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4 OKR examples for Onboarding Efficiency

What are Onboarding Efficiency 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 Onboarding Efficiency 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 Onboarding Efficiency OKRs with AI

How to create great OKRs for any scenario in seconds

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.

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.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
  • 3. Use natural language to describe your goals

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

How to improve existing OKRs with AI feedback

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

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
  • 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
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.

Using the free OKR generator to get a quick template

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.

Our Onboarding Efficiency OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Onboarding Efficiency. 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!

1OKRs to increase platform onboarding efficiency

  • ObjectiveIncrease platform onboarding efficiency
  • KRIncrease user satisfaction rating for onboarding process to 4.5 out of 5
  • KRAchieve 95% completion rate for onboarding tasks
  • KRDecrease average onboarding time by 10%
  • KRReduce onboarding support tickets by 20% through improved self-service resources
  • TaskImplement a user-friendly FAQ page addressing common onboarding queries and concerns
  • TaskDevelop video tutorials to visually guide users through the onboarding process
  • TaskRevamp knowledge base content with clear and detailed instructions for onboarding steps
  • TaskConduct regular surveys to gather feedback and identify areas for further improvement
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2OKRs to streamline the volunteer onboarding process for efficiency

  • ObjectiveStreamline the volunteer onboarding process for efficiency
  • KRImplement a digital onboarding process, reducing paperwork by 80%
  • TaskTrain staff on using and managing the digital process
  • TaskDevelop a digital form for the employee onboarding process
  • TaskTransition all traditional paperwork to the new system
  • KRReduce the average onboarding time per volunteer by 50%
  • TaskImplement an efficient volunteer scheduling system
  • TaskSimplify the volunteer application process
  • TaskProvide pre-orientation training materials online
  • KRIncrease volunteer retention rate within their first month by 30%
  • TaskImplement a mentorship program for new volunteers
  • TaskOrganize engaging team-building activities
  • TaskRegularly recognize and appreciate volunteer contributions

3OKRs to enhance the employee adaptation process for better integration

  • ObjectiveEnhance the employee adaptation process for better integration
  • KRImplement a new orientation program for 80% of newly hired employees
  • TaskDevelop metric tools to track program participation and effectiveness
  • TaskAssign a team to implement and oversee the new orientation program
  • TaskDesign an effective, comprehensive orientation structure for new hires
  • KRIncrease employee engagement score by 25% after 3 months of employment
  • TaskConduct consistent one-on-one check-ins with each employee
  • TaskImplement regular team-building activities
  • TaskUse recognition programs to reward outstanding work
  • KRDecrease average time to full productivity for new hires by 20%
  • TaskInclude performance tracking in the first week
  • TaskProvide mentorship programs for quicker skill acquisition
  • TaskImplement an intensive, streamlined onboarding program

4OKRs to implement the new onboarding program to speed up deal closure time

  • ObjectiveImplement the new onboarding program to speed up deal closure time
  • KRReduce the average time to first deal by 25% by week 12
  • TaskTrain team in aggressive prospecting strategies
  • TaskImplement sales acceleration software for efficiency
  • TaskOptimize pitch to better engage and convert leads
  • KRTrain 80% of the sales team on the new onboarding program by week 8
  • TaskComplete training and assess understanding by week 8
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for sales team by week 3
  • TaskIdentify key elements for the onboarding program by week 1
  • KRDevelop program curriculum and necessary resources by week 4
  • TaskEstablish a timeline and assign topics to each week
  • TaskIdentify necessary topics and learning outcomes for the program curriculum
  • TaskGather and organize needed resources for curriculum content

Onboarding Efficiency 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.

How to track your Onboarding Efficiency OKRs

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.

A strategy map in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 Onboarding Efficiency OKR templates

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