What are Regulations 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Regulations 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 Regulations 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.
Regulations OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Regulations. 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 establish an efficient, regulations-compliant team
ObjectiveEstablish an efficient, regulations-compliant team
KRAchieve a 95% satisfactory score on Quarterly Compliance Review report
Implement internal compliance audit prior to review- Review and improve current compliance policies and procedures
- Conduct regular staff training on compliance standards
- KRRecruit and onboard 5 experts with compliance experience by quarter-end
- Create a detailed job description for compliance experts
- Advertise job openings on relevant platforms
- Develop a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires
- KRArrange and complete a comprehensive training program for all team members
- Schedule training sessions for all team members
- Create a detailed training curriculum covering necessary skill sets
- Monitor participation and progress throughout program
OKRs to establish comprehensive adherence to DOT regulations
- ObjectiveEstablish comprehensive adherence to DOT regulations
- KRIdentify and catalogue all applicable DOT regulations within three weeks
- Review and validate accuracy of the catalogue
- Research all current and relevant DOT regulations
- Compile the regulations into a comprehensive catalogue
- KRAchieve 100% employee completion of DOT regulations training program
- Monitor and document employee training completion
- Develop compelling DOT regulations training materials
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
- KRDevelop an effective online training program for employees on DOT regulations
- Establish a schedule for mandatory employee participation
- Identify key DOT regulations for included in training program
- Create engaging, interactive online training modules
OKRs to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations
- ObjectiveEnsure full compliance with health and safety regulations
- KRImplement required changes and improvements in at least 90% of identified areas
- Develop a plan to implement those improvements
- Review assessment for required changes in identified areas
- Execute the changes in 90% of those highlighted regions
- KRComplete a comprehensive review of current practices against safety regulations by 100%
- Develop and implement improvements to meet safety standards
- Identify all current practices within the organization
- Compare each practice against applicable safety regulations
- KRTrain 100% of staff on new procedures to uphold health and safety standards
- Monitor and document staff training progress
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all staff
- Create comprehensive, easy-to-understand training materials
OKRs to achieve compliance with industry standards and regulations
- ObjectiveAttain regulatory compliance with industry standards
- KRPass all required audits with no major findings or violations
- KRAchieve 100% compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
- KRImplement and maintain a comprehensive compliance monitoring program
- KRTrain 100% of staff on updated compliance policies and procedures
OKRs to achieve 100% compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards
- ObjectiveEnsure regulatory compliance in all operations
- KREstablish a system for continuous monitoring and reporting of compliance status
- Define metrics to track compliance
- Schedule regular compliance audits
- Establish communication protocol for reporting
- Design compliance reporting dashboard
- KRAchieve 100% compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
- Stay up-to-date with changes to regulations and standards
- Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance
- Provide ongoing training to employees
- Implement measures to address non-compliance
- KRDevelop and implement an updated compliance training program for all employees
- Launch new compliance training program online and in-person
- Evaluate effectiveness of updated program through employee feedback and assessments
- Conduct a needs assessment to identify compliance training gaps
- Create new, engaging training materials for all job functions
- KRConduct a full audit of all operations and identify areas of regulatory risk
- Identify gaps in compliance procedures and create action plan
- Review each operation for compliance risks
- Conduct training on regulations and compliance procedures
- Evaluate existing controls and their effectiveness
OKRs to identify and address all existing compliance gaps
- ObjectiveEnsure complete compliance across all areas of operation
- KRImplement necessary changes to meet compliance requirements and standards
- Train employees on compliance requirements and provide ongoing education
- Regularly review and update compliance program to ensure adherence to changing standards
- Conduct compliance assessment for internal processes and procedures
- Develop and implement a compliance program with clear policies and procedures
- KRTrain all employees and contractors on compliance policies and protocols
- Develop compliance training curriculum and materials
- Schedule and deliver training sessions for all employees and contractors
- Regularly update and refresh training materials and curriculum
- Obtain signed acknowledgments of receipt and understanding from all trainees
- KRConduct a thorough audit of all compliance policies and processes
- Update and communicate revised policies/processes to all relevant personnel
- Address any gaps or weaknesses identified during evaluation
- Identify all compliance policies and processes
- Evaluate effectiveness of current policies/processes
- KRRegularly review and update compliance measures based on industry standards and regulations
- Implement necessary updates to comply with regulations
- Keep up-to-date with relevant industry standards and regulations
- Identify areas for improvement
- Evaluate existing compliance measures
Regulations 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 Regulations OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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 Regulations OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to improve stakeholder engagement and communication plan to enhance project success
- OKRs to establish a comprehensive knowledge base
- OKRs to enhance ability to handle challenging customer situations
- OKRs to boost the number of investigations and remediation of critical compliance issues
- OKRs to achieve an 80% first contact resolution (FCR) across all inboxes
- OKRs to enhance enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance