13 customisable OKR examples for Excellence
What are Excellence 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Excellence to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Excellence OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Feel free to explore our tools:
- Use our free OKR generator
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Our customisable Excellence OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Excellence. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to establish a high-performance Operational Excellence Office
Establish a high-performance Operational Excellence Office
Implement 2 office operational frameworks to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Train staff on new operational frameworks usage
Research suitable operational frameworks for implementation
Identify current inefficiencies within office processes
Achieve a team satisfaction rate of 85% in the initial performance review
Address feedback and implement suggested improvements
Foster a positive work environment through team building
Conduct anonymous satisfaction surveys among team members
Hire and train 3 qualified office personnel, ensuring adept role-fit competency
Develop and implement comprehensive training for new hires
Assess applicants' skills to ensure role-fit competency
Advertise available office positions through relevant channels
2. OKRs to achieve operational excellence across all business areas
Achieve operational excellence across all business areas
Improve process output by accelerating workflow speed by 20%
Implement automated systems to streamline operations
Analyze current workflow to identify bottlenecks and delays
Train staff on efficiency improving strategies
Enhance employee productivity by providing training, aiming for 90% completion
Monitor and report the training completion rate continuously
Conduct regular training sessions for all levels of employees
Identify necessary training programs for different job roles
Increase efficiency by reducing operational errors by 15%
Introduce automated systems for high-error processes
Continually review and improve current procedures
Implement training programs focusing on reducing operational mistakes
3. OKRs to implement operational excellence in product development
Implement operational excellence in product development
Train 100% of development team on Lean Six Sigma tools by quarter end
Provide training material to all team members
Schedule Lean Six Sigma training sessions for the team
Confirm all team members complete the training
Reduce product development cycle time by 20%
Provide employee training on rapid prototyping techniques
Implement efficient project management methodologies
Streamline approval processes and eliminate unnecessary steps
Introduce 3 new metrics to monitor operational efficiency in product development process
Implement tracking systems for chosen metrics
Identify potential metrics for tracking operational efficiency
Train team on understanding and utilizing new metrics
4. OKRs to build a robust and efficient Cloud Center of Excellence
Build a robust and efficient Cloud Center of Excellence
Implement standardized best practices for cloud usage across all departments
Conduct seminars for all departments on implementing these practices
Monitor and review the effectiveness of these practices regularly
Develop an extensive guide on standardized cloud usage best practices
Train 5 employees on advanced cloud technologies to increase internal expertise
Identify suitable advanced cloud technology training programs
Schedule training sessions for the five employees
Monitor and assess post-training performance improvement
Improve cloud service productivity by 20% by optimizing existing processes
Develop a strategy for optimizing existing workflows
Conduct analysis of current cloud service process inefficiencies
Implement changes and measure resulting productivity boost
5. OKRs to enhance delivery excellence through supporting responsible projects
Enhance delivery excellence through supporting responsible projects
Measure delivery performance improvements accurately
Establish key performance indicators for delivery efficiency
Implement a data tracking system for deliveries
Analyze performance metrics regularly and objectively
Increase system uptake by 20%
Implement an effective marketing and promotion strategy
Provide comprehensive user training and support
Improve user interface for enhanced system accessibility
Engage with project managers for successful implementation
Schedule regular progress meetings with project managers
Collaborate on problem-solving for project challenges
Provide clear, constructive feedback for ongoing projects
6. OKRs to increase project engagement for delivery excellence
Increase project engagement for delivery excellence
Provide training for 100% of project teams
Identify necessary skills for each project team
Schedule and conduct training sessions
Develop comprehensive training programs accordingly
Implement feedback loop to continuously improve project delivery
Develop a system for gathering and consolidating feedback
Establish a routine for regular project status updates and review
Implement changes based on feedback and review effectiveness
Increase project adoption of systems by 20%
Encourage feedback about the system for improvements
Train team members on functionalities and benefits of the system
Integrate system use into routine project processes
7. OKRs to boost sales operations by advancing customer satisfaction, innovation, and operational excellence
Boost sales operations by advancing customer satisfaction, innovation, and operational excellence
Implement 2 new innovative strategies to optimize sales procedures
Research emerging sales strategies in our industry
Develop and document two new optimized sales procedures
Train the sales team on newly implemented strategies
Reduce operational inefficiencies by 10% through data-driven action plans
Analyze current operational data to identify inefficiencies
Develop data-driven action plans targeting identified areas
Implement action plans and monitor progress regularly
Attain a 15% increase in positive customer feedback on sales service
Initiate a customer feedback improvement plan
Enhance the post-sale follow-up process
Implement comprehensive sales representative training program
8. OKRs to elevate operational excellence and customer experience
Elevate operational excellence and customer experience
Increase customer satisfaction scores by a minimum of 15%
Implement thorough, user-friendly customer service training for all staff members
Information gathering - Survey customers to identify common satisfaction issues
Develop an effective customer loyalty program with exclusive benefits
Implement at least 2 new process improvements, increasing efficiency by 10%
Identify areas in the workflow that require improvements
Create and implement 2 new efficient strategies
Monitor and measure efficiency increases
Reduce product delivery time by 20% within the quarter
Implement more efficient packaging methods
Streamline the order fulfillment process
Enhance courier partnerships for expedited delivery
9. OKRs to and with quality
Deliver work with exceptional quality
Increase productivity by 25% through optimization of work processes
Increase the number of positive customer feedback by 50%
Achieve a customer satisfaction rating of 95% or higher
Complete 100% of tasks before the deadline
10. OKRs to improve product excellence and expedite shipping
Improve product excellence and expedite shipping
Shorten average shipping time by 20% across all product lines
Optimize warehouse organizational system to improve efficiency
Implement expedited processing for all product lines
Negotiate faster delivery times with shipping providers
Implement one new quality control technique and reduce customer complaints by 10%
Research and select a new quality control technique to implement
Train staff in the new quality control method application
Track customer complaints to measure improvements
Achieve a 15% decrease in product defects identified through quality checks
Develop new quality control procedures
Implement research on common defect trends
Conduct regular training sessions for staff
11. OKRs to enhance investor relations operations to drive excellence and stakeholder satisfaction
Enhance investor relations operations to drive excellence and stakeholder satisfaction
Achieve 90% accuracy in timely reporting and dissemination of investor-related information
Provide training and resources to ensure all staff members understand and follow reporting protocols
Implement an efficient system for tracking and organizing investor-related information
Establish clear guidelines and deadlines for reporting and disseminating investor information
Regularly monitor and review the accuracy of investor-related information before dissemination
Improve investor satisfaction rating to 4.5 out of 5 through effective feedback and responsiveness
Establish a streamlined communication channel to provide timely updates and responses to investors
Assign dedicated staff to promptly address investor inquiries and concerns
Conduct training programs for employees on effective feedback techniques and responsiveness to enhance investor satisfaction
Implement regular investor surveys to gather feedback on satisfaction rating and identify areas for improvement
Increase investor confidence by reducing average response time for inquiries by 30%
Streamline internal communication channels to ensure swift resolution of investor inquiries
Train customer support team to prioritize and respond promptly to investor inquiries
Regularly monitor and analyze response times to identify areas for improvement and optimization
Implement automated email templates for frequently asked investor inquiries
Increase investor engagement by 20% through proactive communication and targeted outreach
Conduct personalized phone calls to address specific investor queries and provide support
Host monthly webinars to update investors on market trends and the company's progress
Develop a quarterly newsletter with updates, performance metrics, and investment opportunities
Expand social media presence to share regular updates, industry insights, and engage with investors
12. OKRs to establish a comprehensive Operational Excellence Program
Establish a comprehensive Operational Excellence Program
Achieve a 15% increase in overall operational efficiency metrics by quarter end
Train workforce in lean management for optimized performance
Implement technological upgrades to optimize production processes
Regularly review and streamline workflow processes
Identify and document 20 potential business processes for optimization
Prioritize processes for potential optimization
Review existing operations and identify 20 optimization possibilities
Document each process in detail, noting inefficiencies
Implement operational improvements in at least 5 identified business processes
Develop strategies for operational enhancements
Identify 5 business processes needing improvement
Implement improved processes in those identified areas
13. OKRs to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence in sales operations
Enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence in sales operations
Implement at least two new initiatives for improving operational efficiency
Implement and evaluate selected initiatives
Identify areas of operations that need improvement
Research and design potential efficiency initiatives
Reduce operational errors in sales processes by 15%
Develop real-time monitoring system for sales operations
Implement comprehensive training for sales team on best practices
Perform routine audits to identify possible mistakes
Achieve a 10% increase in positive customer satisfaction survey responses
Implement regular customer service training for all staff
Develop an incentive program for positive survey completion
Introduce a post-service follow-up system to address issues
Excellence OKR best practices to boost success
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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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.
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Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
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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 turn your Excellence OKRs in a strategy map
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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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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 Excellence OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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