What are Workforce Training 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 have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Workforce Training 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.
How to write your own Workforce Training 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.
Workforce Training OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Workforce Training 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!
OKRs to enhance workforce capabilities
ObjectiveEnhance workforce capabilities
KRFacilitate at least two job rotation opportunities for each department to boost cross-functional knowledge
Identify potential job rotation positions in every department- Develop a job rotation proposal for manager approval
- Implement approved job rotation plan
- KRIncrease staff participation in professional development courses by 30%
- Develop engaging professional development courses tailored to staff interests
- Promote course benefits and encourage participation via internal communications
- Offer incentives for course completion, such as salary increases or bonuses
- KRTrain 85% of employees in one new skill set pertaining to their work
- Identify one new skill set beneficial to each job role
- Develop or source suitable training resources
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for all employees
OKRs to enhance skill set of existing workforce to address talent scarcity
- ObjectiveEnhance skill set of existing workforce to address talent scarcity
- KRAchieve 80% successful completion rate for upskilling initiatives
- Implement engaging, efficient upskilling programs
- Identify essential skills needed for optimum job performance
- Monitor progress and provide encouragement and resources
- KRIncrease enrollments in training programs by 75%
- Implement aggressive marketing campaigns targeting potential trainees
- Enhance program structure to make it more attractive
- Provide special discounts or offers for new enrollees
- KRImprove post-training productivity metrics by 30%
- Develop personalized post-training productivity goals for each employee
- Implement regular check-ins for progress monitoring and feedback
- Design refresher courses to reinforce training materials
OKRs to to implement a comprehensive Learning and Development plan
- ObjectiveTo implement a comprehensive Learning and Development plan
- KRAchieve a 90% completion rate on all new training within the workforce
- Monitor employee progress and provide helpful feedback
- Develop engaging and interactive training content
- Implement incentives for completing trainings promptly
- KRDevelop and launch three online training modules for enhancing employee skills
- Identify necessary skills and create content for training modules
- Launch and promote the training modules to employees
- Develop interactive online platform for the modules
- KRDesign a tailored L&D roadmap for every department by consulting with each team leader
- Understand departmentals needs through consultation
- Schedule meetings with each department's team leader
- Create individualized L&D roadmaps based on discussions
OKRs to streamline competency development and retention for improved business performance
- ObjectiveStreamline competency development and retention for improved business performance
- KRAchieve a 20% reduction in key skill gaps as measured by pre and post assessments
- Implement targeted training based on identified gaps
- Identify key skill gaps through initial assessment
- Conduct post-training assessment to measure improvement
- KRIdentify 5 key competencies crucial for business within two weeks
- Survey industry experts on business-related competencies
- Compile, review, and finalize key competencies list
- Research core competencies essential for business operations
- KRDevelop a skill training plan for targeted 80% workforce adoption rate
- Identify skills required for the targeted workforce adoption rate
- Establish methods for tracking and evaluating adoption rates
- Develop detailed training program focused on these skills
OKRs to enhance workforce competence through continuous development and upskilling
- ObjectiveEnhance workforce competence through continuous development and upskilling
- KRIncrease employee participation in development programs by 30%
- Promote programs through multiple, accessible channels
- Provide incentives for employee participation
- Develop engaging, relevant content for development programs
- KRImplement 2 new training modules for skill enhancement by the quarter end
- Identify the skills that need enhancement
- Develop two new training modules
- Incorporate new modules into current training system
- KRAchieve a 20% improvement in skill assessment scores quarter-over-quarter
- Pursue regular constructive feedback sessions
- Develop a comprehensive daily study schedule
- Utilize relevant resources for additional learning
OKRs to accelerate workforce effectiveness through transformative performance management
- ObjectiveAccelerate workforce effectiveness through transformative performance management
- KRIncrease team productivity metrics by 25%
- Conduct productivity training for all team members
- Establish clear, attainable goals and deliverables
- Implement efficient tracking systems to monitor team progress
- KREnsure 90% of staff completes advanced performance training
- Send regular reminders to staff about upcoming training
- Monitor and track staff participation rates routinely
- Establish a mandatory performance training schedule for all staff
- KRReduce performance-related issues by 15%
- Upgrade outdated hardware and systems
- Implement regular maintenance checks for all software applications
- Conduct routine employee performance evaluations
Workforce Training 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
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.
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.
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 Workforce Training OKRs
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.
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 Workforce Training OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to augment efficiency and precision of treasury operations
- OKRs to enhance effectiveness of response processes for security incidents
- OKRs to enhance the team's proficiency in public speaking
- OKRs to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of T2 support agents
- OKRs to implement process for quicker ticket resolution in DACH region
- OKRs to establish an active social media volunteer team