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10 OKR examples for Culture

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What are Culture 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 Culture 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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Culture OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Culture 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!

OKRs to cultivate a resilient and enduring organizational culture

  • ObjectiveCultivate a resilient and enduring organizational culture
  • KRTrain 75% of employees in new cultural practices
  • TaskMonitor and record employees' training progress
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for all employees
  • TaskIdentify the specific cultural practices for training
  • KRAchieve 90% positive responses in culture satisfaction survey
  • TaskPromote a work environment that values feedback and improvements
  • TaskEstablish open and transparent communication channels organization-wide
  • TaskImplement regular team building activities to foster cohesion
  • KRIntroduce two timeless cultural practices by quarter end
  • TaskResearch various timeless cultural practices globally
  • TaskChoose two practices appealing to our audience
  • TaskPlan and host virtual presentations introducing each practice

OKRs to enhance awareness and understanding of our company culture

  • ObjectiveEnhance awareness and understanding of our company culture
  • KRIncrease 20% participation in company culture surveys compared to last survey cycle
  • TaskUtilize team leads to encourage survey participation
  • TaskDevelop engaging, brief content for the upcoming culture survey
  • TaskReward survey participation with minor company incentives
  • KRConduct 3 interactive workshops about company culture and values for all departments
  • TaskPrepare and distribute interactive workshop materials
  • TaskIdentify topic specifics and outline the workshop structure
  • TaskSchedule workshop sessions for different departments
  • KRImplement a monthly newsletter sharing company culture highlights, reaching all employees
  • TaskDesign the template for the company culture newsletter
  • TaskSet up a distribution system to all employees
  • TaskIdentify key cultural events and high points for the newsletter

OKRs to instill a high-performance culture in Finance Operations

  • ObjectiveInstill a high-performance culture in Finance Operations
  • KRElevate employee job satisfaction rate to 90% via targeted development programs
  • TaskInitiate regular feedback sessions to identify employee issues and concerns
  • TaskImplement rewards and recognition system to acknowledge outstanding performance
  • TaskDevelop tailored training programs focusing on employee skill enhancement
  • KRReduce financial reporting errors by 15% to ensure accuracy
  • TaskProvide staff with additional training on financial reporting
  • TaskAdopt automated financial reporting software to minimize manual errors
  • TaskImplement a double-checking system for all financial reports
  • KRIncrease department's monthly revenue by 10% through process efficiencies
  • TaskIdentify and eliminate unnecessary processes in the workflow
  • TaskTrain staff on new, streamlined procedures
  • TaskImplement more efficient, cost-saving technology

OKRs to foster a comprehensive feedback culture

  • ObjectiveFoster a comprehensive feedback culture
  • KRDecrease negative feedback issues by 30% through improvement interventions
  • TaskDevelop and implement a comprehensive customer service training program
  • TaskRegularly analyze customer satisfaction surveys for improvement areas
  • TaskRevise and optimize internal processes associated with customer complaints
  • KROrganize four constructive feedback workshops for all staff members
  • TaskOutline the key goals and topics for each feedback workshop
  • TaskArrange for appropriate facilities and equipment to host workshops
  • TaskSend invites and workshop agenda to all staff members
  • KRImplement confidential weekly team feedback surveys increasing participation by 60%

OKRs to establish robust safety culture in new manufacturing facility

  • ObjectiveEstablish robust safety culture in new manufacturing facility
  • KRAchieve zero workplace accidents and incidents
  • TaskImplement a comprehensive staff safety training program
  • TaskEstablish and enforce strict safety protocols
  • TaskRegularly inspect and maintain workplace equipment
  • KRImplement 5 safety policies & conduct biweekly safety drills
  • TaskDraft a list of 5 comprehensive safety policies
  • TaskSchedule and perform bi-weekly safety drills
  • TaskIntroduce and explain these policies to all staff
  • KRTrain 100% of workforce on core safety practices and protocols
  • TaskImplement mandatory safety training for all staff
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive safety training program
  • TaskIdentify essential safety practices for all roles

OKRs to drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement

  • ObjectiveDrive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
  • KRIncrease employee engagement by 15% through the use of feedback loops and open communication channels
  • KRIncrease team agility by implementing Scrum methodology and conducting regular retrospectives
  • TaskTrain team members on Scrum principles and methodology through workshops and coaching sessions
  • TaskAdapt sprint planning sessions to prioritize tasks and assign them according to team members' strengths
  • TaskImplement Scrum artifacts like backlog, user stories, and Sprint boards to enhance team agility
  • TaskConduct weekly retrospectives to reflect on previous sprints and identify areas of improvement
  • KRImplement an employee recognition program to encourage and reward continuous improvement efforts
  • KRAchieve a 20% decrease in time-to-market for new product releases through streamlined processes

OKRs to boost employees' understanding of corporate culture and core values

  • ObjectiveBoost employees' understanding of corporate culture and core values
  • KRConduct three engaging workshops on firm's culture and values
  • TaskOrganize appropriate logistics and facilities for the workshops
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive, engaging content for each workshop
  • TaskChoose relevant subjects pertaining to firm's culture and values
  • KRImplement a quarterly recognition program based on core values engagement
  • TaskDevelop criteria for recognising value engagement
  • TaskCreate a reward distribution plan for recognised employees
  • TaskIdentify and define company's core values clearly
  • KRMeasure a 15% increase in correct answers on our cultural awareness quiz
  • TaskEvaluate and compare new quiz results
  • TaskImplement cultural awareness training sessions
  • TaskEstablish baseline data from current quiz results

OKRs to strengthen and foster an agile culture within the team and organization

  • ObjectiveStrengthen and foster an agile culture within the team and organization
  • KRProvide agile training to 100% of team members by the end of the quarter
  • TaskMonitor attendance and progress throughout training
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for all team members
  • TaskIdentify appropriate agile training programs for the team
  • KRImplement two new agile practices in at least three project workflows
  • TaskTrain teams on the chosen agile practices
  • TaskSelect two agile practices to implement
  • TaskIdentify three project workflows to improve with agile practices
  • KRAchieve a 15% increase in project completion rate through adopting agile methods
  • TaskMonitor and adjust agile strategies regularly
  • TaskTrain staff on agile principles and techniques
  • TaskImplement agile project management methodologies into existing processes

OKRs to build a thriving culture defined by kindness within the team

  • ObjectiveBuild a thriving culture defined by kindness within the team
  • KRConduct fortnightly workshops on the importance and implementation of kindness at work
  • TaskArrange guest speakers knowledgeable about workplace kindness
  • TaskSchedule and announce regular workshops
  • TaskCreate engaging, informative workshop content
  • KRReduce workplace conflicts by at least 30% as a result of the cultivated culture
  • TaskPromote open and respectful communication channels
  • TaskImplement and prioritize regular team-building exercises
  • TaskProvide consistent training on conflict resolution
  • KRIntegrate a peer-to-peer recognition system aimed at acknowledging acts of kindness
  • TaskDevelop criteria for acknowledging acts of kindness
  • TaskImplement chosen recognition system within the team
  • TaskResearch various peer-to-peer recognition system platforms

OKRs to cultivate an autonomous, entrepreneurial culture with quick decision-making

  • ObjectiveCultivate an autonomous, entrepreneurial culture with quick decision-making
  • KRLaunch a mentorship program with 5 internal entrepreneurs and engage 30% of employees
  • TaskIdentify and select five internal entrepreneurs for mentorship roles
  • TaskPromote the program to achieve 30% employee engagement
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive mentorship program structure
  • KRTrain 80% of team members in decision-making models by end of next quarter
  • TaskMonitor and report progress regularly
  • TaskIdentify existing team members not yet trained in decision-making models
  • TaskSchedule suitable training sessions for these members
  • KRImplement a system for tracking individual initiatives and achieving 75% utilization
  • TaskMeasure and attain 75% system utilization
  • TaskEstablish a robust initiative tracking system
  • TaskTrain staff on system utilization

Culture 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Culture OKR templates

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