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YOUR STARTING POINTTeam OKRs
OBJECTIVE
Achieve significant reduction in operations cost
KR 1
Decrease monthly overhead expenses by at least 10%
KR 2
Procure 20% of materials from lower-cost suppliers without compromising quality
KR 3
Implement automation in 3 operations processes to save labor cost
Ideas to get you moving
Identify and eliminate unnecessary services or subscriptions
Negotiate lower costs with vendors or suppliers
Implement energy-efficient practices in office operations
Transition 20% of orders to selected suppliers
Conduct sample tests to ensure material quality
Identify potential lower-cost suppliers with high-quality materials
Identify 3 operations processes suitable for automation
Research and select suitable automation software
Train staff on new automation tools
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.
About this template
This OKR aims to substantially reduce operational costs. A major objective is lowering the monthly overhead expense by at least 10%. Strategies identified to achieve this include the elimination of unnecessary services or subscriptions, negotiating lower costs with vendors, and implementing energy-efficient practices in office operations.
The second objective targets cost reduction in material procurement. This involves sourcing 20% of materials from lower-cost suppliers, without compromising quality. The strategy laid out includes transitioning orders, ensuring material quality through tests, and identifying potential low-cost yet high-quality suppliers.
The third objective focuses on labor cost reduction through process automation. It involves identifying three operations processes that are suitable for automation. Steps to actualize this include researching and selecting the appropriate automation software, and training staff on how to use the new automation tools.
Overall, these objectives are directed towards achieving significant cost reduction, improving efficiency and maintaining quality. The initiatives are strategic and intended to provide a balance between cost management and operational excellence.
Make it work for your team
01
Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.
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Agree on ownership. Give each key result a clear owner and a source of data.
03
Check in every week. Review the numbers, share confidence, and decide what needs attention.
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Team OKR example
Suggested timeframe: Set with your team
1 objective · 3 key results
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.