3 customisable OKR examples for Waste Reduction
What are Waste Reduction 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.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Waste Reduction. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Waste Reduction 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 Waste Reduction OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Waste Reduction 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 decrease average product impact across categories annually
Decrease average product impact across categories annually
Increase reusability/recyclability of products by 15%
Implement design for recyclability guidelines
Develop reusable product line
Explore partnerships with recycling organizations
Implement 5 eco-friendly modifications in product design and packaging
Investigate biodegradable or recyclable packaging options
Research eco-friendly materials for product design improvement
Organize training on sustainability for product design team
Reduce product waste by 10% through improved production processes
Train staff on lean manufacturing principles
Implement regular equipment maintenance for optimal efficiency
Review and improve current production procedures
2. OKRs to develop a sustainable design concept for the company's operations
Develop a sustainable design concept for the company's operations
Reduce overall design-related waste by 25% by optimizing resources and production processes
Monitor and revise production procedures regularly
Review current design processes for inefficiencies
Implement resource optimization strategies
Incorporate 3 new sustainable elements into existing product design by the quarter end
Test and adjust new product design
Identify 3 potential sustainable elements for inclusion
Redesign product incorporating selected elements
Train the entire design team on sustainability practices and their importance by quarter-end
Set up training sessions for the design team
Identify relevant sustainability practices and training resources
Evaluate and discuss post-training sustainability implementation
3. OKRs to boost and optimize operational processes
Boost and optimize operational processes
Increase operating speed of all departments by 15%
Upgrade and streamline all software systems
Establish new performance metrics for speed
Implement efficiency training for all departmental staff
Reduce operational waste by 25%
Train employees in waste reduction techniques
Implement more efficient supply chain management strategies
Conduct regular audits to identify waste areas
Implement two new efficiency-improving software by 100%
Train staff on using the new software effectively
Purchase and install the selected software
Research and select two efficiency-improving software
Waste Reduction 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
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
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 Waste Reduction OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![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 Waste Reduction 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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