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6 OKR examples for Communication Enhancement

What are Communication Enhancement 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 Communication Enhancement 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 Communication Enhancement 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 Communication Enhancement OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Communication Enhancement 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 effective communication through counseling

  • ObjectiveEnhance effective communication through counseling
  • KRConduct 10 counseling sessions focused on improving communication skills
  • TaskIdentify ten individuals requiring communication skill enhancement
  • TaskDesign a communication skills improvement curriculum
  • TaskSchedule and conduct 10 counseling sessions
  • KRIncrease client's communication efficiency by 30% as measured by standard tests
  • TaskImplement streamlined communication platforms for client usage
  • TaskTrain clients on effective communication strategies
  • TaskMonitor and assess client's communication improvement
  • KRAchieve 90% client satisfaction rates on communication improvement
  • TaskConduct regular client communication training for employees
  • TaskEstablish a process for collecting client feedback regularly
  • TaskImplement weekly touch-point meetings with clients
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2OKRs to enhance communication tools for internal project members

  • ObjectiveEnhance communication tools for internal project members
  • KRAchieve 15% increase in project collaboration as measured by communication platform analytics
  • TaskPromote and facilitate open project discussions
  • TaskImplement regular team meetings to review project progress
  • TaskIntroduce new communication platform with analytics
  • KRProvide efficient communication suite to 100% of team members
  • TaskEvaluate existing communication tools for suitability and efficiency
  • TaskSelect and purchase optimal communication suite for team
  • TaskTrain all team members on using the new communication suite
  • KRConduct training sessions to improve mastery of communication tools for 90% of staff
  • TaskIdentify necessary communication tools for staff training
  • TaskImplement training sessions for all staff members
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive training course on these tools

3OKRs to enhance impactful self-communication skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance impactful self-communication skills
  • KRApply new communication skills to receive positive feedback from 5 colleagues
  • TaskExhibit positivity in body language and tone
  • TaskUse constructive responses when giving feedback
  • TaskPractice active listening during office conversations
  • KRAttend minimum 3 work communication improvement workshops
  • TaskSchedule and attend these workshops
  • TaskSelect and register for three suitable workshops
  • TaskResearch different communication improvement workshops
  • KRRead at least 2 books on effective self-communication
  • TaskPurchase or borrow selected books
  • TaskResearch and select two books on effective self-communication
  • TaskDedicate time daily to read both books

4OKRs to enhance communication with general contractors for increased project awards

  • ObjectiveEnhance communication with general contractors for increased project awards
  • KRSecure at least 10 more submittal quotes from general contractors each week
  • TaskFollow up on previously sent quote requests every week
  • TaskPost weekly inquiries on general contractor forums or job boards
  • TaskReach out daily to at least two new general contractors for quotes
  • KRRaise project award rate by 30% over the next quarter through effective negotiation
  • TaskTrack and analyze negotiation outcomes regularly
  • TaskEstablish robust, fair negotiation strategies and practices
  • TaskTrain team members on effective negotiation techniques
  • KRMaintain a 90% rate on timely, accurate responses to contractor inquiries
  • TaskConduct regular response accuracy evaluations
  • TaskImplement a tracking system for contractor inquiries
  • TaskSchedule daily dedicated time for query responses

5OKRs to to maximize clarity and reach in resident communication

  • ObjectiveTo maximize clarity and reach in resident communication
  • KRReduce turnaround time for resident queries by 30% through proactive communication
  • TaskImplement efficient resident communication software
  • TaskEstablish a dedicated resident queries response team
  • TaskTrain staff in proactive query resolution techniques
  • KRImplement 2 new communication channels to increase resident engagement by 50%
  • TaskDevelop a rollout strategy for implementing these channels
  • TaskIdentify two new potential communication channels for resident engagement
  • TaskTrack and evaluate the increase in resident engagement
  • KRConduct 3 resident surveys to identify areas for communication improvement
  • TaskDevelop a concise resident survey focusing on communication
  • TaskDistribute the survey to 3 selected residents
  • TaskAnalyze survey responses for areas of improvement

6OKRs to to strengthen relationship and engagement with practices

  • ObjectiveTo strengthen relationship and engagement with practices
  • KRAchieve a 15% increase in regular communication with practices
  • TaskRegularly schedule bi-weekly practice management meetings
  • TaskImplement weekly email updates for ongoing practice-related events
  • TaskCreate an interactive feedback system for immediate responses
  • KRImplement two new collaborative projects with practices
  • TaskIdentify suitable practices for collaboration
  • TaskInitiate contact and negotiate project details
  • TaskDevelop proposal for new collaborative projects
  • KRImprove satisfaction among practices by 20% as measured by a follow-up survey
  • TaskIntroduce new incentives for high-performing practices
  • TaskEnhance communication between management and practices
  • TaskImplement regular feedback sessions with practices

Communication Enhancement 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 Communication Enhancement OKRs

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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

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 Communication Enhancement OKR templates

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