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What are Key Results 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 Results 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.

How to write your own Key Results OKRs

1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI

You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.

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.

Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.

Watch the video below to see it in action 👇

Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool

If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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.

Option 3. Use the free OKR generator

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.

Key Results OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Key Results 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 effectively craft and define OKR for strategic clarity

  • ObjectiveEffectively craft and define OKR for strategic clarity
  • KRDevelop engaging, SMART, and unique KRs for each department
  • TaskGather insights on specific objectives for each department
  • TaskCraft unique, measurable KRs aligned with these objectives
  • TaskFacilitate workshops for SMART KR development and engagement
  • KRConduct training sessions on OKR interpretation and implementation for all team leads
  • TaskEvaluate and refine training impact periodically
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive OKR interpretation and implementation curriculum
  • TaskSchedule regular training sessions for team leads
  • KREstablish a monitoring process to track the progress of all OKRs
  • TaskIdentify and assign team members responsible for monitoring each OKR progress
  • TaskDetermine key metrics to measure progress of all OKRs
  • TaskImplement a tracking system to consistently record OKR data

OKRs to implement effective and smart goal-setting strategies

  • ObjectiveImplement effective and smart goal-setting strategies
  • KRReview and refine goal-setting process after completion of each goal
  • TaskAnalyze the effectiveness of completed goal
  • TaskIdentify improvements for future goal-setting process
  • TaskImplement identified improvements in next goal plan
  • KRMonitor progress bi-weekly, ensuring 80% goal achievement rate
  • TaskDevelop report formats for bi-weekly updates
  • TaskSchedule bi-weekly progress review meetings
  • TaskCreate system to track 80% goal achievement rate
  • KRFormulate 2 new, measurable and achievable goals each week
  • TaskDetermine two realistic, quantifiable goals
  • TaskCreate plan with steps to achieve each goal
  • TaskBrainstorm personal or professional objectives for the week

Key Results 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

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.

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.

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 Key Results OKRs

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

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 Key Results OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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