What are Team Building 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.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Team Building. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Team Building 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.
Team Building OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Team Building 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 develop innovative, engaging team-building activities
ObjectiveDevelop innovative, engaging team-building activities
KRDesign an interactive online activity promoting team collaboration by week 4
Define goals and objectives of the online team collaboration activity- Create a draft design of the online activity
- Research effective interactive tools and platforms
- KRAchieve 90% participant satisfaction rate for both activities by end of quarter
- Design engaging and interactive activities based on participants' interests
- Regularly collect feedback, evaluate and refine activity execution
- Offer personalized support and guidance during activities
- KRImplement a creative out-of-office team bonding experience by week 8
OKRs to enhance overall structural and aesthetic quality of the building
- ObjectiveEnhance overall structural and aesthetic quality of the building
- KRAchieve a 90% satisfaction rate from building occupants through cosmetic improvements
- Hire professionals for quality refurbishment works
- Survey occupants to identify areas requiring aesthetic improvements
- Prioritize and budget for identified cosmetic upgrades
- KRIncrease building's energy efficiency by 20% through upgrades and repairs
- Replace existing windows with insulated, double-glazed versions
- Install energy-efficient HVAC systems for temperature control
- Insulate walls and roofs to reduce heat loss
- KRReduce maintenance complaints by 30% by addressing identified structural issues
- Implement frequent structural inspections and necessary repairs
- Develop an effective maintenance plan to tackle issues
- Identify and compile common structural issues causing complaints
OKRs to initiate team building activities to foster stronger connections
- ObjectiveInitiate team building activities to foster stronger connections
- KRIncrease the team communication score by 30% compared to the previous quarter
- Encourage regular team meetings for updates
- Introduce a daily communication tool/platform
- Implement weekly team-building exercises
- KRAchieve an average team satisfaction rate of 80% from post-activity surveys
- Develop a comprehensive post-activity satisfaction survey
- Establish a feedback-action system to address issues
- Implement regular team building activities
- KRPlan and conduct at least two team-building activities per month
- Allocate resources and schedule the activities
- Identify suitable team-building activities
- Evaluate activity effectiveness afterwards
OKRs to cultivate a United, Collaborative Team Environment
- ObjectiveCultivate a United, Collaborative Team Environment
- KRImplement 2 team-building activities per month to foster cooperation
- Research engaging team-building activities suitable for the team
- Schedule and plan 2 team-building activities
- Gather feedback after each activity for improvements
- KRReduce internal team disputes by 20% by implementing effective communication strategies
- Develop clear protocols for team communication and decision-making
- Implement conflict resolution training for all team members
- Conduct regular team-building activities to improve rapport
- KRIncrease project collaboration efficiency by 30% through regular team workshops
- Conduct efficiency assessments after each workshop
- Provide constructive feedback for team improvement
- Implement weekly team workshops focused on project collaboration
OKRs to establish a high-performing IT team
- ObjectiveEstablish a high-performing IT team
- KRAchieve 90% team satisfaction rate through team-building activities and growth opportunities
- Create and offer regular professional development opportunities
- Conduct monthly team satisfaction surveys and feedback sessions
- Implement weekly team-building exercises and workshops
- KRRecruit and onboard 5 IT professionals with diverse expertise
- Develop an effective onboarding process
- Launch a targeted recruitment campaign
- Identify 5 diverse IT roles needed in the company
- KRDevelop and implement an IT team onboarding program for swift integration
- Design comprehensive IT team training materials
- Implement onboarding process in the HR system
- Identify essential skills needed for the IT team
OKRs to amplify professional relationships and foster mutual trust among teammates
- ObjectiveAmplify professional relationships and foster mutual trust among teammates
- KRInitiate one-on-one meetings with at least four different coworkers each week
- Schedule separate one-on-one meetings with each colleague
- Identify four coworkers for individual meetings each week
- Prepare discussion points for each meeting
- KROrganize three team building activities aimed at enhancing professional bonds and collaboration
- Schedule and communicate activity dates to the team
- Research popular team-building exercises relevant to professional development
- Plan logistics for the chosen team-building activities
- KRContribute positively to team projects and receive a 90% approval rating from peers
- Actively engage in all team discussions and provide constructive feedback
- Consistently meet deadlines and maintain high-quality work
- Regularly ask for peer feedback and take steps to improve
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 a culture of accountability and productive feedback
- ObjectiveEnhance a culture of accountability and productive feedback
- KRImplement a system for tracking accountability, with 100% team adoption
- Train the team on using the chosen tool effectively
- Regularly monitor and enforce teamwide tool usage
- Identify a suitable accountability tracking software or tool
- KRTrain team members on effective feedback methods to achieve 90% completion rate
- Monitor team members' application and improvement
- Develop a comprehensive feedback training program
- Schedule and conduct regular feedback training sessions
- KRIncrease positive feedback within team by 20% as measured through surveys
- Encourage peer recognition through a reward system
- Provide training on effective and positive communication
- Implement regular team-building activities to strengthen relationships
OKRs to enhance team collaboration and knowledge sharing
- ObjectiveEnhance team collaboration and knowledge sharing
- KRScore 90% on quarterly team effectiveness and collaboration survey
- Develop and implement team building activities
- Encourage open communication and feedback within the team
- Regularly review and improve collaboration strategies
- KRDecrease answer-seeking time by 25% via a centralized knowledge management platform
- Continuously update and sort platform content
- Train employees on efficient search strategies
- Implement a centralized knowledge management platform
- KRImplement weekly team workshops leading to a 30% increase in cross-functional projects
- Monitor and evaluate participation and progress
- Designate workshop topics related to cross-functional projects
- Schedule weekly team workshops
OKRs to boost overall employee happiness levels
- ObjectiveBoost overall employee happiness levels
- KRLaunch a peer recognition program to uplift morale by 5%
- Develop a comprehensive, engaging recognition program
- Implement the program and track its results
- Research effective peer recognition program strategies
- KRImplement weekly team-building activities, improving engagement scores by 7%
- Monitor engagement scores after each activity to evaluate improvement
- Identify various interactive team-building activities suitable for weekly implementation
- Schedule consistent weekly slots for these team-building exercises
- KREnhance work-life balance through flexible hours, reducing stress levels by 3%
Team Building 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 Team Building 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 Team Building OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to build a comprehensive and user-friendly HR platform
- OKRs to enhance security operations with standardized logging and monitoring
- OKRs to increase conversion rate of pre-launch leads for pre-orders by 10%
- OKRs to enhance the efficiency of indirect purchasing
- OKRs to improve user retention rate and reduce churn
- OKRs to streamline workflow for enhanced productivity