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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.

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
  • TaskSchedule project kick-off meetings
  • TaskAssign project leads and communicate responsibilities
  • TaskIdentify resources needed for the projects
  • KRIncrease employee participation in decision-making processes by 30%
  • TaskImplement a system for weekly brainstorming sessions involving all employees
  • TaskProvide training sessions on decision-making strategies
  • TaskRoutinely encourage open, anonymous suggestions for improvements
  • KRRaise employee satisfaction score by 20% through empowerment initiatives
  • TaskEstablish regular training sessions to improve skills and self-sufficiency
  • TaskImplement a system for employees to provide feedback on company processes
  • TaskFoster 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%
  • TaskTrain staff in time management techniques
  • TaskAnalyze current workflows to identify inefficiencies
  • TaskImplement process automation where possible
  • KRIncrease on-time project completions by 30%
  • TaskConduct frequent progress checks and adjustments if necessary
  • TaskImplement strict project scheduling and timeline management strategies
  • TaskEnhance communication between team members for better coordination
  • KRDecrease operational errors by 15% through process improvements and training
  • TaskImplement and enforce new procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive training program for all staff members
  • TaskIdentify 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
  • TaskImplement Agile methodologies across all project management teams
  • TaskStreamline workflows to optimize resource allocation
  • TaskUndertake continuous Agile framework training and improvements
  • KRAchieve 25% increase in Project Delivery Efficiency using Agile practices
  • TaskTrain team members on Agile practices and principles
  • TaskImplement Agile methodologies in project management processes
  • TaskContinuously monitor and improve the Agile implementation process
  • KRTrain 80% of PMO team members on Agile methodologies and tools
  • TaskMonitor and measure training completion rates
  • TaskIdentify the PMO team members requiring Agile training
  • TaskSchedule 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
  • TaskEvaluate and report the efficiency increase
  • TaskIdentify a project involving multiple teams
  • TaskDevelop and implement efficient cross-team strategies
  • KRAttend two cross-department training sessions per month to expand interpersonal skills
  • TaskSchedule attendance to two sessions
  • TaskIdentify available cross-department training sessions
  • TaskParticipate actively in chosen sessions
  • KRScore at least 4.5 in a peer-reviewed soft skills assessment by quarter end
  • TaskPractice and master active listening and empathy
  • TaskRequest and attentively incorporate peer feedback
  • TaskEnroll in and complete a soft skills improvement course

OKRs to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness

  • ObjectiveEnhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness
  • KRIncrease decision-making accuracy to 95%
  • TaskConduct regular decision-making skill training
  • TaskImplement thorough data analysis before making decisions
  • TaskIntroduce peer-review process for key decisions
  • KRComplete 100% of projects within agreed time frames
  • TaskDelegate tasks efficiently among team members
  • TaskPrioritize projects based on deadline and importance
  • TaskRegularly monitor and update project progress
  • KRReduce paperwork processing times by 30%
  • TaskTrain staff on efficient paperwork handling procedures
  • TaskImplement digital solutions for real-time paperwork processing
  • TaskRegularly review and improve processing workflows

OKRs to increase project engagement for delivery excellence

  • ObjectiveIncrease project engagement for delivery excellence
  • KRProvide training for 100% of project teams
  • TaskIdentify necessary skills for each project team
  • TaskSchedule and conduct training sessions
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive training programs accordingly
  • KRImplement feedback loop to continuously improve project delivery
  • TaskDevelop a system for gathering and consolidating feedback
  • TaskEstablish a routine for regular project status updates and review
  • TaskImplement changes based on feedback and review effectiveness
  • KRIncrease project adoption of systems by 20%
  • TaskEncourage feedback about the system for improvements
  • TaskTrain team members on functionalities and benefits of the system
  • TaskIntegrate 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
  • TaskSchedule separate one-on-one meetings with each colleague
  • TaskIdentify four coworkers for individual meetings each week
  • TaskPrepare discussion points for each meeting
  • KROrganize three team building activities aimed at enhancing professional bonds and collaboration
  • TaskSchedule and communicate activity dates to the team
  • TaskResearch popular team-building exercises relevant to professional development
  • TaskPlan logistics for the chosen team-building activities
  • KRContribute positively to team projects and receive a 90% approval rating from peers
  • TaskActively engage in all team discussions and provide constructive feedback
  • TaskConsistently meet deadlines and maintain high-quality work
  • TaskRegularly 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
  • TaskEncourage transparent communication within project teams
  • TaskImplement regular training programs for project management skills
  • TaskReview and refine project planning and execution strategies
  • KRImplement a new digital OKR tracking tool with 100% team adoption
  • TaskOrganize a mandatory training session on tool usage
  • TaskResearch and choose a suitable digital OKR tracking tool
  • TaskTrack and ensure every team member's activity on the tool
  • KRAchieve an average of 85% completion rate on all team OKRs
  • TaskSet clear, measurable objectives for every team member
  • TaskSchedule regular check-ins to discuss progress and obstacles
  • TaskProvide 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
  • TaskMonitor and document team members' training progress
  • TaskCreate a schedule for team members to attend training
  • TaskIdentify a quality training program on Human Centric Design principles
  • KRAchieve a 15% increase in user satisfaction scores post implementation
  • TaskImplement changes based on feedback and survey results
  • TaskMonitor and track improvements in user satisfaction
  • TaskConduct user surveys to identify areas needing improvement
  • KRIntegrate Human Centric Design techniques into at least 3 ongoing projects
  • TaskIdentify ongoing projects suitable for Human Centric Design implementation
  • TaskCoordinate with project teams to discuss Human Centric Design strategies
  • TaskIncorporate 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
  • TaskEnhance project management strategies
  • TaskImplement weekly performance review and feedback sessions
  • TaskIncrease training and skill development sessions
  • KRLead a collaborative project successfully involving at least four different departments
  • TaskEncourage regular communication among teams
  • TaskImplement project management tools for coordination
  • TaskArrange cross-departmental meetings to discuss project goals
  • KRConduct bi-weekly team-building activities resulting in higher engagement scores
  • TaskAnalyze results to continually enhance team-building approaches
  • TaskImplement measures to evaluate engagement during activities
  • TaskOutline and schedule varied bi-weekly team-building activities

How to write your own Project Teams 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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability 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 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:

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.

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