4 customisable OKR examples for Team Contributor
What are Team Contributor 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.
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 Contributor. 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.
Building your own Team Contributor OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Team Contributor OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Team Contributor 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 become proficient at React
Become proficient at React
Complete 10 React-based projects by the end of the quarter
Regularly review progress and adjust plans accordingly
Create a project schedule for all 10 React-based projects
Allocate sufficient time daily for coding and testing
Help build a React application with a team
Attend team meetings to discuss application design and architecture
Contribute to coding, testing, and debugging the React application
Collaborate on addressing feedback and implementing feature adjustments
Provide weekly demonstrations of learned React abilities in team meetings
Learn new React skills throughout the week
Present demonstration in weekly team meeting
Prepare a demonstration showing those skills
2. OKRs to master JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
Master JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
Participate in at least one coding challenge or competition focused on JavaScript
Complete online JavaScript course with a score of 90% or higher
Regularly practice writing JavaScript code and complete coding exercises provided in the course
Enroll in the online JavaScript course and familiarize yourself with the curriculum
Set aside dedicated study time each day to consistently work through the course materials
Take the practice quizzes and review any areas of weakness to ensure understanding
Develop and deploy a functional JavaScript application independently
Identify user requirements and define the scope of the JavaScript application
Deploy the JavaScript application on the desired platform and perform final testing
Write and test the JavaScript code to ensure the application's functionality
Design and prototype the application's user interface and functionality
Contribute to an open-source JavaScript project by submitting at least two pull requests
Fork the project repository and branch off to make changes for the pull requests
Submit the pull requests with clear documentation and thorough explanation of the changes
Find an open-source JavaScript project on platforms like GitHub or GitLab
Identify two areas for improvement or new features in the chosen project
3. OKRs to enhance proficiency and understanding in Golang fundamentals
Enhance proficiency and understanding in Golang fundamentals
Develop and successfully deploy 3 Golang-based projects demonstrating varied use-cases
Test and deploy these Golang projects successfully
Develop the Golang-based projects addressing these use-cases
Identify three distinct, practical use-cases for Golang projects
Actively participate in Golang communities and contribute to 3 open-source projects
Commit to contributing regularly to these projects
Research and join relevant Golang online communities
Identify 3 open-source Golang projects of interest
Complete two advanced-level Golang courses on an accredited learning platform
Choose two advanced-level Golang courses on an accredited platform
Enroll in the selected courses
Complete all the coursework and assignments promptly
4. OKRs to enhance individual skill set through learning and development
Enhance individual skill set through learning and development
Complete four online courses relevant to my field
Submit all required coursework and successfully pass each course
Identify and enroll in four online courses related to my field
Regularly attend all scheduled virtual classes and tutorials
Achieve 85% or higher on post-training quizzes
Dedicate daily study time specifically for learning content
Seek clarification on any topics that appear confusing
Review all training materials before attempting quizzes
Implement learned skills in one live project successfully
Plan the process incorporating these skills into the project
Identify a live project where newly acquired skills apply
Execute the plan, monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary
Team Contributor OKR best practices to boost success
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 turn your Team Contributor OKRs in a strategy map
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
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.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Contributor OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to enhance strategic planning collaboration with stakeholders
OKRs to expand network by acquiring 10 integrated networks with a minimum of 50 professionals each
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
What's next? Try Tability's goal-setting AI
You can create an iterate on your OKRs using Tability's unique goal-setting AI.
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