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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 Project Delivery 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.
Project Delivery OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Project Delivery Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to improve efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery
ObjectiveImprove efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery
KRDecrease project overhead costs by 5%
Identify and eliminate non-essential project expenses- Improve efficiency in project management practices
- Negotiate better rates with vendors/suppliers
- KRReduce project delivery time by 10%
- Prioritize training of team members for improved productivity
- Streamline communication channels to hasten decision-making
- Implement advanced project management tools for increased efficiency
- KRIncrease project completion rate by 15%
- Prioritize and streamline tasks based on their importance and deadlines
- Improve team communication and clarity on project objectives
- Implement regular progress monitoring and provide necessary feedback
OKRs to achieve Agile transformation for enhanced project delivery
- ObjectiveAchieve Agile transformation for enhanced project delivery
- KRImplement Agile processes in at least two projects and achieve 80% success rate
- Measure success rate and make necessary adjustments
- Train project teams in Agile methodologies and principles
- Identify two projects suitable for Agile implementation
- KRTrain 90% of the project management team in Agile methodologies
- Ensure team members attend and complete training
- Organize Agile methodology training sessions
- Identify current project management team members lacking Agile training
- KRReduce the project delivery timeline by 20% while maintaining quality metrics
- Increase team's efficiency through skill enhancement training
- Implement effective project management strategies
- Utilize advanced project tracking tools
OKRs to enhance delivery excellence through supporting responsible projects
- ObjectiveEnhance delivery excellence through supporting responsible projects
- KRMeasure delivery performance improvements accurately
- Establish key performance indicators for delivery efficiency
- Implement a data tracking system for deliveries
- Analyze performance metrics regularly and objectively
- KRIncrease system uptake by 20%
- Implement an effective marketing and promotion strategy
- Provide comprehensive user training and support
- Improve user interface for enhanced system accessibility
- KREngage with project managers for successful implementation
- Schedule regular progress meetings with project managers
- Collaborate on problem-solving for project challenges
- Provide clear, constructive feedback for ongoing projects
OKRs to ensure timely delivery of superior quality projects
- ObjectiveEnsure timely delivery of superior quality projects
- KRDecrease project deadline overruns by 50%
- Strengthen communication and coordination among teams
- Implement effective project management tools and methodologies
- Regularly monitor and track project progress
- KRImplement a streamlined project management system to improve efficiency by 30%
- Train staff on the new system for uniform implementation
- Research and select a streamlined project management system
- Evaluate current project management procedures for inefficiencies
- KREnsure 100% adherence to established project quality standards
- Train team in quality standards enforcement
- Implement regular quality checks and audits
- Regularly review project to verify adherence to quality standards
OKRs to enhance technical solution delivery for customer projects
- ObjectiveEnhance technical solution delivery for customer projects
- KRReduce solution rollout errors by 25% by revamping testing processes
- Train staff on new testing processes
- Identify common errors in current solution rollout
- Develop improved, thorough testing protocols
- KRIncrease project delivery efficiency by 30% using new architecture strategies
- Train team members on using new strategies for project delivery
- Implement new architecture strategies across all project divisions
- Monitor and adjust strategies to ensure 30% efficiency increase
- KRImprove customer satisfaction scores by 15% through improved solution implementation
- Incorporate customer feedback into solution improvement processes
- Monitor and adjust solutions regularly for continuous improvement
- Train team to effectively implement solutions with customer-focused approach
OKRs to deliver projects on time
- ObjectiveTimely Project Delivery
- KRIncrease team productivity by 15% with time management techniques
- KRReduce project turnaround time by 20%
- KRImplement Agile project management methodologies for better time tracking
- KRSuccessfully meet every project milestone
OKRs to streamline high-quality project delivery at Goalkeep
- ObjectiveStreamline high-quality project delivery at Goalkeep
- KRAchieve 80% client satisfaction rate indicating smoother project delivery
- Conduct regular training focusing on client satisfaction
- Implement client feedback loops to strengthen project delivery
- Enhance communication for better client relations
- KRTrain 100% of project team members on quality assurance best practices
- Monitor team members' progress and completion of training
- Identify a quality assurance training program or course
- Schedule training sessions for all team members
- KRImplement a standardized project management framework to reduce process inconsistencies by 30%
- Research and adopt a proven project management framework
- Identify current project management process inconsistencies
- Train staff on the new project management framework
OKRs to enhance knowledge base of system, project, process for improved solution delivery
- ObjectiveEnhance knowledge base of system, project, process for improved solution delivery
- KRDocument and standardize 3 main processes to reduce solution delivery time by 20%
- Document these processes in a standard format
- Implement changes uniformly across teams
- Identify 3 main processes for solution delivery enhancement
- KRComplete 100% of scheduled training sessions on company systems and projects
- Allocate adequate time to attend each training
- Review company schedule for all upcoming training sessions
- Follow through by attending every training session
- KRImplement 2 major improvements to current systems based on acquired knowledge
- Develop an action plan for implementing these improvements
- Identify two main improvements needed in current systems
- Execute the planned improvements to existing systems
OKRs to streamline project management for timely delivery
- ObjectiveStreamline project management for timely delivery
- KRImplement a project tracking system for real-time monitoring and status updates
- Install and configure selected tracking system
- Research available project tracking systems and select appropriate one
- Train team on using tracking system
- KRReduce existing project completion timelines by 20%
- Streamline work processes to reduce time-consuming steps
- Utilize project management tools for efficiency
- Implement more focused, effective team meetings
- KRAchieve 100% completion of intermediary milestones within scheduled deadlines
- Implement efficient workflow strategies for timely task execution
- Monitor progress regularly to ensure completion within deadlines
- Develop a detailed project timeline with intermediary milestones
OKRs to enhance project profitability and delivery efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance project profitability and delivery efficiency
- KRReduce project overruns by at least 30%
- Enhance project management training for staff
- Establish a strong pre-project planning protocol
- Implement stringent project timeline tracking
- KREnsure 90% of projects are delivered within budget allotment
- Provide regular budget training for project managers
- Conduct regular financial reviews of ongoing projects
- Implement stringent budget monitoring and control measures
- KRBoost on-time project completion rate to 95%
- Offer incentives for meeting project deadlines timely
- Implement project management software for tracking deadlines
- Conduct regular progress report meetings with team
How to write your own Project Delivery 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.
Project Delivery 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
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 Project Delivery 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 Project Delivery OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to streamline the accounting close process
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- OKRs to accelerate release cycles
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