What are Training & Development 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.
How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Training & Development to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Training & Development 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.
Training & Development OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Training & Development. 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 coordinate comprehensive food safety trainings
ObjectiveCoordinate comprehensive food safety trainings
KRSchedule and execute at least 5 different training sessions
Book locations and prepare materials for each session- Run the training sessions and gather feedback afterwards
- Identify topics and create an outline for each training session
- KRAttract minimum 75% of staff attendance at each session
- Communicate the importance and benefits of each session to staff
- Create a schedule accommodating majority of staff availability
- Offer incentives for regular attendance at sessions
- KRAchieve 80% positive feedback in post-training evaluations
- Implement routine anonymous feedback collection
- Offer comprehensive support during training sessions
- Integrate interactive activities in the training program
OKRs to enhance leadership capabilities through diverse trainings and self-study
- ObjectiveEnhance leadership capabilities through diverse trainings and self-study
- KRAttend and complete at least 3 leadership skill-focused trainings
- Register for at least three relevant leadership trainings
- Attend and complete selected leadership trainings
- Research potential leadership skill-focused training opportunities
- KRImplement learned strategies from trainings in 2 real-world scenarios and document the results
- Document and analyze the results
- Identify two real-world scenarios for strategy application
- Apply learned strategies in selected scenarios
- KRRead and summarize 5 books on effective leadership techniques
- Write a summary of key lessons from each book
- Choose and purchase 5 books focused on leadership techniques
- Read through each book and take detailed notes
OKRs to successfully complete first aid training
- ObjectiveSuccessfully complete first aid training
- KRAttend and actively participate in all training sessions without miss
- Schedule training sessions into personal calendar
- Prepare questions and talking points for each session
- Actively engage in all session discussions
- KRPass the final assessment with a score of 85% or higher
- KRRegister for an accredited first aid training course within the first week
- Research accredited first aid training courses available
- Select the most suitable course that fits your schedule
- Complete the registration process for the chosen course
OKRs to implement Scrum and Agile training for the team
- ObjectiveImplement Scrum and Agile training for the team
- KRMeasure improvement by achieving at least 80% pass rate in post-training assessment
- Implement regular training progress evaluations
- Provide additional assistance to struggling trainees
- Develop a comprehensive post-training assessment
- KRAchieve 100% team participation and completion of the training
- Implement incentives to boost training completion rates
- Regularly monitor and report team's training progress
- Assign mandatory completion dates for each training session
- KRIdentify and enroll team in a certified Agile and Scrum training course
- Research accredited Agile and Scrum training providers
- Select a suitable training course based on team needs
- Enroll team in chosen Agile and Scrum course
OKRs to implement a robust compliance training program
- ObjectiveImplement a robust compliance training program
- KRDesign and launch comprehensive training modules for 90% of employees by end of quarter
- Identify necessary knowledge areas for training module design
- Develop comprehensive training programs for identified areas
- Deploy training modules for use by employees
- KRAchieve 80% passing scores in post-training assessments
- Regularly monitor and feedback on trainee performance
- Develop comprehensive study materials for post-training review
- Implement consistent tutoring or study sessions
- KRReceive positive feedback (at least 75% satisfaction rate) from the participants
- Encourage participants to provide feedback
- Develop engaging, relevant content for participants
- Continually improve based on feedback received
OKRs to enhance the efficiency of adviser training programs
- ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency of adviser training programs
- KRAchieve 95% satisfactory feedback rate from advisers in training evaluation
- Facilitate open two-way communication for suggestions and concerns
- Implement regular performance feedback and improvement systems
- Develop comprehensive, engaging, and accessible training content
- KRReduce average training time by 25% with improved syllabus and resources
- Implement more efficient training methods
- Utilize higher quality learning resources
- Streamline syllabus to focus on key learning areas
- KRIncrease adviser pass rate for training certification to 90%
- Develop a comprehensive study guide for advisers
- Implement additional mentoring or tutoring sessions
- Improve the quality of training materials
OKRs to enhance effectiveness of industrial training through comprehensive need analysis
- ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness of industrial training through comprehensive need analysis
- KRDevelop and introduce at least 3 innovative, industry-specific training modules based on analysis results
- Develop innovative, industry-specific modules
- Analyze industry trends to identify training needs
- Launch the newly created training modules
- KRAchieve 75% workforce participation and positive feedback on newly implemented training sessions
- Launch initiatives to promote active participation and attendance in trainings
- Implement engaging, skill-building training modules for all employees
- Regularly survey staff to gauge satisfaction and feedback on training
- KRPerform needs analysis for 85% of workforce by surveying and observing on-the-job performance
- Develop a clear and comprehensive workforce survey
- Observe and record on-the-job performances
- Facilitate the distribution of the workforce survey
OKRs to boost SDR's quota attainment through personalized training
- ObjectiveBoost SDR's quota attainment through personalized training
- KRAchieve 20% more SDRs meeting their quota for booked demos
- Execute more advanced sales training for SDRs
- Introduce better tracking tools for performance
- Implement incentive program for meeting quota
- KRIncrease SDR's average demo bookings by 15%
- Improve lead qualification processes to target potential clients
- Provide comprehensive training on effective demo booking strategies
- Implement a bonus system for exceeding demo booking goals
- KRDevelop and implement a personalized training program for each SDR by 10%
- Identify individual strengths and weaknesses of each SDR
- Implement and monitor progress of these training programs
- Develop tailored training programs improving identified areas
OKRs to implement comprehensive security training for all staff
- ObjectiveImplement comprehensive security training for all staff
- KRSuccessfully train 90% of staff through the newly launched security program
- Schedule and implement regular training sessions
- Develop concise, engaging materials for staff training
- Identify key individuals for initial pilot of security program training
- KRDevelop a detailed security training curriculum by engaging external consultants
- Collaborate on curriculum details and learning objectives
- Initiate a contract with chosen security consultant team
- Identify reputable external consultants in security training development
- KRAssess training effectiveness by improving security incident response time by 25%
- Develop a benchmark for current security incident response times
- Monitor and evaluate post-training response times
- Implement advanced training techniques to improve reaction times
OKRs to enhance the effectiveness of Training Programs
- ObjectiveEnhance the effectiveness of Training Programs
- KRAchieve 90% participant satisfaction in post-training surveys
- Design comprehensive, engaging and relevant training materials
- Analyze survey feedback and make necessary improvements
- Implement thorough post-training survey immediately after each session
- KRIncrease attendee numbers by 30% via targeted promotional strategies
- Implement and evaluate the promotional campaigns
- Identify potential target audiences for effective promotion
- Develop tailored promotional content for each audience
- KRDevelop 5 comprehensive training modules by enhancing existing resources
- Review and analyze current training resources for improvement opportunities
- Implement enhancements into existing training resources for optimal effectiveness
- Outline and create content for five comprehensive training modules
Training & Development 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
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.
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.
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 Training & Development 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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 Training & Development OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to develop multi-purpose product integration documents
- OKRs to increase AliExpress purchases
- OKRs to improve product quality by ensuring teams identify and mitigate risks
- OKRs to enhance the quality and regulatory compliance of debt collection practices
- OKRs to ensure provision of top-tier, cost-efficient education
- OKRs to improve efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process