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3 OKR examples for Workload Manager

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What are Workload Manager 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 Workload Manager 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 Workload Manager 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.

Workload Manager OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Workload Manager. 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 enhance inpatient coordination and manage workload effectively

  • ObjectiveEnhance inpatient coordination and manage workload effectively
  • KRImprove staff satisfaction regarding workload by at least 30% by enhancing workflow protocols
  • TaskConduct survey to assess current staff workload satisfaction
  • TaskIdentify workflow inefficiencies through observation
  • TaskImplement new protocols to streamline workflows
  • KRImplement an efficient time-management system to streamline inpatient coordination processes
  • TaskTrain staff in the newly implemented system
  • TaskIdentify inefficiencies in current inpatient coordination processes
  • TaskRearrange processes using modern time-management techniques
  • KRReduce the weekly workload per staff by 20% without compromising patient care
  • TaskImplement efficient work schedule and assign roles evenly
  • TaskInvest in automation for administrative tasks
  • TaskConduct regular training to enhance staff productivity

OKRs to implement transparency in project allocation for balanced workload per person

  • ObjectiveImplement transparency in project allocation for balanced workload per person
  • KRIdentify and implement workload balancing strategies for all team members by week 9
  • TaskEvaluate current workload distribution among team members
  • TaskImplement chosen strategies by week 9
  • TaskIdentify effective workload balancing strategies
  • KRAchieve a 15% decrease in overload complaints through surveys by the end of quarter
  • TaskDistribute regular surveys to gauge progress
  • TaskImplement strategies to reduce workload
  • TaskEvaluate existing data on overload complaints
  • KRDesign a project-tracking dashboard for instant visibility into team's workload by week 6
  • TaskIdentify key data points needed for tracking workload
  • TaskDevelop and test dashboard functionalities
  • TaskSketch dashboard layout and design elements

OKRs to increase team responsibility for workload management

  • ObjectiveIncrease team responsibility for workload management
  • KREnsure each team member completes 100% of their assignments within assigned hours
  • TaskRegularly monitor team members' workload
  • TaskImplement strict deadlines for each assignment
  • TaskConduct daily updates on task completion
  • KRDecrease overdue tasks by 50% through shared accountability
  • TaskImplement regular accountability meetings
  • TaskSet up a shared task tracking system
  • TaskIdentify individuals responsible for overdue tasks
  • KRAchieve 80% on-time delivery rate for individual tasks
  • TaskEstablish efficient task delegation among team members
  • TaskImprove task execution through training and tools
  • TaskImplement strict deadlines and track progress regularly

Workload Manager 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Workload Manager OKR templates

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