Team OKR example

Achieve sustainable reduction in operational cost

A starting point for clearer priorities and measurable progress. Make the targets your own.

Suggested timeframe: Set with your team1 objective · 3 key results
YOUR STARTING POINTTeam OKRs
OBJECTIVE

Achieve sustainable reduction in operational cost

  1. KR 1

    Reduce supplier expenses by negotiating contracts for a 10% cost decrease

  2. KR 2

    Implement automation processes in at least 2 departments to increase efficiency by 15%

  3. KR 3

    Cut energy consumption by adopting sustainable practices resulting in 20% savings

Ideas to get you moving
  • Implement negotiation meetings with respective suppliers
  • Develop a negotiation strategy for cost reduction
  • Identify key suppliers and analyze current contract terms
  • Research and procure suitable automation tools
  • Implement and monitor the automation processes
  • Identify processes in two departments that can be automated
  • Install energy-efficient appliances replacing outdated ones
  • Implement automated controls for heating, cooling, and lighting
  • Conduct regular energy audits to identify wastage areas
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.

About this template

The prominent objective of this OKR is achieving a sustainable reduction in operational costs through three key outcomes. Firstly, the company aims to cut supplier expenses by renegotiating contracts to achieve a 10% cost reduction. This will be accomplished by conducting negotiation meetings with key suppliers, developing a cost-reduction strategy, and analyzing current contract terms.

Secondly, the business will boost efficiency by implementing automation processes in at least two departments, increasing their effectiveness by 15%. The enablers for this outcome involve researching and procuring the right automation tools, implementing, and monitoring the automation processes. Departmental processes requiring automation will also be identified.

The third outcome will be focusing on reducing energy consumption by integrating sustainable practices, leading to savings of 20%. This will be achieved through initiatives such as retrofitting with energy-efficient appliances, employing automated controls for heating, cooling, and lighting, and conducting regular energy audits to identify areas of wastage.

This OKR encapsulates a comprehensive strategy to reduce operational costs innovatively, by renegotiating supplier contracts, making efficient use of automation in key departments, and embracing energy-saving practices.

Make it work for your team

01

Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.

02

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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