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What are Execution OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
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 Execution 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Execution OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
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.
Execution OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Execution 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 establish successful strategy execution for value realization
ObjectiveEstablish successful strategy execution for value realization
KRDefine and document 3 new key operational processes to ensure strategy alignment
Document these processes in writing- Define 3 new key operational processes
- Verify process aligns with overall strategy
- KRAchieve 20% increase in KPIs directly impacted by revised strategies
- Implement relevant training for team on new strategies
- Continuously monitor and adjust strategies based on KPI results
- Review and update current strategies based on previous KPI performances
- KRImprove team's strategic alignment scores by 30% through purposeful training initiatives
- Implement regular alignment evaluation measures
- Provide constructive feedback and strategic guidelines
- Develop a comprehensive, purposeful training program
OKRs to elevate my technical execution proficiency
- ObjectiveElevate my technical execution proficiency
- KRComplete at least 4 industry relevant certification courses
- KRDeliver 3 complex projects using learned technical skills without major issues
- Monitor progress closely, solving issues promptly
- Allocate resources and teams for each complex project efficiently
- Establish a comprehensive project timeline and checkpoints
- KRGet positive feedback on improved technical skills from 5 different team members
- Actively utilize improved skills in team projects
- Request feedback from team members
- Enhance technical skills through training or self-learning
OKRs to improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
- ObjectiveImprove and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
- KRReduce website bounce rate by 10% by improving landing page SEO
- Implement engaging, keyword-focused metadata for better search engine recognition
- Improve landing page content for relevancy and clarity
- Optimize loading speed to enhance user experience
- KRRank for 20 new relevant keywords on the first page of search engine results
- Conduct a comprehensive keyword research for relevance
- Optimize website content based on selected keywords
- Build high-quality backlinks using these keywords
- KRIncrease organic website traffic by 30% through effective SEO strategies
- Enhance on-page SEO including meta descriptions, title tags, and keywords
- Create high-quality, SEO-optimized content regularly
- Improve website's loading speed for better user experience
OKRs to successfully clarify and complete the stated specific goal
- ObjectiveSuccessfully clarify and complete the stated specific goal
- KRExecute tasks effectively, achieving and surpassing the goal's set expectations
- Prioritize tasks based on the project's expected outcomes and urgency
- Keep track of performance metrics to monitor the progress continually
- Continuously refine task execution methods to enhance productivity
- KRIdentify and collect necessary resources and capabilities
- Identify needed materials and secure suppliers
- Catalog skills and capabilities of team members
- Determine budget requirements for resources
- KRClearly define the parameters and expectations of the specific goal
- Communication of expectations to all involved
- Establish criteria for measuring success
- Identify the goal and its desired outcome
OKRs to amplify data analysis abilities
- ObjectiveAmplify data analysis abilities
- KRAnalyze and produce reports from 5 different data sets per week
- Perform an in-depth analysis of the compiled data sets
- Draft and finalize comprehensive reports after each analysis
- Compile 5 different data sets weekly for analysis
- KRExecute a data driven project demonstrating the utilisation of acquired skills
- Utilize acquired skills to conduct comprehensive data research
- Present findings visually for easy comprehension and impact
- Identify a relevant problem that can be solved using data analysis
- KRComplete 3 advanced data analysis online courses with a score of 85% or higher
- Choose three advanced data analysis online courses
- Dedicate regular study hours to complete coursework
- Aim for a minimum score of 85% on all assessments
OKRs to increase expertise and execution in product knowledge and implementation
- ObjectiveIncrease expertise and execution in product knowledge and implementation
- KRImplement learned theories in three real-world projects with positive feedback
- Seek out and document positive feedback for modifications
- Select three theories acquired from recent learning to apply
- Implement chosen theories into ongoing real-world projects
- KRComplete at least two industry-related certifications or courses
- Consistently study to successfully complete the courses or certifications
- Research and list down relevant industry-related certifications or courses
- Enroll in at least two chosen courses or certifications
- KRConduct a minimum of four product knowledge sharing sessions with the team
- Schedule dates and times for each session
- Invite team members to each session
- Establish topics for four product knowledge sharing sessions
OKRs to enhance the productivity of change portfolio execution
- ObjectiveEnhance the productivity of change portfolio execution
- KRIncrease the number of completed projects by 20%
- Enhance team productivity with improved tools and training
- Prioritize projects based on their impact and effort level
- Implement stricter deadlines and clear project milestones
- KRImprove project success rate by 25%
- Implement a comprehensive project management methodology
- Improve team communication and transparency
- Enhance project tracking and monitoring mechanisms
- KRDecrease execution timeline by 15% per project
- Prioritize tasks based on project requirements
- Implement efficient project management software
- Introduce routines for regular progress check-ins
OKRs to successfully execute and prepare RTM A Pilot for next year
- ObjectiveSuccessfully execute and prepare RTM A Pilot for next year
- KRAchieve at least 90% satisfaction rate from stakeholders and team members on execution and preparedness
- Conduct targeted meetings for problem-solving
- Implement ongoing training for improved execution
- Regularly seek feedback from team and stakeholders
- KRFormulate and document a comprehensive preparation plan for next year
- Document and review the finalized preparation plan
- Identify goals and objectives for the upcoming year
- Develop a step-by-step strategy to achieve goals
- KRComplete 100% of planned RTM A Pilot tasks and activities
- Review the RTM A Pilot project plan and assign tasks accordingly
- Regularly track the progress of each task to ensure timely completion
- Address any impediments to task completion promptly and effectively
OKRs to develop a cohesive investor relations strategy for effective fundraising
- ObjectiveDevelop a cohesive investor relations strategy for effective fundraising
- KRSecure commitments for fundraising from 5 potential investors following strategy implementation
- Schedule and conduct meetings with potential stakeholders
- Obtain written commitments from investors
- Craft persuasive, personalized pitches for potential investors
- KRTrain 80% of team on strategy execution for secure investor communication
- Monitor and ensure 80% team participation in training
- Identify team members needing strategy execution training
- Schedule training sessions on secure investor communication
- KRCreate strategy document involving all departments within 1 month
- Identify key stakeholders across all departments
- Schedule meetings to discuss strategies
- Write and revise comprehensive strategy document
OKRs to improve knowledge of ozonation process
- ObjectiveImprove knowledge of ozonation process
- KRReview and understand five new research articles on ozonation every week
- KRConduct two small-scale ozonation experiments for better comprehension
- Plan and prepare the experimental procedures
- Gather necessary equipment and materials for ozonation experiments
- Execute the two small-scale ozonation experiments
- KRIncrease discussion and learning opportunities with experts by arranging four seminars/meetings
- Plan the logistics for the four seminars/meetings
- Invite the experts and promote the events
- Identify potential experts in the desired field
Execution 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.
Save hours with automated Execution OKR dashboards
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Execution OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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