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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 have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Work Productivity 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.
Work Productivity OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Work Productivity 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 enhance productivity and task management during the workday
ObjectiveEnhance productivity and task management during the workday
KRReduce task overflow to the next day by 50% by improving time management
Dedicate specific hours for unexpected tasks- Implement Pomodoro technique for better productivity
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and complexity
- KRComplete at least 85% of assigned tasks within the designated deadlines each week
- Regularly monitor and adjust task progress
- Allocate sufficient time daily for completing tasks
- Prioritize tasks based on deadlines and importance
- KRImplement and consistently utilize a digital task management tool to monitor daily tasks
- Research and select a suitable digital task management tool
- Create a routine for regularly updating and reviewing tasks
- Set up and personalize configurations for daily task monitoring
OKRs to elevate overall daily work performance
- ObjectiveElevate overall daily work performance
- KRReduce task completion time by 15% through adopting efficient strategies
- Adopt lean management techniques to increase efficiency
- Undertake consistent skill enhancement training for staff
- Implement productivity tools to streamline work processes
- KRImprove daily report quality, aiming for a 10% growth in positive feedback
- Use infographics to visualize data efficiently
- Add actionable insights to promote decision-making
- Implement proofreading to eliminate errors before submission
- KRIncrease productivity by 20% by optimizing daily tasks
- Identify repetitive tasks and automate where possible
- Prioritize high-value activities and minimize distractions
- Implement time-management techniques for efficiency
OKRs to enhance staff productivity in the hybrid work model
- ObjectiveEnhance staff productivity in the hybrid work model
- KRConduct 5 training sessions on hybrid working best practices to enhance skills
- Schedule and conduct 5 training sessions
- Identify key points for hybrid working best practices training
- Prepare comprehensive, engaging training content
- KRIncrease employee engagement levels by 15% through regular feedback and recognition programs
- Establish a weekly employee recognition program
- Implement a daily feedback routine for all team members
- Monitor and evaluate engagement levels regularly
- KRImplement performance tracking software to quantify productivity increase by 20%
- Research and select suitable performance tracking software
- Install and configure the software over company network
- Train employees on software usage and productivity targets
OKRs to conquer procrastination and increase productivity
- ObjectiveConquer procrastination and increase productivity
- KRIncrease focus hours by 50% every week
- Apply time management techniques like Pomodoro
- Prioritize tasks daily for targeted focus hours
- Create a distraction-free workspace for concentration
- KRComplete 90% of tasks before their due dates
- Prioritize assignments based on urgency and workload
- Allocate sufficient time daily to work on tasks
- Regularly review task progress to ensure timeliness
- KRReduce time spent on non-work related activities by 40%
- Identify and list all non-work related activities
- Increase focus during work hours through mindfulness
- Implement strict schedule to limit these activities
OKRs to enhance operational efficiency in the commercial truck shop
- ObjectiveEnhance operational efficiency in the commercial truck shop
- KRCut down average repair turnaround time by 25%
- Invest in advanced, time-efficient repair tools
- Enhance technical skills through continuous training sessions
- Implement efficient scheduling and prioritization of repair jobs
- KRReduce reported equipment malfunctions by 20%
- Train personnel on proper equipment handling
- Implement a thorough maintenance program for all equipment
- Upgrade or replace outdated faulty equipment
- KRBoost workshop productivity by 15% via streamlined processes
- Regularly monitor and adjust new processes to ensure productivity increases
- Implement new, streamlined procedures to minimize wasted time and resources
- Review and identify inefficiencies in the current workshop processes
OKRs to enhance digital marketing team's work productivity efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance digital marketing team's work productivity efficiency
- KRIncrease marketing campaign conversion rate by 25%
- Analyze data to identify which strategies are currently ineffective
- Implement A/B testing for more effective campaigns
- Enhance customer targeting with detailed demographic data
- KRAmplify social media engagement metrics by 30%
- Invest in analytics tools to track engagement data
- Develop engaging content to stimulate user interaction and shares
- Implement a social media advertising strategy to increase reach
- KRDecrease time spent on routine tasks by implementing automation tools by 15%
- Train staff on how to utilize these tools effectively
- Research and invest in suitable automation tools
- Identify routine tasks that are eligible for automation
OKRs to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity
- ObjectiveEnhance workflow efficiency and productivity
- KRImplement at least 3 significant improvements identified from the workflow analysis
- Develop strategies to implement these improvements efficiently
- Evaluate success of implemented improvements periodically
- Prioritize the 3 top improvements identified from workflow analysis
- KRReduce workflow steps or stages by 10% to streamline operations
- Implement new workflow and analyze for efficiency improvement
- Review and analyze current processes for unnecessary stages
- Develop a revised workflow eliminating redundant steps
- KRIncrease process efficiency by 20% through process re-engineering
- Identify bottlenecks in the current process
- Train staff on newly engineered process
- Develop a streamlined process blueprint
OKRs to enhance wellness and productivity of workforce
- ObjectiveEnhance wellness and productivity of workforce
- KRDecrease average employee sick days by 15% through wellness initiatives
- Establish a supportive mental health initiative
- Implement a comprehensive workplace wellness program
- Provide regular health check-ups for employees
- KREnsure 90% of employees complete a biometric screening or health assessment
- Implement a tracking system for completed screenings
- Distribute a clear, concise health assessment to all employees
- Send regular reminders to employees who haven't completed theirs
- KRAchieve at least 75% participation in company-provided health and wellness programs
- Implement motivational incentives for health program participation
- Arrange engaging workshops focusing on health benefits
- Regularly communicate benefits of wellness programs to employees
OKRs to significantly reduce total work hours without compromising productivity
- ObjectiveSignificantly reduce total work hours without compromising productivity
- KRIncrease 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
- KRDecrease 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
- KRImplement 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
OKRs to integrate AI tools into everyday work procedures
- ObjectiveIntegrate AI tools into everyday work procedures
- KRProvide AI tools training to 80% of team members to ensure effective usage
- Develop comprehensive training programs for selected AI tools
- Identify suitable AI tools for team skill level and workflow
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for team members
- KRImplement AI software into three different work processes by end of quarter
- Acquire suitable AI software for the identified processes
- Identify three work processes for AI software implementation
- Train staff on AI software utilization
- KRAchieve a 15% increase in team productivity through AI tool utilization
- Measure and monitor weekly performance improvements using AI tools
- Provide team training on efficient AI software utilization
- Select AI software that matches team workflow and productivity targets
How to write your own Work Productivity OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
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.
Work Productivity 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.
How to track your Work Productivity OKRs
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
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.
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 Work Productivity OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to boost reach and engagement via paid social initiatives
- OKRs to enhance leadership capabilities through diverse trainings and self-study
- OKRs to enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
- OKRs to successfully transition to platform x with an upgraded redemption flow
- OKRs to implement fraud reporting applications for customers
- OKRs to boost employee skills development by 20% with minimal budget