2 customisable OKR examples for Key Performance Indicators
What are Key Performance Indicators 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for Key Performance Indicators to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Key Performance Indicators 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
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives, including a GPT-4 powered goal generator
Our customisable Key Performance Indicators OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Key Performance Indicators 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!
1. OKRs to develop comprehensive KPIs for service design enhancement
Develop comprehensive KPIs for service design enhancement
Identify and categorize 15 potential KPIs critical to service design by next month
Categorize selected KPIs based on importance
Analyze and select the top 15 KPIs
Conduct research on potential service design KPIs
Measure and achieve 25% improvement in service design efficiency using new KPIs
Identify new KPIs relevant to service design efficiency
Train staff in measuring and improving these new KPIs
Implement changes, monitor progress and adjust as necessary
Implement at least 10 newly defined KPIs in ongoing service design projects
Monitor and adjust KPIs based on project outcomes
Identify 10 key performance indicators for service design projects
Incorporate the defined KPIs into ongoing projects
2. OKRs to develop robust metrics for social media content assessment
Develop robust metrics for social media content assessment
Minimize measurement errors to 2% or less across all evaluated social media content
Implement precise analytics tools for accurate data collection
Regularly audit data sets to identify discrepancies
Train teams on data collection best practices
Create a standardized measurement framework for evaluating content by week 8
Review existing content evaluation methods by week 2
Finalize and implement framework by week 8
Establish criteria for standardized measurements by week 5
Identify and define 10 key performance indicators for social media by the end of week 4
Prepare definitions for each chosen indicator
Research potential key performance indicators for social media
Draft list of the 10 most relevant indicators
Key Performance Indicators 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 Key Performance Indicators 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
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.
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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 Key Performance Indicators OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to launch and redesign our website
OKRs to improve effectiveness in asset tagging across all devices
OKRs to establish a robust, efficient new financial structure
OKRs to upgrade the quality of learner's educational journey
OKRs to ensure information security solution meets large customer requirements
OKRs to expand content distribution through podcasts or videos
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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