What are Service Improvement 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.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Service Improvement. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Service Improvement 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.
Service Improvement OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Service Improvement 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 customer service experience for VIP clients
ObjectiveEnhance customer service experience for VIP clients
KRRaise resolution rate of VIP customer concerns on first contact to 85%
Streamline response protocol for VIP inquiries- Implement VIP-specific customer service training
- Improve tracking system for initial VIP complaints
- KRAchieve a 95% satisfaction rate from VIP customer service surveys
- Implement personalized service for all VIP customers
- Conduct frequent analysis of customer feedback
- Regularly train staff on customer satisfaction strategies
- KRReduce response time for VIP customer inquiries to 2 hours or less
- Assign dedicated staff for VIP customer issues
- Prioritize and sort VIP customer inquiries
- Implement an efficient ticketing system
OKRs to improve resolution of travel time requests
- ObjectiveImprove resolution of travel time requests
- KRAchieve 95% customer satisfaction rate on resolved requests
- Survey customers post-resolution for satisfaction insight
- Regularly review and improve resolution strategies
- Implement a comprehensive customer service training program
- KRImplement a new resolution system to increase efficiency by 30%
- Identify inefficiencies in the current resolution system
- Develop a streamlined, more efficient process plan
- Implement and monitor the new resolution system
- KRReduce average resolution timeframe by 20%
- Provide additional trainings to staff for faster troubleshooting
- Streamline the resolution workflow to eliminate unnecessary steps
- Implement efficient time management techniques into resolution process
OKRs to enhance internal stakeholder feedback on team operations and services
- ObjectiveEnhance internal stakeholder feedback on team operations and services
- KRGain an 80% response rate from stakeholders using the feedback system
- Regularly remind stakeholders to complete the feedback
- Develop a concise, user-friendly feedback system
- Provide incentives encouraging stakeholder participation
- KRAchieve an average service rating of 4 out of 5 from stakeholder feedback
- Implement weekly training sessions to improve customer service skills
- Introduce a stakeholder survey to gather regular feedback
- Develop an action plan responding to negative feedback
- KRImplement a user-friendly feedback system for internal stakeholders by next month
- Integrate and test the new feedback system within the organization
- Design a simplified, accessible feedback mechanism based on research findings
- Research existing internal feedback systems for efficacy and user-friendliness
OKRs to enhance service infrastructure to improve customer satisfaction
- ObjectiveImprove customer satisfaction through enhanced service infrastructure
- KREnhance service infrastructure to achieve a 10% reduction in customer complaints
- KRImplement a customer feedback system resulting in a 15% increase in positive feedback
- Train employees to address customer concerns effectively and efficiently
- Analyze feedback data to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes
- Conduct a survey to gather customer feedback on a regular basis
- Implement a rewards program to incentivize customers to provide positive feedback
- KRReduce average resolution time by 20% through optimized service processes
- Regularly evaluate and update service technology and tools to improve response time
- Streamline service protocols and eliminate unnecessary steps to expedite resolution time
- Implement training programs to enhance the skills and efficiency of service representatives
- Identify bottlenecks in service process through thorough analysis and data examination
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction score by 10% through improved service response time
OKRs to enhance service quality for Waste Warriors' beneficiaries
- ObjectiveEnhance service quality for Waste Warriors' beneficiaries
- KRReduce service-related complaints by 30%
- Develop a feedback loop for customer complaints
- Implement regular service quality training sessions for employees
- Optimize organizational processes for timely service delivery
- KRImplement at least two new beneficiary-focused service improvements
- Develop and outline strategies for new service improvements
- Identify areas that need improvement in current beneficiary services
- Implement outlined strategies, and track results regularly
- KRIncrease beneficiary satisfaction survey scores by 20%
- Improve communication methods with beneficiaries
- Regularly update services based on feedback
- Implement comprehensive training for service providers
OKRs to enhance CX through benchmarked industry best practices
- ObjectiveEnhance CX through benchmarked industry best practices
- KRElevate net promoter score by 20% via improved customer interaction
- Introduce a proactive customer satisfaction follow-up system
- Implement comprehensive training on customer service skills for all staff
- Review and optimize all customer communication channels
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction score by 15% through service improvement
- Implement feedback channels for ongoing service quality monitoring
- Investigate top three customer complaints and develop solutions
- Train customer service team in effective communication skills
- KRDecrease customer complaint rate by 10% by applying effective solutions
- Implement robust product quality checks before dispatch
- Establish clear and effective complaint resolution process
- Enhance customer service responsiveness and skills
OKRs to streamline service offering assistance process
- ObjectiveStreamline service offering assistance process
- KRAchieve 95% customer satisfaction score for service offerings
- Enhance and improve service offerings based on reviews
- Analyze feedback regularly and address negative responses
- Implement robust customer feedback collection method
- KRTrain 100% of customer service team on new streamlined process
- Monitor implementation and provide follow-up training as needed
- Develop training program focused on new streamlined process
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all team members
- KRReduce service offering process steps by 30% to improve efficiency
- Implement automation for repetitive tasks
- Identify and eliminate redundant steps in service process
- Train staff for streamlined service process
OKRs to enhance customer satisfaction for our SaaS product
- ObjectiveEnhance customer satisfaction for our SaaS product
- KRIncrease customer retention rate by 10%
- Improve customer service response times
- Set up loyalty incentives program with potential rewards
- Regularly request feedback and implement suggestions
- KRDecrease customer support ticket response time by 25%
- Schedule overlapping shifts for continuous coverage
- Implement efficient customer support software
- Train support staff on quick issue resolution
- KRImprove customer satisfaction score by 15%
- Implement comprehensive customer service training for all staff
- Initiate customer surveys to understand their needs and expectations better
- Develop effective loyalty programs to encourage repeat business
OKRs to enhance research and response strategies for agency requests
- ObjectiveEnhance research and response strategies for agency requests
- KRAchieve a 95% satisfaction rate in agency feedback on request handling
- Introduce a resolution policy for negative feedback
- Regularly assess and improve request handling processes
- Implement customer service training for agency staff
- KRRespond to 98% of requests from contracted agencies within 48 hours
- Prioritize urgent requests from contracted agencies
- Track and monitor response times to requests
- Allocate specific time daily to address agency requests
- KRImprove request research effectiveness, reducing turnaround time by 15%
- Implement a standardized research protocol to increase efficiency
- Train staff to boost research productivity and accuracy
- Prioritize and categorize requests to expedite processing
OKRs to increase automation and drive continuous improvement
- ObjectiveIncrease automation and drive continuous improvement
- KRConduct bi-weekly team meetings to identify and implement improvement opportunities
- Implement the identified improvement opportunities
- Schedule bi-weekly team meetings
- Identify improvement opportunities during meetings
- KRImplement automation tools for at least 3 manual processes in the department
- Research and select appropriate automation tools
- Identify 3 manual processes suitable for automation
- Implement and test selected automation tools
- KRReduce average response time by 20% through process improvements
- Regularly monitor and analyze response time data
- Streamline the response process via automation
- Implement efficiency training for the customer service team
Service Improvement 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.
How to track your Service Improvement 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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 Service Improvement OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to successfully launch a new payment service product
- OKRs to increase visibility of our website using SEO practices
- OKRs to significantly increase MICE revenue and diversify client portfolio
- OKRs to ensure successful completion and delivery of client commitments
- OKRs to launch a viable, user-friendly SaaS product
- OKRs to increase savings towards the 10k annual goal