OKRs examples for Operations
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Operations 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 more about the meaning of OKRs online.
How to use these templates?
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.
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.
We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.
Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
Operations OKRs templates
We've added Operations Objectives and Key Results, but also the initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
OKRs to improve system availability to achieve 999% uptime
Increase system uptime
Improve system redundancy and failover capabilities
Use load balancing to distribute traffic across multiple servers
Create backup systems in different geographic locations
Regularly test failover and recovery processes
Implement automated failover mechanisms
Implement proactive system monitoring
Regularly review system metrics and identify areas for improvement
Define and create alerts for critical system events
Develop a process for reviewing and responding to alerts
Set up monitoring tools for infrastructure
Increase system performance by 25%
Upgrade hardware and software components as per audit recommendations
Conduct a system audit to identify bottlenecks and inefficient processes
Optimize system settings and configurations to reduce resource consumption
Implement a system monitoring and alert system to minimize downtime
Decrease unplanned downtime by 50%
Conduct regular equipment inspections
Increase spare parts inventory
Improve operator training on equipment maintenance
Implement predictive maintenance program

OKRs to scale the team by hiring and onboarding key talent to support business expansion
Expand the business by scaling the team with quality personnel
Hire and onboard 3 experienced sales executives
Enhance team diversity by 20% via targeted recruitment strategy
Reduce time-to-fill open positions by 50% through process improvement
Recruit and integrate 2 seasoned marketing specialists
OKRs to improve team efficiency
Create a internal system for knowledge sharing
Create 25 internal articles for knowledge sharing
Run 5 internal workshops on better communication or collaboration
Team completed 40 total hours of video courses
OKRs to achieve record profitability
Make our org the most profitable, ever
Improve Operating Margin by 45%
Improve Gross Profit Margin (GPM) to 65%
Achieve working capital turnover ratio of 2
Reduce Operating Expense ration from 80% to 70%
Decrease Cost of Capital (COC) by 10%
OKRs to provide an awesome support experience
Be known for having legendary support
Improve CSAT from 70% to 85%
Write FAQ for top 20 questions asked by users
Reduce first response time to 1h
Connect support channels to Slack
Have a clear rotation of on-support calls
Improve average resolution time to be under 5h
Adopt a clear escalation process to get faster help from devs
Create internal knowledge base for common issue
Need more OKR examples?
Option 1: Use AI to generate OKRs
Try our OKRs generator, or use a goal-setting AI to generate great OKRs for you based on a description of your objectives.
Option 2: Check out other examples
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: Complete 2022 OKRs guide for Startups
- To implement: Flowing OKRs: 14 rules to simplify OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: Success metrics examples