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3 OKR examples for Remote Worker

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What are Remote Worker 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 Remote Worker 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 Remote Worker OKRs

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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.

Remote Worker OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Remote Worker. 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 strengthen team communication for remote workers utilizing Slack

  • ObjectiveStrengthen team communication for remote workers utilizing Slack
  • KREnhance clarity of messages through a 15% decrease in miscommunication
  • TaskDevelop a standardized communication framework with clear guidelines for effective messaging
  • TaskConduct regular trainings and workshops on active listening and verbal/non-verbal communication
  • TaskImplement a feedback system to address and resolve any miscommunication promptly
  • TaskEncourage the use of visual aids or diagrams to supplement written or spoken communication
  • KRIncrease the utilization of Slack's collaboration features by 30%
  • TaskCreate and distribute a comprehensive guide highlighting Slack's collaboration features
  • TaskEncourage team leaders to incorporate Slack's collaboration tools into their daily workflows
  • TaskRegularly share success stories and best practices of utilizing Slack's collaboration tools
  • TaskHost training sessions to teach employees how to effectively utilize Slack's collaboration features
  • KRImprove participation in team channels by at least 25%
  • TaskProvide ongoing training and resources on effective communication to support increased participation
  • TaskImplement a daily reminder to encourage team members to actively participate in channels
  • TaskShare success stories of active participants to inspire and motivate others to join in
  • TaskOrganize regular team challenges to promote engagement and increase participation in channels
  • KRIncrease average response time on Slack by 20%
  • TaskProvide regular training and guidance on effective and efficient communication practices
  • TaskAnalyze response time data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement
  • TaskImplement productivity tools and shortcuts to streamline communication and reduce response time
  • TaskEncourage team members to adopt time management techniques to prioritize and respond promptly

OKRs to enhance cross-functional cooperation within our teams

  • ObjectiveEnhance cross-functional cooperation within our teams
  • KRIncrease participation in cross-departmental meetings by 30%
  • TaskOffer a platform for online participation for remote workers
  • TaskPromote meetings via internal newsletters and emails
  • TaskImplement a reward system for frequent meeting attendees
  • KRLaunch at least two collaborative projects involving different functional teams
  • TaskAssign responsibilities and officially launch the projects
  • TaskCommunicate and plan with team leaders for project initiation
  • TaskIdentify potential project ideas involving different functional teams
  • KRAchieve a 20% improvement in team efficiency metrics via cross-functional initiatives
  • TaskDevelop and implement cross-functional collaboration strategies
  • TaskIdentify inefficiencies in current team workflows and processes
  • TaskRegularly review and adjust strategies based on team feedback

OKRs to enhance personal communication proficiency

  • ObjectiveEnhance personal communication proficiency
  • KRRead 3 books on interpersonal communication and conversation techniques
  • TaskPurchase or borrow selected books
  • TaskResearch and select 3 books on interpersonal communication
  • TaskSchedule regular reading sessions to complete all books
  • KRPractice active listening in 20 different conversations to gain feedback
  • TaskSeek constructive feedback post conversation to improve listening skills
  • TaskFocus on comprehending and responding thoughtfully during these conversations
  • TaskInitiate 20 varied conversations geared towards active listening
  • KRAttend 2 advancing communication workshops remotely
  • TaskSchedule time to attend the workshops remotely
  • TaskResearch and select 2 online communication workshops
  • TaskRegister for the chosen workshops

Remote Worker 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.

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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:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Remote Worker OKR templates

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