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YOUR STARTING POINTTeam OKRs
OBJECTIVE
Strategically reduce overhead costs
KR 1
Reduce third-party services expenses by negotiating contracts and seeking alternative providers
KR 2
Decrease office supply expenses by 15% via bulk purchasing and careful monitoring
KR 3
Achieve 10% reduction in utility costs through energy-saving initiatives
Ideas to get you moving
Research and evaluate potential alternative providers
Review current contracts with third-party service providers
Initiate negotiations for reducing contract costs
Identify most frequently used office supplies
Implement a strict monitoring system on usage
Initiate bulk purchases for identified supplies
Install energy-efficient lighting and appliances throughout the building
Conduct regular energy audits to find and fix leaks
Implement an off-hour power-down protocol for all electronics
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.
About this template
This OKR aims to strategically reduce overhead costs by focusing on three main areas: service contracts, office supplies, and utility costs. By renegotiating third-party service contracts and exploring alternative providers, the goal is to drastically reduce costs in this sector.
In order to decrease office supply expenses, a rigid monitoring system and bulk purchasing initiatives will be implemented. This will facilitate identification of frequently used supplies and ensure their cost-effective acquisition, reducing this expense by 15%.
The last area of focus is on utility costs, specifically on reducing them by implementing energy-saving initiatives. Energy-efficient appliances and lighting will be installed throughout the building, and a consistent power-down protocol for all electronics will be established during off-hour times.
Moreover, regular energy audits will be done to detect and repair leaks, with the aim of achieving a 10% reduction in utility costs.
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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- title: Install energy-efficient lighting and appliances throughout the building
- title: Conduct regular energy audits to find and fix leaks
- title: Implement an off-hour power-down protocol for all electronics
Team OKR example
Suggested timeframe: Set with your team
1 objective · 3 key results
Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.