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What are Writer 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Writer to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for 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 Writer 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.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
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.
Writer OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Writer 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 improve mastery of English Language
ObjectiveImprove mastery of English Language
KRAchieve a score of 90% in advanced level English proficiency test
Read advanced English literature to expand vocabulary- Regularly review and practice advanced English grammar concepts
- Take practice tests to improve test-taking skills
- KRWrite and complete 2 grammatically flawless articles in English
- Review, edit, and finalize articles, checking for grammar
- Choose topics and create rough outlines for each article
- Compose initial drafts, ensuring in-depth research
- KRRead and summarize 10 classic English literature books
- Write a detailed summary of each book
- Select and acquire 10 classic English literature books
- Read each book thoroughly and make notes
OKRs to improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
- ObjectiveImprove and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
- KRReduce website bounce rate by 10% by improving landing page SEO
- Implement engaging, keyword-focused metadata for better search engine recognition
- Improve landing page content for relevancy and clarity
- Optimize loading speed to enhance user experience
- KRRank for 20 new relevant keywords on the first page of search engine results
- Conduct a comprehensive keyword research for relevance
- Optimize website content based on selected keywords
- Build high-quality backlinks using these keywords
- KRIncrease organic website traffic by 30% through effective SEO strategies
- Enhance on-page SEO including meta descriptions, title tags, and keywords
- Create high-quality, SEO-optimized content regularly
- Improve website's loading speed for better user experience
OKRs to elevate productivity in academic research
- ObjectiveElevate productivity in academic research
- KRImplement and maintain a research schedule, ensuring minimum 5 hours of effective work daily
- Draft a dedicated 5-hour daily research schedule
- Regularly evaluate and adjust schedule for effectiveness
- Implement routine to follow the established research schedule
- KRSubmit two high-quality research pieces for publication review
- Conduct comprehensive research on chosen topics
- Submit papers for publication review
- Write and edit two research papers
- KRAttend at least 3 professional development workshops related to research methods or practices
- Ensure participation in each workshop attended
- Register for the chosen professional development workshops
- Identify suitable workshops focused on research methods
OKRs to enhance writing prowess and broaden vocabulary use
- ObjectiveEnhance writing prowess and broaden vocabulary use
- KRPractice writing — publish a 1000-word article each week on varying subjects
- Research diverse topics to write about each week
- Dedicate time to write a 1000-word article weekly
- Publish written articles on a chosen platform regularly
- KRComplete a writing course that addresses your specific needs
- Research and select a suitable writing course
- Identify personal writing weaknesses and areas for development
- Enroll in the chosen course and participate fully
- KRRead five books of diverse genres and note down unfamiliar words
- Write down and define each unknown word
- Select five books from different genres
- Read each book, identifying unfamiliar words
OKRs to enhance proficiency in speaker management and resume writing
- ObjectiveEnhance proficiency in speaker management and resume writing
- KRManage and successfully coordinate at least five live or virtual speakers' presentations
- Organize technical rehearsals for virtual presentations
- Coordinate delivery of presentation materials and logistic needs
- Establish contact with potential speakers and confirm their availability
- KRComplete a certified course on Event Speaker Management by the quarter end
- Select a certified course on Event Speaker Management
- Finish and pass final examination before quarter end
- Set aside time weekly to complete course modules
- KRCraft and revise ten diverse professional resumes demonstrating various styles and focuses
- Draft ten unique and diverse resumes
- Research different professional resume styles and focuses
- Review and revise each written resume
OKRs to enhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
- ObjectiveEnhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
- KRImprove user-satisfaction score regarding documentation clarity by 25%
- Revise and simplify technical language in existing documentation
- Collect user feedback regularly to pinpoint confusion
- Input visual aids to enhance document comprehensibility
- KRIncrease documentation completeness by 30%
- Conduct comprehensive review of existing documents for gaps
- Allocate resources for completing incomplete documents
- Establish system to maintain document updates
- KRConduct bi-weekly documentation review and update to ensure current and error-free information
- Evaluate and rectify any errors in the documentation
- Update outdated sections of the document
- Set a bi-weekly schedule for documentation reviews
- KRReduce customer support queries about product functionality by 20%
- Conduct regular user experience testing for feedback
- Launch an online FAQ page on product functionality
- Improve product user manual for clarity and comprehensiveness
OKRs to broaden funding base for non-profit organization
- ObjectiveBroaden funding base for non-profit organization
- KRSubmit 15 grant applications to charitable foundations to secure funding
- Draft and refine compelling grant applications
- Submit applications to targeted foundations
- Research foundations offering grants aligned with our cause
- KRIncrease monthly online donations by 20% through enhanced social media campaigns
- Develop new, engaging social media content to attract donors
- Analyze donation patterns to optimize posting times
- Promote online giving through targeted social media ads
- KRSecure funding from 5 new corporate sponsors by increasing outreach efforts
- Research potential corporate sponsors within relevant industry fields
- Schedule meetings to present funding pitches
- Draft tailored outreach proposals for each target sponsor
OKRs to enhance our performance measurement and reporting
- ObjectiveEnhance our performance measurement and reporting
- KRImprove clarity and precision of all reports, targeting a 95% comprehension rate
- Incorporate visuals to increase report understanding
- Implement clear, concise language in all report writing
- Conduct regular report comprehension checks
- KRImplement an analytics tool to track performance metrics across all departments
- Identify key performance indicators for each department
- Train department heads on how to use the tool
- Research and choose a suitable analytics tool
- KRIncrease reporting accuracy by reviewing and correcting discrepancies by 20%
- Identify and review current reports for errors
- Implement strict data verification measures
- Correct discrepancies found in data reports
OKRs to author comprehensive ADRs for Google Cloud Platform at FinTech company
- ObjectiveAuthor comprehensive ADRs for Google Cloud Platform at FinTech company
- KRGet ratification on drafted ADRs from 90% of the architectural committee
- Secure ratification from at least 90% of members
- Distribute drafted ADRs to architectural committee members
- Schedule deliberation meetings to discuss ADRs
- KRDraft and finalize 10 substantive ADRs by measuring quality and completeness
- Write initial drafts incorporating identified points
- Finalize edits and review for quality and completeness
- Identify key points needed in 10 substantive ADRs
- KRImprove ADRs based on feedback with less than 10% revisions needed
- Encourage peer review for immediate corrective actions
- Regularly review and correct ADRs consistently
- Implement feedback into ADR creation process promptly
OKRs to launch a functional business intelligence platform
- ObjectiveLaunch a functional business intelligence platform
- KRDevelop a prototype with minimum viable features in 6 weeks
- Identify and outline key minimum viable features
- Allocate tasks among team members
- Start rapid prototyping and iterative testing
- KRDefine and finalize technical specifications within 3 weeks
- Review, adjust, and approve final technical specifications
- Prepare draft of detailed technical specifications
- Identify necessary technical aspects and requirements
- KRGain initial user feedback by conducting testing with 20 people
- Identify 20 people willing to participate in product testing
- Prepare and administer a feedback questionnaire post-testing
- Analyze and report the feedback gathered from participants
Writer 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
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:
- 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Writer OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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