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tability.ioWhat are Pre Onboarding 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Pre Onboarding 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.
Pre Onboarding OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Pre Onboarding. 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 enhance the new hire pre-onboarding experience
ObjectiveEnhance the new hire pre-onboarding experience
KRImplement digital automation for at least 50% of pre onboarding process
Develop and deploy the automation processes- Select appropriate digital automation tool or platform
- Identify which pre-onboarding processes are automatable
- KRDecrease time to complete pre-onboarding tasks by 25%
- Implement an interactive onboarding checklist for new hires
- Automate paperwork with digital forms and signatures
- Streamline pre-onboarding process by eliminating redundant steps
- KRIncrease new hire satisfaction rate post-pre onboarding to 90%
- Schedule regular check-ins with recent hires
- Enhance onboarding process based on feedback
- Implement mentorship program for all incoming hires
OKRs to successfully prepare for next country onboarding
- ObjectiveSuccessfully prepare for next country onboarding
- KREstablish and sustain an 80% progress on the designated onboarding implementation plan
- Implement continuous communication system for feedback
- Set key metrics to track onboarding plan progress
- Regularly review and adjust strategies as needed
- KRIdentify and resolve 90% of potential logistical issues in target country
- Conduct thorough research on the target country's logistics
- Develop solutions and implement changes to resolve issues
- Identify potential logistical issues from gathered data
- KRCarry out 3 comprehensive training sessions for onboarding team
- Develop a detailed curriculum for the three training sessions
- Schedule and organize the three training sessions
- Conduct follow-up assessments after each session
OKRs to transform the pre-start employee journey after offer acceptance
- ObjectiveTransform the pre-start employee journey after offer acceptance
- KRDesign and implement a new digital onboarding platform for 90% user satisfaction
- Develop a user-friendly and interactive design for platform
- Conduct regular user satisfaction surveys and adjust accordingly
- Identify user requirements and expectations for the onboarding platform
- KRAchieve a 30% reduction in time-to-productivity for new hires
- Provide industry-specific training immediately
- Assign new hires a mentor for guidance
- Implement a comprehensive, streamlined onboarding process
- KRReduce open query rates by 70% through proactive communication
- Implement an automated response system for instant replies
- Develop an FAQ section addressing common queries
- Implement a routine for regular client updates on query status
How to write your own Pre Onboarding 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.
Pre Onboarding 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Pre Onboarding OKRs
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
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 Pre Onboarding OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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