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5 OKR examples for Public Speaking

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What are Public Speaking OKRs?

The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.

OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Public Speaking 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.

The best tools for writing perfect Public Speaking OKRs

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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.

Public Speaking OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Public Speaking Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance the team's proficiency in public speaking

  • ObjectiveEnhance the team's proficiency in public speaking
  • KRAchieve an average of 20% improvement in team's self-evaluation scores
  • TaskDevelop robust system for setting and tracking team goals
  • TaskInitiate regular feedback meetings to identify pitfalls
  • TaskImplement weekly training sessions to improve team skills
  • KRConduct three public speaking training workshops for the team
  • TaskCreate content for three public speaking workshops
  • TaskSchedule workshop dates with team members
  • TaskFacilitate the public speaking workshops
  • KREnsure every team member delivers at least one presentation confidently
  • TaskProvide regular presentation skills training for all team members
  • TaskArrange weekly practice sessions
  • TaskOffer constructive feedback on each presentation

OKRs to enhance and refine my communication skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance and refine my communication skills
  • KRPractice public speaking at four local events
  • TaskResearch and select four events suitable for public speaking
  • TaskRegister and attend these local events as a speaker
  • TaskPrepare speeches relevant to each event's topic or theme
  • KRReceive positive feedback on communication improvement from 6 team members
  • TaskRequest feedback from team members regularly
  • TaskImplement learned techniques into daily team interactions
  • TaskEngage in training courses for effective communication skills
  • KRComplete two advanced communication training workshops
  • TaskAttend and actively participate in these workshops
  • TaskApply learned knowledge in professional communications
  • TaskResearch and register for two advanced communication training workshops

OKRs to get better at public speaking

  • ObjectiveIncrease confidence and competence in public speaking
  • KRScore above 7/10 in feedback forms received after public sessions
  • KRDo 6h of training sessions on public speaking
  • KRGive 10 public speeches in front of an audience
  • TaskSecure 10 speaking engagements
  • TaskDeliver each speech in front of an audience
  • TaskCreate a list of 10 topics for public speeches
  • TaskResearch and prepare each speech

OKRs to get better at public speaking

  • ObjectiveBecome a confident public speaker
  • KRIncrease ability to think on the spot and respond to questions.
  • TaskPractice responding to common questions.
  • TaskRead articles and books on public speaking.
  • TaskTake part in mock interviews and assessments.
  • TaskMake a list of potential questions and answers.
  • KRIncrease ability to effectively engage audiences.
  • TaskResearch effective methods of engaging audiences.
  • TaskTest strategies and refine as needed.
  • TaskPrepare engaging content for audiences.
  • TaskDevelop strategies to appeal to the target audience.
  • KRIncrease comfort level in public speaking environments
  • TaskAttend public speaking events as a spectator
  • TaskSeek feedback from trusted sources after each practice session
  • TaskPractice public speaking in front of a mirror
  • TaskJoin a public speaking group or class
  • KRDeliver public presentations with poise and clarity
  • TaskMake eye contact with the audience
  • TaskPractice delivering the presentation
  • TaskSpeak slowly and clearly
  • TaskPrepare talking points in advance

OKRs to enhance communication skills and overcome shyness

  • ObjectiveEnhance communication skills and overcome shyness
  • KRAttend two networking events every month to interact with diverse individuals
  • TaskSchedule two networking events into personal calendar
  • TaskResearch local networking events happening nearby
  • TaskRegularly engage and interact with attendees during events
  • KRComplete an online course in public speaking or interpersonal communication skills
  • TaskFind and enroll in a relevant online public speaking course
  • TaskSuccessfully complete and pass all course evaluations and exams
  • TaskActively participate in all course activities and assignments
  • KREngage in weekly activities requiring public speaking or initiating conversation with strangers
  • TaskStrike up conversation with a new person in a public place daily
  • TaskVolunteer to present at weekly community meetings or events
  • TaskEnroll in a local weekly debate club or toastmaster session

Public Speaking 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

The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, you can move to Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Public Speaking OKR templates

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