What are Productivity Improvement 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 Productivity Improvement 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.
How to write your own Productivity Improvement OKRs
Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.
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.
Productivity Improvement OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Productivity Improvement 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!
OKRs to enhance productivity and task management during the workday
ObjectiveEnhance productivity and task management during the workday
KRReduce task overflow to the next day by 50% by improving time management
Dedicate specific hours for unexpected tasks- Implement Pomodoro technique for better productivity
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and complexity
- KRComplete at least 85% of assigned tasks within the designated deadlines each week
- Regularly monitor and adjust task progress
- Allocate sufficient time daily for completing tasks
- Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance
- KRImplement and consistently utilize a digital task management tool to monitor daily tasks
- Research and select a suitable digital task management tool
- Create a routine for regularly updating and reviewing tasks
- Set up and personalize configurations for daily task monitoring
OKRs to increase design competency and productivity for high-quality outputs
- ObjectiveIncrease design competency and productivity for high-quality outputs
- KRAttain and maintain a 90% satisfaction rating from internal teams for all design projects
- Conduct regular feedback surveys with internal teams after each project
- Implement suggested improvements from feedback promptly and efficiently
- Provide continuous training and development for the design team
- KRComplete a comprehensive graphic design course with 85% or higher score
- Schedule regular study hours for course materials
- Enroll in a reputable graphic design course
- Complete all assignments and exams timely
- KRProduce 15% more design projects as compared to last quarter
- Increase weekly design output through efficient time management strategies
- Invest in new design software to streamline workflow
- Delegate smaller tasks to free up design production time
OKRs to drive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency
- ObjectiveDrive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency
- KRImplement at least two new process improvement initiatives
- Implement and monitor these new initiatives for effectiveness
- Design and develop two new process improvement initiatives
- Identify areas in existing procedures that require improvement
- KRIncrease team productivity by 15% without sacrificing quality
- Promote regular breaks to avoid work burnout
- Enhance communication through weekly team meetings
- Implement efficient project management tools for better task tracking
- KRLower error rates across key processes by 20%
- Review and improve existing process guidelines
- Implement regular training programs for process optimization
- Identify key processes with highest error rates
OKRs to develop a high-performing, cohesive team
- ObjectiveDevelop a high-performing, cohesive team
- KRBoost team satisfaction score to above 80% through regular feedback and improvement
- Implement weekly feedback sessions for open team communication
- Provide training resources to improve skills
- Establish a recognition system for excellent work
- KRIncrease team productivity by 20% through effective collaboration tools and training
- Monitor and review team productivity post-implementation
- Arrange training sessions on utilizing these tools effectively
- Implement collaboration tools that streamline communication and teamwork
- KRAchieve less than 5% turnover rate with better onboarding processes and work culture
- Organize regular team-building activities
- Initiate quarterly feedback and improvement sessions
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding process for all new hires
OKRs to achieve desired goal through strategic methods and monitoring
- ObjectiveAchieve desired goal through strategic methods and monitoring
- KRIncrease total output/productivity by 30%
- Provide comprehensive training on time management skills
- Streamline processes to reduce inefficiencies and wastage
- Implement efficient productivity-boosting software or tools
- KRImplement at least 3 internal improvements based on customer feedback
- Implement and monitor improvement measures
- Develop improvement plan based on feedback
- Compile and categorize customer feedback
- KRSecure 10 potential strategic partners for collaboration
- Follow-up regularly to secure partnership commitments
- Initiate introduction emails/meetings with potential partners
- Research and list potential strategic partners in relevant industries
OKRs to enhance organisational acceleration with effective performance management system
- ObjectiveEnhance organisational acceleration with effective performance management system
- KRIncrease utilization of performance management system by 20%
- Provide regular feedback through the system
- Conduct training sessions on performance management system usage
- Develop incentives for frequent system usage
- KRImprove average team performance scores by 30%
- Develop and integrate comprehensive team training programs
- Create a system of team performance incentives
- Implement regular, constructive feedback sessions
- KRAchieve a productivity increase of 25% through the enhanced system
- Evaluate current system for potential productivity improvements
- Implement enhancements in the system that increase efficiency
- Monitor and adjust new system operations as needed
OKRs to secure BUMA's competitive sustainability and future-readiness
- ObjectiveSecure BUMA's competitive sustainability and future-readiness
- KRReduce operational costs by 10% through process improvements
- Implement automation to reduce manual tasks
- Identify inefficient processes for optimization
- Train employees on new streamlined procedures
- KRIncrease employee productivity by 15% via implementing advanced training programs
- Develop and implement the chosen advanced training programs
- Monitor and measure the impact of training on productivity
- Identify the necessary training programs for employee skills enhancement
- KRDevelop three innovative product features to enhance customer value proposition
- Brainstorm unique features improving existing product functionality
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs and interests
- Prototype, test, and refine chosen features
OKRs to enhance operational productivity through constant improvement methodology
- ObjectiveEnhance operational productivity through constant improvement methodology
- KRLaunch two training sessions on new software tools to increase teams' productivity by 20%
- Notify team members about the upcoming training sessions
- Develop a comprehensive curriculum on the new software tools
- Determine suitable dates for two separate training sessions
- KRImplement a new operational procedure in at least 3 departments, driving 10% improved efficiency
- Develop a comprehensive new operational procedure blueprint
- Pilot test procedure in one department for feedback
- Roll out procedure across remaining departments
- KRAchieve a 15% reduction in process time by employing lean techniques
- Identify inefficiencies and waste in current process
- Implement and monitor lean techniques to reduce time
- Train team on lean techniques and principles
OKRs to accelerate workforce effectiveness through transformative performance management
- ObjectiveAccelerate workforce effectiveness through transformative performance management
- KRIncrease team productivity metrics by 25%
- Conduct productivity training for all team members
- Establish clear, attainable goals and deliverables
- Implement efficient tracking systems to monitor team progress
- KREnsure 90% of staff completes advanced performance training
- Send regular reminders to staff about upcoming training
- Monitor and track staff participation rates routinely
- Establish a mandatory performance training schedule for all staff
- KRReduce performance-related issues by 15%
- Upgrade outdated hardware and systems
- Implement regular maintenance checks for all software applications
- Conduct routine employee performance evaluations
OKRs to enhance performance and productivity as a business analyst
- ObjectiveEnhance performance and productivity as a business analyst
- KRSteer 3 process improvement projects using data-driven insights
- Implement data collection methods to gather insights
- Execute improvements based on data analysis
- Identify potential processes for improvement through initial analysis
- KRIncrease reporting efficiency by upgrading to advanced analytical tools
- Research and identify suitable advanced analytical tools
- Allocate budget for purchasing new software
- Train employees on utilizing new tools effectively
- KRDeliver 5 actionable reports per week with 90% accuracy
- Gather necessary data for report creation daily
- Thoroughly proofread each report before submission
- Dedicate time each weekday to compile one report
Productivity Improvement 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 Productivity Improvement 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
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.
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 Productivity Improvement OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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