8 customisable OKR examples for Productivity Improvement
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.
Building your own Productivity Improvement 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 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!
1. OKRs to enhance productivity and task management during the workday
Enhance productivity and task management during the workday
Reduce 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
Complete 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
Implement 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
2. OKRs to increase design competency and productivity for high-quality outputs
Increase design competency and productivity for high-quality outputs
Attain 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
Complete 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
Produce 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
3. OKRs to drive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency
Drive continuous improvement in performance and efficiency
Implement 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
Increase 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
Lower 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
4. OKRs to develop a high-performing, cohesive team
Develop a high-performing, cohesive team
Boost 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
Increase 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
Achieve 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
5. OKRs to achieve desired goal through strategic methods and monitoring
Achieve desired goal through strategic methods and monitoring
Increase 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
Implement 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
Secure 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
6. OKRs to secure BUMA's competitive sustainability and future-readiness
Secure BUMA's competitive sustainability and future-readiness
Reduce operational costs by 10% through process improvements
Implement automation to reduce manual tasks
Identify inefficient processes for optimization
Train employees on new streamlined procedures
Increase 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
Develop 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
7. OKRs to enhance performance and productivity as a business analyst
Enhance performance and productivity as a business analyst
Steer 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
Increase 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
Deliver 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
8. OKRs to increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
Increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
Deliver effective coaching to underperforming team members every week
Implement weekly coaching sessions, track progress and give feedback
Identify areas for improvement in each underperforming team member's performance
Develop personalized coaching plans for each underperforming member
Identify and eliminate three major obstacles hindering goal achievement
Implement strategies to remove obstacles
Develop strategies to overcome these obstacles
Identify three major obstacles to goal achievement
Implement new project management tool to enhance team productivity
Monitor and evaluate team productivity improvements post-implementation
Train all team members on using the tool effectively
Research and select the right project management tool
Productivity Improvement 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 Productivity Improvement OKRs in a strategy map
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.
![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 Productivity Improvement 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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