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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.
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 Tax Team 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.
Tax Team OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Tax Team. 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 process and complete all outstanding tax returns
ObjectiveProcess and complete all outstanding tax returns
KRFinish 25% of the total tax returns each week consistently
Divide total by four to calculate weekly task- Consistently complete calculated weekly task
- Determine total number of tax returns needing completion
- KRDecrease errors in tax returns by implementing a review system
- Monitor system for effectiveness and make improvements
- Train staff on utilizing the review system
- Develop a comprehensive tax return review system
- KRTrain two team members to support in tax return completion
- Schedule and conduct tax return training sessions
- Develop a comprehensive training curriculum on tax returns
- Identify which team members to receive tax return training
OKRs to enhance the accounting, financial, and tax processes architecture
- ObjectiveEnhance the accounting, financial, and tax processes architecture
- KRImplement a new accounting system, improving data accuracy by 30%
- Implement regular data accuracy checks
- Train staff on new software operations
- Research and choose an advanced accounting system
- KRDecrease tax-related errors by 20% through updated software integration
- Train staff effectively on new software usage
- Research and identify advanced tax software solutions
- Implement selected software into company systems
- KRIncrease process automation by 25% reducing manual efforts in financial tasks
- Train all finance team members on new automated systems
- Review and adjust automation protocols regularly for efficiency
- Implement advanced accounting software for streamlined financial operations
OKRs to enhance precision and productivity of tax and accounting operations
- ObjectiveEnhance precision and productivity of tax and accounting operations
- KRReduce bookkeeping errors by 20% through the introduction of automation software
- Train employees to use the new software efficiently
- Research and select suitable bookkeeping automation software
- Implement chosen automation system into daily operations
- KRCondense tax computation time by 30% via process optimization
- Implement efficient tax software to streamline computations
- Regularly update tax computation best practices
- Allocate more resources to data compilation
- KRAchieve 15% rise in overall productivity by training staff in new methodologies
- Identify relevant training programs for new methodologies
- Arrange and schedule training for staff members
- Monitor and assess improvements in productivity post-training
OKRs to successfully create a detailed taxonomy for CMS migration
- ObjectiveSuccessfully create a detailed taxonomy for CMS migration
- KRIdentify and categorize 100% of current CMS content by week six
- Review all existing CMS content
- Classify CMS content into relevant categories
- Complete categorization by week six
- KRTrain all team members on the new taxonomy structure and confirm understanding by week twelve
- Validate team understanding by week twelve
- Provide comprehensive materials for the taxonomy
- Schedule training sessions on the new taxonomy
- KRDevelop taxonomy structure and test for functionality in simulated environment before week ten
- Implement taxonomy structure in a mock environment
- Test taxonomy structure functionality by week ten
- Outline taxonomy structure for simulating functionality
OKRs to enhance the architecture of accounting, financial, and tax processes
- ObjectiveEnhance the architecture of accounting, financial, and tax processes
- KRAchieve at least a 15% increased in efficacy in financial reporting
- Provide thorough training for staff on financial reporting
- Standardize reporting templates and process
- Implement advanced financial management software
- KRImplement a new, streamlined accounting system capable of reducing process time by 30%
- Train staff on the new accounting system
- Identify inefficiencies in the current accounting system
- Procure or design a streamlined accounting software
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of financial and tax process updates without disrupting business operations
- Test updates during low-impact business hours
- Regularly review existing financial and tax processes
- Develop and implement necessary process updates
How to write your own Tax Team OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
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.
Tax Team 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 Tax Team OKRs
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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.
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 Tax Team OKR templates
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