What are Project Teams 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 Teams 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 Project Teams 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.
Project Teams OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Project Teams 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 cultivate a culture of growth and empowerment among our teams
ObjectiveCultivate a culture of growth and empowerment among our teams
KRLaunch 2 additional team member-led projects
Schedule project kick-off meetings- Assign project leads and communicate responsibilities
- Identify resources needed for the projects
- KRIncrease employee participation in decision-making processes by 30%
- Implement a system for weekly brainstorming sessions involving all employees
- Provide training sessions on decision-making strategies
- Routinely encourage open, anonymous suggestions for improvements
- KRRaise employee satisfaction score by 20% through empowerment initiatives
- Establish regular training sessions to improve skills and self-sufficiency
- Implement a system for employees to provide feedback on company processes
- Foster a communal decision-making environment for project planning
OKRs to increase operational efficiency significantly
- ObjectiveIncrease operational efficiency significantly
- KRReduce processing time for all department workflows by 20%
- Train staff in time management techniques
- Analyze current workflows to identify inefficiencies
- Implement process automation where possible
- KRIncrease on-time project completions by 30%
- Conduct frequent progress checks and adjustments if necessary
- Implement strict project scheduling and timeline management strategies
- Enhance communication between team members for better coordination
- KRDecrease operational errors by 15% through process improvements and training
- Implement and enforce new procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Develop a comprehensive training program for all staff members
- Identify common operational mistakes through rigorous process analysis
OKRs to implement effective Agile PMO transformation
- ObjectiveImplement effective Agile PMO transformation
- KRDecrease project overhead costs by 30% using Agile frameworks
- Implement Agile methodologies across all project management teams
- Streamline workflows to optimize resource allocation
- Undertake continuous Agile framework training and improvements
- KRAchieve 25% increase in Project Delivery Efficiency using Agile practices
- Train team members on Agile practices and principles
- Implement Agile methodologies in project management processes
- Continuously monitor and improve the Agile implementation process
- KRTrain 80% of PMO team members on Agile methodologies and tools
- Monitor and measure training completion rates
- Identify the PMO team members requiring Agile training
- Schedule Agile methodology and tools training sessions
OKRs to enhance soft skills through effective cross-team collaboration
- ObjectiveEnhance soft skills through effective cross-team collaboration
- KRLead one cross-team project resulting in a 20% increase in team efficiency
- Evaluate and report the efficiency increase
- Identify a project involving multiple teams
- Develop and implement efficient cross-team strategies
- KRAttend two cross-department training sessions per month to expand interpersonal skills
- Schedule attendance to two sessions
- Identify available cross-department training sessions
- Participate actively in chosen sessions
- KRScore at least 4.5 in a peer-reviewed soft skills assessment by quarter end
- Practice and master active listening and empathy
- Request and attentively incorporate peer feedback
- Enroll in and complete a soft skills improvement course
OKRs to increase project engagement for delivery excellence
- ObjectiveIncrease project engagement for delivery excellence
- KRProvide training for 100% of project teams
- Identify necessary skills for each project team
- Schedule and conduct training sessions
- Develop comprehensive training programs accordingly
- KRImplement feedback loop to continuously improve project delivery
- Develop a system for gathering and consolidating feedback
- Establish a routine for regular project status updates and review
- Implement changes based on feedback and review effectiveness
- KRIncrease project adoption of systems by 20%
- Encourage feedback about the system for improvements
- Train team members on functionalities and benefits of the system
- Integrate system use into routine project processes
OKRs to amplify professional relationships and foster mutual trust among teammates
- ObjectiveAmplify professional relationships and foster mutual trust among teammates
- KRInitiate one-on-one meetings with at least four different coworkers each week
- Schedule separate one-on-one meetings with each colleague
- Identify four coworkers for individual meetings each week
- Prepare discussion points for each meeting
- KROrganize three team building activities aimed at enhancing professional bonds and collaboration
- Schedule and communicate activity dates to the team
- Research popular team-building exercises relevant to professional development
- Plan logistics for the chosen team-building activities
- KRContribute positively to team projects and receive a 90% approval rating from peers
- Actively engage in all team discussions and provide constructive feedback
- Consistently meet deadlines and maintain high-quality work
- Regularly ask for peer feedback and take steps to improve
OKRs to improve team productivity via an enhanced OKR system
- ObjectiveImprove team productivity via an enhanced OKR system
- KRIncrease the number of successful projects by at least 25% compared to previous quarter
- Encourage transparent communication within project teams
- Implement regular training programs for project management skills
- Review and refine project planning and execution strategies
- KRImplement a new digital OKR tracking tool with 100% team adoption
- Organize a mandatory training session on tool usage
- Research and choose a suitable digital OKR tracking tool
- Track and ensure every team member's activity on the tool
- KRAchieve an average of 85% completion rate on all team OKRs
- Set clear, measurable objectives for every team member
- Schedule regular check-ins to discuss progress and obstacles
- Provide resources and support for goal achievement
OKRs to implement Human Centric Design in our SaaS business
- ObjectiveImplement Human Centric Design in our SaaS business
- KRTrain 80% of design team on Human Centric Design principles by end of quarter
- Monitor and document team members' training progress
- Create a schedule for team members to attend training
- Identify a quality training program on Human Centric Design principles
- KRAchieve a 15% increase in user satisfaction scores post implementation
- Implement changes based on feedback and survey results
- Monitor and track improvements in user satisfaction
- Conduct user surveys to identify areas needing improvement
- KRIntegrate Human Centric Design techniques into at least 3 ongoing projects
- Identify ongoing projects suitable for Human Centric Design implementation
- Coordinate with project teams to discuss Human Centric Design strategies
- Incorporate Human Centric Design principles into the chosen projects
OKRs to acquire the company award for exceptional teamwork
- ObjectiveAcquire the company award for exceptional teamwork
- KRImprove overall team performance by 35% compared to last quarter's productivity
- Enhance project management strategies
- Implement weekly performance review and feedback sessions
- Increase training and skill development sessions
- KRLead a collaborative project successfully involving at least four different departments
- Encourage regular communication among teams
- Implement project management tools for coordination
- Arrange cross-departmental meetings to discuss project goals
- KRConduct bi-weekly team-building activities resulting in higher engagement scores
- Analyze results to continually enhance team-building approaches
- Implement measures to evaluate engagement during activities
- Outline and schedule varied bi-weekly team-building activities
OKRs to enhance collaboration and performance in the marketing team
- ObjectiveEnhance collaboration and performance in the marketing team
- KRIncrease the number of joint projects by 50% to promote collaboration
- Follow-up aggressively on project proposals until closure
- Identify potential partners for collaboration in shared fields
- Propose joint-venture ideas to potential partner organizations
- KRImprove overall project efficiency by 30% through streamlined team processes
- Implement a robust project management software for better task tracking
- Conduct workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills
- Regularly review and refine team processes to boost productivity
- KRImplement fortnightly team-building activities to enhance cooperation by 20%
- Schedule bi-weekly team-building sessions within work hours
- Monitor and measure cooperation progress post-activity
- Identify engaging team-building activities suitable for all team members
Project Teams 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 Teams 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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 Teams OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to optimize AWS Costs
- OKRs to implement effective product training plan for sales team
- OKRs to enhance capabilities of tech leadership
- OKRs to achieve an 80+ score in work output
- OKRs to obtain an "A" grade for the next academic grading period
- OKRs to enhance understanding of royalty structures in business contexts