study schedule to manage time effectively
Submit assignments ahead of due dates to avoid last-minute rushes
Review all material thoroughly before working on any assignment
Increase average study hours to 25 per week for enhanced subject comprehension
Use weekends for extra study sessions
Eliminate unnecessary distractions during study time
Create a daily study schedule to allocate dedicated hours

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10. OKRs to obtain an "A" grade for the next academic grading period

Obtain an "A" grade for the next academic grading period
Secure an average of 90% on all unit tests
Regularly review past material to increase memory retention
Utilize office hours or tutoring resources for difficult concepts
Follow a regular study schedule to cover all topics thoroughly
Actively participate in class and achieve full participation points each week
Contribute to class discussions regularly
Review course syllabus for participation requirements
Attend and participate in every class
Boost study time to reach 95% of assignments completed on time
Prioritize assignments based on deadlines
Break larger assignments into manageable tasks
Set aside specific daily hours dedicated to studying

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11. OKRs to implement successful project tracking and KPI definition system

Implement successful project tracking and KPI definition system
Develop a comprehensive tracking system to monitor project outcomes by week 6
Design a comprehensive tracking system architecture
Identify key project outcomes for weekly tracking
Implement the tracking system by the 6th week
Achieve 90% of project KPI targets by the end of the quarter
Review all current project KPIs and identify areas of improvement
Monitor and adjust those strategies regularly
Develop strategies to enhance performance in underachieving areas
Establish detailed success criteria for 3 major projects by week 4
Develop detailed criteria for each project
Identify 3 major projects needing success criteria
Set and confirm criteria by week 4

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12. OKRs to enhance nonprofits' performance through capacity-strengthening interventions

Enhance nonprofits' performance through capacity-strengthening interventions
Achieve a minimum of 20% increase in capacity utilization across all nonprofits
Deliver capacity-building training for nonprofit staff
Implement efficiency-boosting technology across all operations
Optimize resource allocation via data analysis
Obtain positive feedback on interventions from at least 80% of nonprofits' management
Analyze and implement feedback changes
Create and distribute survey on intervention effectiveness to nonprofits' management
Conduct follow-up interviews for detailed responses
Implement capacity-strengthening interventions to enhance operational efficiency in all 10 nonprofits
Define specific capacity-strengthening measures required for each area
Identify key areas for operational enhancement across all nonprofits
Execute and monitor the implementation process of said interventions

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13. OKRs to achieve excellence in completing English assignments on time

Achieve excellence in completing English assignments on time
Dedicate 15 hours weekly for uninterrupted study and assignment work for English
Turn off all digital distractions during study hours
Create a comfortable, quiet study environment
Set aside 2 hours daily for focused English study and assignments
Consistently attain minimum 90% grades on all English assignments
Proofread all assignments before submitting
Regularly review previous lessons to solidify understanding
Dedicate daily time for vocabulary improvement
Improve productivity by finishing at least 95% of assignments before the due date
Prioritize assignments based on the deadlines
Develop a daily work schedule
Avoid distractions during work hours

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14. OKRs to attain a score of 90 in chosen subject

Attain a score of 90 in chosen subject
Secure an above-average score on all assignments contributing to final grade by mid-term
Form study groups for peer support and review
Utilize office hours for assignment clarification
Develop a study schedule tailored to assignment deadlines
Attend all classes and actively participate in each session
Review class material before each session
Schedule all class sessions into a daily/weekly planner
Engage in class discussions and ask questions
Dedicate a minimum of 15 hours per week studying specifically for this class
Regularly review and adjust your study schedule if needed
Set aside specific chunks of time weekly for studying
Remove all distractions during devised study hours

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15. OKRs to achieve a pass grade above 70 in all subjects

Achieve a pass grade above 70 in all subjects
Complete 100% of assigned homework within deadlines
Manage distractions to maximize focus during homework sessions
Set a daily schedule for working on homework assignments
Utilize a planner to track all upcoming homework deadlines
Score at least 80 in weekly practice test assessments
Schedule daily study sessions focusing on test material
Complete practice questions related to assessment
Review and correct mistakes from previous tests
Actively participate in study groups to foster peer-based understanding
Engage in discussions to gain and share knowledge
Identify relevant study groups and enroll in them
Regularly attend scheduled group study sessions

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Performance Management 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's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

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's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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 Management 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

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.

Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 Management OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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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