6 OKR examples for Task Completion
What are Task Completion 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.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We have a collection of OKRs examples for Task Completion to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Task Completion OKRs with AI
How to create great OKRs for any scenario in seconds
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.
How to improve existing OKRs with AI feedback
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.
Using the free OKR generator to get a quick template
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.
Our Task Completion OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Task Completion 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!
1. OKRs to efficiently manage and coordinate the Trello board
ObjectiveEfficiently manage and coordinate the Trello board
KRReduce overdue tasks on Trello by 20%
Prioritize and reassign less urgent tasks to the team- Implement daily reminders for due tasks
- Enhance task management training for all team members
- KRImprove response time to task updates on Trello to less than 1 hr
- Set mobile notifications for immediate Trello task updates
- Prioritize responding to Trello updates promptly
- Schedule regular intervals to check Trello throughout the day
- KRIncrease task completion rate on Trello by 25%
- Implement daily reminders for pending tasks
- Enhance visibility of task deadlines
- Conduct weekly task completion training sessions
2. OKRs to successfully complete the audit within the designated timeframe
- ObjectiveSuccessfully complete the audit within the designated timeframe
- KRProgressively accomplish 30% of the audit work each month until completion
- Monitor weekly progress towards 30% completion
- Adjust task allocation based on progress
- Establish a weekly schedule for audit tasks
- KRAddress and resolve all audit findings and reports by the final week
- Review all audit findings and reports promptly
- Develop resolutions for each identified audit issue
- Implement solutions before the final week
- KRCreate a thorough, realistic, and achievable audit plan within the first week
- Evaluate and allocate necessary resources
- Develop and finalize the audit methodology
- Identify objectives and scope of the audit plan
3. OKRs to successfully execute and prepare RTM A Pilot for next year
- ObjectiveSuccessfully execute and prepare RTM A Pilot for next year
- KRAchieve at least 90% satisfaction rate from stakeholders and team members on execution and preparedness
- Conduct targeted meetings for problem-solving
- Implement ongoing training for improved execution
- Regularly seek feedback from team and stakeholders
- KRFormulate and document a comprehensive preparation plan for next year
- Document and review the finalized preparation plan
- Identify goals and objectives for the upcoming year
- Develop a step-by-step strategy to achieve goals
- KRComplete 100% of planned RTM A Pilot tasks and activities
- Review the RTM A Pilot project plan and assign tasks accordingly
- Regularly track the progress of each task to ensure timely completion
- Address any impediments to task completion promptly and effectively
4. OKRs to successfully complete project within the allotted time frame
- ObjectiveSuccessfully complete project within the allotted time frame
- KRAchieve 50% of project milestones by half of the designated period
- Regularly monitor and adjust task progress
- Develop a detailed project timeline
- Identify and break down all project milestones
- KRFinalize, review and submit complete project one week before the deadline
- Submit completed project a week ahead
- Thoroughly review completed project for errors
- Finalize all aspects of the project
- KRDefine and delegate tasks clearly to every team member within 1st week
- Assign tasks to the individual team members based on their skills
- Identify tasks needed to achieve our team's current goals
- Define each task's requirements and objectives clearly
5. OKRs to enhance effectiveness of CEO Executive Assistant role
- ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness of CEO Executive Assistant role
- KRReduce executive assistant's administrative and non-essential tasks by 20%
- Implement automation tools for scheduling and email management
- Train in using productivity apps for task management
- Delegate less important tasks to junior staff
- KRImplement job-specific training for Executive Assistants within two weeks
- Identify necessary skill sets for Executive Assistants
- Schedule and execute training sessions
- Develop a job-specific training program
- KRIncrease executive assistant's CEO-directed task completion rate by 30%
- Set clear goals and deadlines for assigned tasks
- Provide tools for efficient time management
- Prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency
6. OKRs to boost capabilities in efficient time management
- ObjectiveBoost capabilities in efficient time management
- KRReduce procrastination and wasted time to less than one hour per workday
- Limit social media use during work hours
- Prioritize tasks using a to-do list
- Set specific, manageable daily goals and deadlines for tasks
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of projects earlier than the deadline indicated
- Periodically revisit timelines and adjust as necessary
- Start projects early to maximise working timeframe
- Improve efficiency with consistent daily progress
- KRRead and finish at least two industry-recognized books on time management strategies
- Choose two reputable time management books
- Summarize key time management strategies learned
- Create a reading schedule to meet deadline
Task Completion 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 Task Completion OKRs
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:
- 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf 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 Task Completion OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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