15 customisable OKR examples for Team Productivity
What are Team Productivity 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 Productivity. 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 Productivity 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 Productivity OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Team Productivity Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to develop a high-performing, cohesive team
Develop a high-performing, cohesive team
Boost team satisfaction score to above 80% through regular feedback and improvement
Implement weekly feedback sessions for open team communication
Provide training resources to improve skills
Establish a recognition system for excellent work
Increase team productivity by 20% through effective collaboration tools and training
Monitor and review team productivity post-implementation
Arrange training sessions on utilizing these tools effectively
Implement collaboration tools that streamline communication and teamwork
Achieve less than 5% turnover rate with better onboarding processes and work culture
Organize regular team-building activities
Initiate quarterly feedback and improvement sessions
Implement a comprehensive onboarding process for all new hires
2. OKRs to enhance team productivity with collaborative efforts
Enhance team productivity with collaborative efforts
Decrease project completion times by 15%
Implement more efficient project management tools
Incorporate additional resources or personnel
Streamline communication processes within the team
Increase 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
Implement 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
3. OKRs to improve team productivity via an enhanced OKR system
Improve team productivity via an enhanced OKR system
Increase the number of successful projects by at least 25% compared to previous quarter
Encourage transparent communication within project teams
Implement regular training programs for project management skills
Review and refine project planning and execution strategies
Implement a new digital OKR tracking tool with 100% team adoption
Organize a mandatory training session on tool usage
Research and choose a suitable digital OKR tracking tool
Track and ensure every team member's activity on the tool
Achieve an average of 85% completion rate on all team OKRs
Set clear, measurable objectives for every team member
Schedule regular check-ins to discuss progress and obstacles
Provide resources and support for goal achievement
4. OKRs to improve our team's productivity and efficiency
Improve our team's productivity and efficiency
Decrease wastage of resources by 20%
Train staff on resource conservation strategies
Conduct regular equipment checks for optimal functionality
Implement efficiency measures in production processes
Increase weekly team output by 15%
Monitor, evaluate, and adjust work processes regularly
Enhance staff skills through focused training
Implement efficient work strategies and new productivity tools
Reduce project turnaround time by 25%
Delegate responsibilities effectively among team members
Implement time management techniques
Streamline workflows and eliminate unnecessary steps
5. OKRs to foster higher productivity through effective team collaboration
Foster higher productivity through effective team collaboration
Increase project completion rate by 20%
Increase support and training for project management skills
Improve resource allocation for ongoing projects
Implement stricter project deadlines and monitoring processes
Enhance inter-departmental projects success rate by 15%
Assign a project coordinator to oversee cross-department collaborations
Introduce shared project management software
Develop inter-departmental communication training for all team members
Reduce team conflict incidents by 25%
Establish clear team roles and responsibilities
Facilitate communication skills training sessions for all team members
Implement regular team-building activities and exercises
6. OKRs to boost subject count to achieve NI+500
Boost subject count to achieve NI+500
Staff training to enhance per capita productivity by 20%
Invest in productivity-enhancing tools and technologies
Establish clear productivity targets and employee incentives
Implement routine training sessions focused on efficiency and time management
Improve process clarity to diminish errors by 15%
Implement and track error-reducing modifications
Identify and document each step of the current process
Train all team members on new, clearer process
Implement efficiency-enhancing measures for a 10% surge in daily count
Invest in advanced technology to streamline the process
Regularly monitor and analyze the efficiency metrics
Train employees on newly introduced efficiency measures
7. OKRs to enhance focus to achieve higher productivity
Enhance focus to achieve higher productivity
Implement a daily 2-hour undisturbed work session
Disable all potential distractions during this period
Inform team members about your daily undisturbed session
Designate a daily 2-hour block on your calendar for uninterrupted work
Decrease social media usage to less than 1 hour per day
Remove unnecessary social media apps from mobile devices
Set daily screen time limits on all social media apps
Dedicate specific hours for checking social media
Finish reading three books on productivity and focus
Develop a consistent daily reading schedule
Note main points and actionable tips from each book
Choose three high-rated books about productivity and focus
8. OKRs to significantly reduce total work hours without compromising productivity
Significantly reduce total work hours without compromising productivity
Increase team productivity by 20% through effective training programs
Continually refine training programs based on feedback and results
Develop comprehensive and engaging training programs for team members
Measure team productivity levels before and after training implementation
Decrease overtime work by 50% through efficient task allocation and time management
Conduct staff training on effective time management
Implement productivity software to optimize task allocation
Regularly review and adjust team workload balance
Implement automation tools to streamline 30% of manual tasks
Identify tasks that can be efficiently automated
Select ideal automation tools for targeted tasks
Train employees on using these automation tools
9. OKRs to improve team effectiveness in running operations
Improve team effectiveness in running operations
Enhance team efficiency by reducing average response time to customer inquiries by 25%
Streamline internal processes and workflows to minimize response time and avoid unnecessary delays
Implement automated email templates for quick and standardized responses to customer inquiries
Provide regular training sessions on effective communication and problem-solving techniques
Implement a ticketing system to track and prioritize customer inquiries for faster resolution
Increase team productivity by 15% through improved task management and delegation
Define clear goals and deadlines for each team member to improve task prioritization
Conduct regular feedback sessions to address challenges and provide support in task management
Provide training on effective delegation strategies to enhance productivity within the team
Implement a centralized task management system for better tracking and collaboration
Improve team collaboration by achieving a 30% increase in cross-functional communication and information sharing
Provide training sessions on effective communication and active listening skills for team members
Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration through a central online platform or shared documents
Facilitate cross-functional team building activities to strengthen relationships and promote communication
Implement regular team meetings to discuss projects, share updates, and address challenges
Reduce operational errors by 20% through enhanced documentation and quality control
10. OKRs to enhance productivity and effectiveness of the advertising sales team
Enhance productivity and effectiveness of the advertising sales team
Increase sales team's lead conversion rate by 25%
Implement a more refined lead scoring system
Conduct regular training sessions to improve sales techniques
Improve follow-up processes for potential leads
Implement training sessions to improve product knowledge by 100%
Schedule and conduct product knowledge training sessions
Develop detailed training agenda and materials
Identify key product knowledge areas needing improvement
Reduce average sale-cycle length by 15%
Provide regular training on closing sales techniques
Implement more efficient customer follow-up procedures
Streamline the sales process with automation tools
11. OKRs to improve team collaboration and communication for increased productivity
Enhance team productivity through better collaboration and communication
Reduce response time on team chat by 50%
Achieve 90% satisfaction rate with communication tools through surveys
Launch and complete 2 cross-functional projects within the quarter
Increase weekly team meetings attendance by 20%
12. OKRs to enhance tactical and strategic leadership skills for software developer team lead
Enhance tactical and strategic leadership skills for software developer team lead
Mentor 2 team members to take on micro-leadership roles in the next project
Provide regular feedback and coaching
Share responsibilities and explain expectations clearly
Identify strengths and areas of growth for each team member
Implement new strategies and witness a minimum 15% increase in team productivity
Develop and communicate new strategies for identified areas
Identify areas in team processes that require improvement
Monitor and measure strategy-driven productivity increases
Collaborate with HR to attend at least 3 leadership skill training or workshops
Contact HR to inquire about available leadership training opportunities
Participate actively in each workshop session
Schedule times to attend three chosen sessions
13. OKRs to increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
Increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
Deliver effective coaching to underperforming team members every week
Implement weekly coaching sessions, track progress and give feedback
Identify areas for improvement in each underperforming team member's performance
Develop personalized coaching plans for each underperforming member
Identify and eliminate three major obstacles hindering goal achievement
Implement strategies to remove obstacles
Develop strategies to overcome these obstacles
Identify three major obstacles to goal achievement
Implement new project management tool to enhance team productivity
Monitor and evaluate team productivity improvements post-implementation
Train all team members on using the tool effectively
Research and select the right project management tool
14. OKRs to improve team members' performance and productivity
Improve team members' performance and productivity
Improve team members' professional skills through participation in at least two relevant training courses
Identify and research relevant training courses that align with team members' professional goals
Facilitate team members' registration and participation in chosen training courses
Communicate the available training courses to team members and gather their preferences
Achieve a 90% completion rate on team projects by consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work
Enhance team collaboration by conducting monthly cross-functional knowledge sharing sessions
Schedule monthly cross-functional knowledge sharing sessions
Invite team members from different departments to share their expertise
Provide a platform for participants to collaborate, ask questions, and exchange ideas
Increase individual productivity by 10% through time management and task prioritization
15. OKRs to attain and apply advanced leadership skills through an online course
Attain and apply advanced leadership skills through an online course
Receive positive feedback from at least 60% team members regarding new leadership methods
Distribute anonymous feedback survey to team members
Implement new leadership methods within team
Analyze and discuss feedback results
Implement learnt strategies in team management and achieve 10% increase in productivity
Set specific goals to achieve a 10% productivity increase
Utilize acquired strategies in daily team management practices
Monitor and measure current team productivity levels
Complete an accredited online leadership course with a minimum passing score of 85%
Score at least 85% on the final assessment
Regularly complete modules and assess learning
Select an accredited online leadership course
Team Productivity 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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.
![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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Productivity OKRs in a strategy map
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.
![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 Productivity OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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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
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