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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 Timelines 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 Timelines OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Project Timelines. 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 enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness
ObjectiveEnhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness
KRIncrease decision-making accuracy to 95%
Conduct regular decision-making skill training- Implement thorough data analysis before making decisions
- Introduce peer-review process for key decisions
- KRComplete 100% of projects within agreed time frames
- Delegate tasks efficiently among team members
- Prioritize projects based on deadline and importance
- Regularly monitor and update project progress
- KRReduce paperwork processing times by 30%
- Train staff on efficient paperwork handling procedures
- Implement digital solutions for real-time paperwork processing
- Regularly review and improve processing workflows
OKRs to significantly improve the timeliness of projects
- ObjectiveSignificantly improve the timeliness of projects
- KRReduce the number of adjustments by 20%
- KRAchieve a customer satisfaction score of 90% or higher for timeliness of projects
- KRIncrease the overall on-time project delivery rate to 95%
- Establish clear communication protocols
- Track and monitor progress against timeline
- Identify risks and proactively address any issues
- Implement a project management process
OKRs to ensure timely, flawless delivery of client projects
- ObjectiveEnsure timely, flawless delivery of client projects
- KREnhance client satisfaction score to above 90% for quality and promptness
- Implement regular client feedback surveys on quality and timeliness
- Provide staff training centered on timely, quality service
- Evaluate and streamline all client interaction processes
- KRIncrease project completion rate to 100% before due date
- Conduct regular progress checks and address delays promptly
- Assign sufficient resources and manpower to crucial project elements
- Develop and strictly adhere to a comprehensive project timeline
- KRAchieve 0% complaint rate relating to submitted work
- Review all work thoroughly before submitting
- Seek feedback and make necessary corrections
- Improve skillset through training and workshops
How to write your own Project Timelines 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 Timelines 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 Timelines 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 Timelines OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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