What are Supervisor 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Supervisor to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Supervisor 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.
Supervisor OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Supervisor Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance supervisory skills and coffee expertise for barista/retail supervisor role
ObjectiveEnhance supervisory skills and coffee expertise for barista/retail supervisor role
KRComplete an advanced barista training course with a passing grade
Research and enroll in a reputable advanced barista training course- Study thoroughly for and pass final course examination
- Actively participate in all course lessons and assignments
- KRIncrease positive customer feedback by 20% through improved service delivery
- Develop and enforce service delivery standards
- Implement ongoing customer service training for all staff
- Introduce a feedback system for customers post-service
- KRReduce supply waste by 30% through more effective inventory management
- Implement a digital inventory tracking system for constant overview
- Conduct weekly checks to identify, remove obsolete stock
- Train employees on efficient stock management techniques
OKRs to enhance team productivity with collaborative efforts
- ObjectiveEnhance team productivity with collaborative efforts
- KRDecrease project completion times by 15%
- Implement more efficient project management tools
- Incorporate additional resources or personnel
- Streamline communication processes within the team
- KRIncrease team work-norm compliance by 30%
- Develop clear, easily understood guidelines for work-norms
- Monitor and give feedback on work-norm compliance regularly
- Implement regular team-building activities to foster collaboration
- KRImplement 2 team-building activities with 90% participation
- Schedule activity sessions and inform the team
- Ensure participation and collect feedback post-activities
- Identify 2 team-building activities suitable for all staff
OKRs to enhance productivity through farm organization
- ObjectiveEnhance productivity through farm organization
- KRReduce farm clutter by 50% through improved waste management and recycling processes
- KRImplement a digital tracking system for crop rotations and soil health metrics
- Purchase and install chosen tracking software
- Research available digital tracking systems for agricultural use
- Train staff on how to use the new system
- KRIncrease distribution efficiency by 25% through optimized storage practices
- Regularly review and optimize inventory levels
- Implement an efficient automated warehouse management system
- Train employees in optimal storage techniques
OKRs to establish robust autonomy and project management systems
- ObjectiveEstablish robust autonomy and project management systems
- KRTrain 70% of the team members in autonomous decision-making and problem-solving
- Identify team members needing autonomous decision-making training
- Develop an effective training program on decision-making
- Implement and monitor the training for select team members
- KRImplement a suitable project management software for 100% of ongoing projects
- Train staff on new software usage
- Research various project management software options
- Purchase and install chosen project management software
- KRAchieve 30% reduction in project deadline delays due to better management control
- Provide staff with targeted management training
- Establish daily progress tracking system
- Implement standardized project management procedures
OKRs to establish comprehensive control mechanisms across all operations
- ObjectiveEstablish comprehensive control mechanisms across all operations
- KRTrain 100% of team members in control procedures to ensure company-wide adoption
- Identify specific control procedures requiring team member training
- Check and confirm each member's procedure proficiency
- Arrange training sessions for all team members
- KRImplement control processes in 5 distinct operational areas, assessed for effectiveness
- Regularly evaluate control processes' effectiveness
- Identify 5 operational areas needing control processes
- Develop and implement suitable control measures
- KRReduce operational inconsistencies by 40% through the newly implemented control mechanisms
- Identify inconsistencies in current operations
- Gradually implement control mechanisms to rectify inconsistencies
- Review and familiarize with new control mechanisms
OKRs to enhance welding skills and professionalism
- ObjectiveEnhance welding skills and professionalism
- KRSuccessfully complete 4 complex welding projects error-free
- Thoroughly study blueprints and understand project specifications
- Perform routine equipment checks and maintain safety standards
- Regularly review progress, adjust tactics, refine skills
- KRComplete 2 welding certification courses with a score of at least 85%
- Register for two welding certification courses
- Ensure at least 85% success on all grading scales
- Conduct daily studies and practical waveform exercises
- KRIncrease welding speed by 20% without sacrificing quality
- Provide welders with advanced speed-based training
- Upgrade to advanced and efficient welding machines
- Implement automated welding processes where possible
OKRs to consistently rank in the top half of running events
- ObjectiveConsistently rank in the top half of running events
- KRParticipate in 3 local running events to gain race experience
- Start a regular training schedule
- Register for the chosen 3 running events
- Research local running events in your area
- KRIncrease weekly mileage by 10% to improve overall endurance
- Calculate current weekly mileage for accurate increment
- Consistently monitor progress and endurance level
- Gradually increase mileage by 10% each week
- KRFinish five 10k runs in under 50 minutes for enhanced speed
- Schedule weekly training to progressively increase running speed
- Incorporate high-intensity interval training in workouts
- Monitor time on each run and adjust pace
OKRs to amplify efficiency and scalability of Business Operations' internal processes
- ObjectiveAmplify efficiency and scalability of Business Operations' internal processes
- KRIncrease team's operational efficiency by 25% through process automation and training
- KRReduce operational delays and errors by 30% via enhanced internal quality controls
- Monitor and assess performance for continuous improvement
- Train employees on revised operational procedures
- Implement stringent quality control checks at each stage
- KRExpand the volume capacity by 20% through better resource allocation and staffing strategies
- Review current resource allocation for efficiency improvements
- Implement optimal staffing strategies to increase productivity
- Source additional resources to accommodate 20% volume increase
OKRs to enhance safety consciousness in American Pest's company culture
- ObjectiveEnhance safety consciousness in American Pest's company culture
- KRAchieve 90% employee completion rate of new safety training courses
- Regularly track and report completion rates
- Develop engaging and concise safety training courses
- Implement mandatory participation in safety training
- KRConduct 4 comprehensive safety workshops for all employees
- Identify core safety topics for workshop content
- Schedule and announce 4 workshop dates to employees
- Organize resources and plan workshop activities
- KRReduce safety incidents by 20% through improved guidelines and procedures
- Monitor and review safety incident reports regularly
- Implement regular safety procedure training for all staff
- Update and enhance current safety protocols and guidelines
OKRs to achieve a 90% service level performance
- ObjectiveAchieve a 90% service level performance
- KRReduce service disruptions by 20%
- Implement routine equipment checks and maintenance
- Enhance employee training for issue detection
- Upgrade outdated technology or software
- KRImprove response time to customer inquiries by 15%
- Assign additional staff to customer inquiries
- Upgrade to advanced customer service management software
- Implement rapid response training for customer service team
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction ratings to at least 85%
- Implement customer feedback system to understand pain points
- Offer exceptional customer service training to staff
- Introduce loyalty programs for regular customers
Supervisor 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 Supervisor 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 Supervisor OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to establish a consistent gym routine
- OKRs to improve overall HR efficiency and employee satisfaction
- OKRs to increase installs from Atlassian Marketplace
- OKRs to successfully launch and sell my online course
- OKRs to enhance skill at describing campus locations