15 customisable OKR examples for Management
What are Management 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.
How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.
That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for Management 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.
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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.
Our customisable Management OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Management. 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 implement robust third-party risk management system
Implement robust third-party risk management system
Achieve 95% completion of resilience testing and contingency planning for identified risks
Identify and list all possible risks in the operational process- Develop and initiate resilience testing for each identified risk
- Devise contingency plans for each risk based on test results
- Develop and launch third-party risk grading system impacting 80% of relationships
- Identify key risk factors impacting third-party relationships
- Develop a grading system based on these factors
- Implement and communicate the grading system to relevant parties
- Identify and document 100% of third-party relationships and inherent risks
- Catalogue all existing third-party relationships
- Assess and note each relationship's inherent risk
- Create a comprehensive documentation of findings
2. OKRs to enhance and streamline our risk management processes
- Enhance and streamline our risk management processes
- Identify and document at least 30 potential risks impacting our business operations
- Document all identified risks in a risk register
- Categorize each risk and its potential impact
- Conduct a comprehensive risk identification process
- Implement risk mitigation strategies for 100% of identified top-priority risks
- Identify and prioritize all potential risks within the operation
- Develop appropriate countermeasures for top-priority risks
- Implement and monitor these mitigation strategies consistently
- Achieve a 20% decrease in operational disruptions due to better risk management
- Implement risk management training for all operational employees
- Introduce proactive maintenance system to avoid disruptions
- Regularly review and update risk management strategies
3. OKRs to to excel in autonomous project management
- To excel in autonomous project management
- Complete 100% of projects within the designated timeframe and budget
- Prioritize projects based on deadlines and budget parameters
- Consistently monitor progress towards project goals
- Efficiently manage resources and time allocation
- Implement 3 new innovative project management methods to improve efficiency
- Research latest innovative project management methodologies
- Select and plan implementation of three methods
- Train staff on new techniques and monitor efficiency impacts
- Improve project success rate by 20% through streamlined decision making
- Review and revise current project management processes
- Invest in decision-making training for project leads
- Implement a clear decision-making hierarchy within project teams
4. OKRs to identify the most efficient lifecycle management tools
- Identify the most efficient lifecycle management tools
- Conduct interviews with 5 users of each shortlisted tool for firsthand reviews
- Prepare thoughtful, relevant interview questions
- Schedule and conduct user interviews
- Identify and contact 5 users from each shortlisted tool
- Evaluate at least 10 different lifecycle management tools by end of quarter
- Research and assess each tool's functionalities
- Identify potential lifecycle management tools to evaluate
- Compile findings and make recommendations
- Present a detailed comparative report highlighting top 3 tools based on predefined parameters
- Analyze and compare the functionality of each tool
- Identify top three tools based on predefined parameters
- Compile a detailed comparative report for presentation
5. OKRs to improve time management and task prioritization
- Improve time management and task prioritization
- Increase productivity by completing 90% of priority tasks
- Minimize distractions by creating a focused work environment
- Use time blocking techniques to allocate dedicated time for priority tasks
- Set clear and specific goals for each priority task
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance
- Develop a daily schedule that ensures adequate time allocation for important tasks
- Regularly review and adjust the daily schedule to ensure optimal time allocation
- Minimize distractions by setting boundaries and establishing designated work areas or times
- Allocate specific time blocks for each important task in the daily schedule
- Identify and prioritize important tasks based on urgency and importance
- Reduce time wasted on low-value activities by 50%
- Identify low-value activities through a comprehensive analysis of daily tasks
- Delegate low-value activities to appropriate team members for increased productivity
- Implement time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks and setting realistic deadlines
- Continuously review and optimize processes to eliminate or automate low-value activities
- Attend time management training to learn effective techniques
- Research and find a suitable time management training program
- Enroll in the selected time management training course
- Implement and practice the learned time management techniques consistently
- Actively participate and engage in all training sessions
6. OKRs to attain the position of Technical Program Management Director
- Attain the position of Technical Program Management Director
- Increase team's KPI achievement by 15%
- Boost employee motivation through incentives
- Implement regular team goal-setting and tracking sessions
- Enhance training programs to improve skillset
- Successfully lead five cross-functional projects, improving completion rate by 20%
- Identify and assemble cross-functional project teams
- Implement and monitor project management strategies
- Establish clear project goals and timelines
- Complete advanced leadership course for relevant career development
- Enroll in a suitable course based on relevance to career
- Research available advanced leadership courses online
- Complete all coursework and assessments on schedule
7. OKRs to enhance proficiency in time management
- Enhance proficiency in time management
- Implement a daily scheduling routine and adhere to it 90% of the time
- Set reminders for each scheduled task
- Review and adjust the routine weekly
- Create a daily schedule outlining tasks and times
- Complete online time management course by mid-quarter
- Complete the online time management course
- Register for the online time management course
- Dedicate regular weekly hours for course study
- Reduce weekly wasted time by half assessed via a time tracking tool
- Implement a time tracking tool to monitor weekly activities
- Identify areas of wasted time and inefficiency
- Develop new routines to streamline workload
8. OKRs to improve effectiveness of vendor management as a recruiter
- Improve effectiveness of vendor management as a recruiter
- Decrease vendor-related issues by 30%
- Foster better communication with vendors
- Monitor and assess vendor performance regularly
- Implement a more effective vendor selection process
- Improve satisfaction rate in regular vendor surveys by 15%
- Develop a vendor appreciation scheme
- Evaluate and improve current vendor management procedures
- Implement regular feedback sessions with vendors
- Increase number of reliable vendors by 20%
- Research and identify potential, reputable industry vendors
- Negotiate contracts and onboard qualified vendors
- Initiate contact and vet new vendors for reliability
9. OKRs to enhance risk management in the finance department
- Enhance risk management in the finance department
- Decrease risk-related financial losses by 15%
- Strengthen internal audit procedures
- Provide staff training on risk management
- Implement regular financial risk assessment strategies
- Develop and train staff on 3 new risk mitigation strategies
- Identify and outline 3 new risk mitigation strategies
- Prepare a comprehensive training program around these strategies
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for staff
- Implement risk assessment tools to identify 20% more financial risks
- Choose appropriate risk assessment tools
- Train staff on proper tool usage
- Monitor and measure effectiveness regularly
10. OKRs to implement service management for new work stream
- Implement service management for new work stream
- Identify and train a dedicated service management team by week 4
- Begin team training by week 4
- Develop a comprehensive training plan for newly hired team
- Hire service management professionals suitable for the team
- Achieve 95% satisfaction rate in client feedback for the new service management operation by week 12
- Solicit, analyze, and apply client feedback weekly
- Implement thorough employee training on service management
- Regularly assess and adjust client-communication strategies
- Develop and implement a comprehensive service management plan by week 8
- Draft comprehensive service management plan
- Identify current service management gaps
- Implement plan by week 8
11. OKRs to optimize vendor management for talent acquisition
- Optimize vendor management for talent acquisition
- Implement a standardized assessment system for all vendors
- Develop criteria for a standardized vendor assessment system
- Train team members on the new assessment process
- Deploy the newly standardized assessment system with all vendors
- Reduce hiring time by 15% by streamlining vendor processes
- Implement streamlined software for more efficient vendor communication
- Regularly evaluate and update vendor process checkpoints
- Incorporate automatic tracking for vendors' performance
- Increase vendor success rate by 20% through performance tracking and feedback
- Set measurable, achievable performance goals for vendors
- Regularly provide constructive feedback to vendors
- Implement a comprehensive performance tracking system for all vendors
12. OKRs to develop a robust vendor management framework
- Develop a robust vendor management framework
- Train 75% of procurement team in using the new vendor management system
- Schedule vendor management system training sessions
- Identify which team members require training
- Evaluate training effectiveness post-completion
- Identify and categorize 100% of existing vendors by end of quarter
- Develop categorization criteria based on vendor parameters
- Compile a comprehensive list of all existing vendors
- Sort each vendor into the corresponding categories
- Implement vendor evaluation criteria for 60% of categorized vendors
- Develop evaluation criteria based on industry standards
- Apply evaluation criteria and analyze results
- Identify top categories for 60% of our vendors
13. OKRs to enhance data centralization for data-driven management support
- Enhance data centralization for data-driven management support
- Train 90% of management personnel on using the new data management system effectively
- Schedule training sessions for all management personnel
- Identify qualified trainers knowledgeable in the new system
- Monitor and assess personnel's competency post-training
- Implement a centralized data management system improving accessibility by 50%
- Implement new system and staff training programs
- Evaluate current data management systems and identify accessibility issues
- Select and procure a centralized data management system
- Increase the data accuracy and reliability in the new system by 70%
- Regularly update and cleanse data to maintain accuracy
- Implement data validation rules to minimize entry errors
- Conduct routine system testing and error checking sessions
14. OKRs to boost capabilities in efficient time management
- Boost capabilities in efficient time management
- Reduce procrastination and wasted time to less than one hour per workday
- Limit social media use during work hours
- Prioritize tasks using a to-do list
- Set specific, manageable daily goals and deadlines for tasks
- Successfully complete 100% of projects earlier than the deadline indicated
- Periodically revisit timelines and adjust as necessary
- Start projects early to maximise working timeframe
- Improve efficiency with consistent daily progress
- Read and finish at least two industry-recognized books on time management strategies
- Choose two reputable time management books
- Summarize key time management strategies learned
- Create a reading schedule to meet deadline
15. OKRs to enhance adaptability in changing scenarios
- Enhance adaptability in changing scenarios
- Successfully adapt to at least three unforeseen changes without disrupting workflow
- Regularly practice stress management techniques
- Develop and maintain mental agility for unexpected situations
- Implement robust contingency plans for various scenarios
- Complete an online course in Change Management for skill enhancement
- Research and select a highly-rated Change Management online course
- Enroll in chosen online Change Management course
- Dedicate consistent time daily to complete course modules
- Define and implement a change management process by end of Quarter
- Develop a comprehensive change management plan
- Implement and monitor the proposed plan
- Identify necessary changes based on company objectives
Management 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.
Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRsTip #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.
Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparencyTip #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 Management OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the 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.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf 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 Management OKR templates
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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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