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tability.ioWhat are Project Executive 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 Project Executive 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 Executive OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Project Executive. 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 ensure adequate development of a proficient Project Executive in AI tech
ObjectiveEnsure adequate development of a proficient Project Executive in AI tech
KRAchieve a 90% score on project management competency by the newbie
Study essential principles of project management- Implement feedback from mentorship sessions
- Complete practice tests and analyze results
- KRConduct 3 relevant job-specific training sessions for core AI tech concepts
- Develop engaging, informative training sessions
- Identify core AI tech concepts necessary for job roles
- Schedule and execute 3 job-specific AI training sessions
- KRComplete 2 shadow projects under the supervision of senior executives
- Identify 2 senior executives to oversee shadow projects
- Define goals and timeline for both projects
- Begin work on shadow projects under supervision
OKRs to achieve promotion to an executive position
- ObjectiveAchieve promotion to an executive position
- KRDevelop and implement a new business strategy resulting in 10% revenue increase
- Execute new strategy, monitor progress, adjust tactics as necessary
- Evaluate current business strategies, identify areas for potential growth
- Develop a comprehensive plan to increase revenue by 10%
- KRReduce department expenses by 15% without sacrificing quality
- Negotiate vendor contracts for better pricing deals
- Identify areas of unnecessary spending within the department
- Implement cost-efficient technology solutions
- KRIncrease team project completion rate by 20%
- Implement regular status checks and progress reporting
- Provide training in efficient project management tools
- Improve workload distribution amongst team members
OKRs to boost efficiency, unify team, and grow account base
- ObjectiveBoost efficiency, unify team, and grow account base
- KRIncrease productivity rates by 25% through process optimization
- Implement new technologies for process automation
- Identify inefficiencies in current work processes
- Train staff in optimized work methodologies
- KRFoster team collaboration resulting in 15% improvement in project completion rates
- Assign collaborative tasks to increase interdependence and communication
- Establish a systematic approach to project management
- Implement regular team building exercises and workshops
- KRAcquire 30 new accounts through targeted marketing strategies
- Follow up and close on leads
- Identify potential clients through market research
- Develop and implement targeted marketing campaign
OKRs to secure a new project contract with a new client
- ObjectiveSecure a new project contract with a new client
- KRIdentify and establish contact with 50 potential new clients within the industry
- Research to compile a list of 50 potential clients within the industry
- Send emails to identified potential clients
- Draft a personalized introductory email to establish contact
- KRSubmit high-quality proposals to at least 20 new prospective clients
- Develop robust, customized proposals for each client
- Submit the proposals and follow up promptly
- Identify 20 potential new clients and research their needs
- KRSuccessfully negotiate and finalize at least one contract with a new client
- Identify and research potential new clients
- Craft and send personalized business proposals
- Arrange negotiation meetings to finalize contract
How to write your own Project Executive 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 Executive 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 Project Executive OKRs
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
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 Project Executive OKR templates
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