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3 OKR examples for Analytical Thinking

What are Analytical Thinking OKRs?

The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.

Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.

We have a collection of OKRs examples for Analytical Thinking to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Building your own Analytical Thinking OKRs with AI

How to create great OKRs for any scenario in seconds

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.

You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
  • 3. Use natural language to describe your goals

Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.

How to improve existing OKRs with AI feedback

If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
  • 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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.

You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.

Using the free OKR generator to get a quick template

If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.

Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.

Our Analytical Thinking OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Analytical Thinking 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!

1OKRs to enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • KRImplement creative solutions to 3 ongoing business challenges
  • TaskImplement and monitor the effectiveness of these solutions
  • TaskResearch and develop innovative strategies to address these challenges
  • TaskIdentify 3 key challenges affecting business productivity or growth
  • KRSolve 5 complex analytical problems per week without assistance
  • TaskAllocate dedicated time daily for problem-solving
  • TaskDetermine and understand problem scope and requirements
  • TaskConstantly develop and grow problem-solving skills
  • KRComplete 3 logic and problem-solving related online courses
  • TaskResearch and select three online courses focused on logic and problem solving
  • TaskSystematically complete each course according to its curriculum
  • TaskEnroll in the selected courses on their respective platforms
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2OKRs to enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • KRSolve 10 complex business cases using analytical problem-solving methods
  • TaskReview and document the solutions derived for each case
  • TaskApply analytical problem-solving methods to each case
  • TaskIdentify the 10 complex business cases requiring resolution
  • KRComplete an online course in data analysis by achieving 90% grade
  • TaskTake weekly assessments to monitor and improve progress
  • TaskDedicate 2 hours daily for consistent learning and practice
  • TaskSign up for a reputable online data analysis course
  • KRTeach 3 co-workers problem-solving techniques enhancing team's analytical thinking ability

3OKRs to enhance critical thinking skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance critical thinking skills
  • KRRead and summarize 5 books known for enhancing analytical skills
  • TaskSelect 5 books renowned for developing analytical skills
  • TaskRead each book thoroughly and attentively
  • TaskWrite comprehensive summaries for each book
  • KRSolve 30 brainteasers to apply critical thinking techniques
  • TaskApply learned critical thinking techniques while solving
  • TaskFind 30 challenging brainteasers online or in books
  • TaskPractice and solve each brainteaser meticulously
  • KRComplete a comprehensive critical thinking course by attaining a certification
  • TaskFind a reputable online critical thinking course
  • TaskComplete all course requirements and receive certification
  • TaskDedicate regular study time for uninterrupted learning

Analytical Thinking 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.

How to track your Analytical Thinking OKRs

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

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.

A strategy map in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

More Analytical Thinking OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.