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3 OKR examples for User Centric Design

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What are User Centric Design 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.

Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for User Centric Design to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

The best tools for writing perfect User Centric Design OKRs

Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.

Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt

Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Tability 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.

User Centric Design OKRs examples

We've added many examples of User Centric Design 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 an English learning program for university teachers

  • ObjectiveDevelop an English learning program for university teachers
  • KRAttract and retain 100+ active users within first two months after launch
  • TaskOffer valued incentives for referrals and loyalty
  • TaskImplement a comprehensive customer engagement strategy
  • TaskDevelop a user-friendly interface that caters to customer needs
  • KRDesign intuitive, user-friendly software interface by end of first month
  • TaskTest interface prototype and incorporate user feedback
  • TaskDevelop software wireframes incorporating user-centric design
  • TaskConduct research to understand user needs and preferences
  • KRIncorporate 500+ unique, academic-focused English lessons in the program
  • TaskCompile list of 500+ unique, academic-focused English lessons
  • TaskIncorporate lessons into program's existing structure
  • TaskTest program to ensure lesson functionality

OKRs to implement Human Centric Design in our SaaS business

  • ObjectiveImplement Human Centric Design in our SaaS business
  • KRTrain 80% of design team on Human Centric Design principles by end of quarter
  • TaskMonitor and document team members' training progress
  • TaskCreate a schedule for team members to attend training
  • TaskIdentify a quality training program on Human Centric Design principles
  • KRAchieve a 15% increase in user satisfaction scores post implementation
  • TaskImplement changes based on feedback and survey results
  • TaskMonitor and track improvements in user satisfaction
  • TaskConduct user surveys to identify areas needing improvement
  • KRIntegrate Human Centric Design techniques into at least 3 ongoing projects
  • TaskIdentify ongoing projects suitable for Human Centric Design implementation
  • TaskCoordinate with project teams to discuss Human Centric Design strategies
  • TaskIncorporate Human Centric Design principles into the chosen projects

OKRs to enhance product value and user discovery speed

  • ObjectiveEnhance product value and user discovery speed
  • KRIncrease customer satisfaction rate by 20% through product enhancements
  • TaskConduct regular quality checks for product enhancements
  • TaskImplement customer feedback into product improvement plans
  • TaskTrain customer service to address product-related queries effectively
  • KRIncrease product conversion rate by 10% through user-centric design improvements
  • TaskResearch market trends and consumer preferences in product design
  • TaskImplement design changes based on research data
  • TaskTest and analyze results for design improvements
  • KRLower average time-to-value for new users by 15% with improved onboarding process
  • TaskImplement a well-structured induction program for new users
  • TaskCreate engaging, user-friendly tutorial videos for swift learning
  • TaskSimplify the initial login process for user convenience

User Centric Design 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, you can move to Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More User Centric Design OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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