10 OKR examples for Enterprise
What are Enterprise 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.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Enterprise. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Enterprise 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"
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 Enterprise OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Enterprise Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to successfully facilitate enterprise-wide requirements elicitation for tool selection
- ObjectiveSuccessfully facilitate enterprise-wide requirements elicitation for tool selection
- KRPrioritize and reach consensus on top 5 critical requirements across all departments
- Conduct meetings with all departments to discuss their requirements
- Agree on top 5 critical departmental requirements
- Analyze shared requirements for priority determination
- KRInterview 100% of department heads to gather specific departmental requirements
- Identify and list all department heads in the organization
- Schedule individual meetings with each department head
- Conduct interviews and document specific requirements
- KRDocument and categorize all elicited requirements within 60 days
- Record and finalize all categorized requirements
- Identify and list all elicited requirements
- Group listed requirements into related categories
2. OKRs to enhance enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance
- ObjectiveEnhance enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance
- KRImplement a robust governance framework across 70% of the company departments
- Train department heads on governance procedures
- Identify key departments needing governance framework implementation
- Develop a tailored governance framework
- KRDecrease non-compliance incidents by 30% through improved risk management procedures
- Implement mandatory risk management training for all employees
- Improve surveillance audits to detect non-compliance
- Update compliance policies to reflect current legislation
- KRTrain 100% of the staff on compliance regulations and company policies
- Schedule training sessions for all staff members
- Monitor and document staff's training progress
- Develop a comprehensive compliance and policy training program
3. OKRs to implement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features
- ObjectiveImplement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features
- KRSuccessfully integrate Crowdstrike into 75% of enterprise endpoints by week 8
- Install and configure Crowdstrike on identified endpoints
- Identify and categorize 75% of enterprise endpoints for Crowdstrike integration
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting post-integration
- KRIdentify and document necessary Crowdstrike features for enterprise integration by week 4
- Review Crowdstrike's offerings and identify essential features for enterprise integration
- Establish a deadline for completing this task in week 4
- Document the integration process with all essential features
- KRConduct user training on Crowdstrike's new features for all key staff by week 12
- Identify key staff for Crowdstrike's new features training
- Develop comprehensive user training plan
- Conduct training sessions by week 12
4. OKRs to boost enterprise customer attraction to our platform
- ObjectiveBoost enterprise customer attraction to our platform
- KRExpand platform features based on 75% of enterprise-client feedback
- Analyze feedback from 75% of enterprise clients
- Identify commonly requested platform features
- Initiate development of new features
- KRIncrease demo requests by 30% over the next quarter
- Implement a user-friendly online demo request form
- Enhance demo product features to attract more customer interest
- Develop targeted marketing campaigns to boost demo visibility
- KREnhance customer support satisfaction rate by 45%
- Implement a customer feedback system to gauge satisfaction
- Implement comprehensive training programs for customer support staff
- Improve product/service quality based on customer insights
5. OKRs to build an Enterprise Sales effort
- ObjectiveBecome a compelling offer for large and Enterprise customers
- KRSign 15 Enterprise customers with ACV >$60,000
- KRRecruit 3 Enterprise Sales specialists
- KRGenerate $3M in qualified Enterprise leads
6. OKRs to develop robust performance metrics for the new enterprise API
- ObjectiveDevelop robust performance metrics for the new enterprise API
- KRDeliver detailed API metrics report demonstrating user engagement and API performance
- Identify key API metrics to measure performance and user engagement
- Analyze and compile API usage data into a report
- Present and discuss metrics report to the team
- KREstablish three key performance indicators showcasing API functionality by Q2
- Launch the key performance indicators
- Develop measurable criteria for each selected feature
- Identify primary features to assess regarding API functionality
- KRAchieve 95% accuracy in metrics predictions testing by end of quarter
- Develop comprehensive understanding of metrics prediction algorithms
- Perform consistent testing on prediction models
- Regularly adjust algorithms based on testing results
7. OKRs to amplify enterprise producer engagement
- ObjectiveAmplify enterprise producer engagement
- KRAchieve 20% growth in enterprise producer sign-ups by the end of the quarter
- Create lucrative incentive programs to attract new enterprise producers
- Implement an aggressive digital marketing campaign targeting potential enterprise producers
- Optimize the sign-up process to improve user experience and conversion
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction by 10% as measured by enterprise producer survey results
- Implement a feedback system for customer complaints
- Train staff in enhanced customer service skills
- Launch a customer loyalty reward program
- KRBoost producer product usage with a 15% increase in usage metrics
- Improve product advertising and demonstration resources
- Implement targeted training sessions on product features
- Develop incentive programs for frequent usage
8. OKRs to drive sustainable growth in Enterprise sales operations
- ObjectiveDrive sustainable growth in Enterprise sales operations
- KRImprove the lead-to-deal conversion rate by 15% through precise targeting
- Identify key demographic details of current successful leads
- Implement predictive analytics to improve targeting
- Develop custom content for precise targeting
- KRIncrease average deal size by 20% without impacting sales cycle length
- Bundle products/services to increase their perceived value
- Upsell to existing customers with premium or additional services
- Conduct targeted market research to justify price increase
- KRUpskill 70% of the sales team in advanced negotiation and closing strategies
- Schedule training sessions for identified sales team members
- Monitor and assess post-training performance improvements
- Identify training programs for advanced negotiation and closing strategies
9. OKRs to successfully onboard an enterprise data catalog tool
- ObjectiveSuccessfully onboard an enterprise data catalog tool
- KRComplete tool selection process by comparing at least 4 potential solutions
- Finalize and select the most efficient solution
- Conduct a thorough comparison of the identified tools
- Identify at least four potential tool solutions
- KRTransition 70% of eligible data to the new catalog tool
- Identify eligible data for the new catalog tool transition
- Initiate migration process of 70% eligible data
- Verify successful transition and rectify any issues
- KRTrain 90% of relevant employees to correctly use the new tool
- Implement the training and track progress
- Develop a simple, effective training program
- Identify employees who need training on the new tool
10. OKRs to boost brand awareness in large enterprise SaaS market
- ObjectiveBoost brand awareness in large enterprise SaaS market
- KRAchieve a 20% increase in SaaS-related media mentions or features
- Sponsor industry events for valuable media exposure
- Increase SaaS-specific press releases and announcements
- Develop relationships with key influencers in the SaaS industry
- KRSecure ten speaking engagements at industry-specific events or conferences
- Draft and send tailored proposals to event organizers
- Identify key industry-specific events and conferences
- Follow up with event organizers regularly
- KRIncrease website traffic from SaaS businesses by 30%
- Develop and implement a targeted SEO strategy for SaaS keywords
- Initiate partnerships with influential SaaS businesses for link sharing
- Create engaging, SaaS-related content for blog posts and articles
Enterprise 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
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 Enterprise OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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.
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 Enterprise OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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