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2 OKR examples for Collaborative Tools

What are Collaborative Tools 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.

Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Collaborative Tools to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.

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

Building your own Collaborative Tools OKRs with AI

Using Tability AI to draft complete strategies 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.

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Using the AI generator, you can:

  • Chat with an AI to draft your goals
  • Ask questions or provide feedback to refine the OKRs
  • Import the suggestion in an editor designed for goal setting
  • Switch back to a goal-tracking view in 1-click

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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 Collaborative Tools OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Collaborative Tools 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 region-wide cooperation to exceed customer satisfaction

  • ObjectiveEnhance region-wide cooperation to exceed customer satisfaction
  • KRSuccessfully implement three new collaborative tools for superior customer service
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the new tools
  • TaskTrain customer service team on using the new tools
  • TaskIdentify appropriate new collaborative tools for customer service use
  • KRIncrease customer satisfaction score by 15% through improved collaborative processes
  • TaskImplement team training on efficient collaborative processes
  • TaskEvaluate and revise collaboration-oriented workflows
  • TaskIntroduce customer feedback systems for process improvement
  • KRReduce customer complaints by 10% by enhancing collaborative efforts
  • TaskImplement weekly communication training for the customer service team
  • TaskIntroduce collaborative problem-solving sessions in weekly meetings
  • TaskEstablish a feedback loop with customers for continuous improvement
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2OKRs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal communications

  • ObjectiveEnhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal communications
  • KRImplement a collaborative tool to reduce email communication by 50%
  • TaskIdentify suitable collaborative tools for team communication
  • TaskMonitor and measure reduction in email usage
  • TaskTrain team on the usage of the selected tool
  • KRAchieve a 25% increase in staff participation in internal communications feedback surveys
  • TaskImplement staff incentives for survey participation
  • TaskRegularly promote surveys through company-wide communications
  • TaskDevelop engaging, concise surveys for easier completion
  • KRDevelop an internal communications strategy and get approval from all department heads
  • TaskSchedule meetings with department heads for feedback
  • TaskRevise and finalize strategy based on received approval
  • TaskDraft an initial internal communications strategy proposal

Collaborative Tools 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 Collaborative Tools OKRs

The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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

We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.

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 Collaborative Tools OKR templates

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