7 customisable OKR examples for Problem Solving
What are Problem Solving 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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Problem Solving 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 Problem Solving 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 Problem Solving OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Problem Solving 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 enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Implement creative solutions to 3 ongoing business challenges
Implement and monitor the effectiveness of these solutions
Research and develop innovative strategies to address these challenges
Identify 3 key challenges affecting business productivity or growth
Solve 5 complex analytical problems per week without assistance
Allocate dedicated time daily for problem-solving
Determine and understand problem scope and requirements
Constantly develop and grow problem-solving skills
Complete 3 logic and problem-solving related online courses
Research and select three online courses focused on logic and problem solving
Systematically complete each course according to its curriculum
Enroll in the selected courses on their respective platforms
2. OKRs to enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Enhance analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Solve 10 complex business cases using analytical problem-solving methods
Review and document the solutions derived for each case
Apply analytical problem-solving methods to each case
Identify the 10 complex business cases requiring resolution
Complete an online course in data analysis by achieving 90% grade
Take weekly assessments to monitor and improve progress
Dedicate 2 hours daily for consistent learning and practice
Sign up for a reputable online data analysis course
Teach 3 co-workers problem-solving techniques enhancing team's analytical thinking ability
3. OKRs to enhance problem-solving proficiency in water treatment
Enhance problem-solving proficiency in water treatment
Complete 2 in-depth courses related to water treatment problem-solving by quarter-end
Enroll and commence the chosen courses
Complete all assignments and final exams for both courses
Identify 2 comprehensive courses related to water treatment problem-solving
Mentor 2 colleagues on developed problem-solving skills in water treatment procedures
Solve at least 3 complex, real-world water treatment problems per month
Learn advanced water treatment techniques
Propose solutions to identified problems
Research ongoing issues in global water treatment
4. OKRs to improve ticket resolution process in DACH region
Improve ticket resolution process in DACH region
Implement effective process in 95% of DACH tickets
Develop clear, concise guidelines for handling DACH tickets
Monitor and evaluate ticket resolution success rates
Train staff on new ticket handling procedures
Decrease average ticket resolution time by 25%
Implement more efficient ticket sorting and prioritization systems
Train team in advanced problem-solving techniques
Introduce automation wherever possible
Increase customer satisfaction with resolution process by 30%
Implement a comprehensive training program for customer service representatives
Develop and introduce a streamlined, multi-channel complaint resolution system
Conduct surveys to identify areas of dissatisfaction in the resolution process
5. OKRs to strengthen and broaden critical thinking skills
Strengthen and broaden critical thinking skills
Complete 3 distinct, comprehensive problem-solving exercises per week
Allocate specific time for each exercise's completion
Evaluate and review the problem-solving process weekly
Choose three unique, complex problems to solve each week
Read and critically analyze 2 new academic or scientific articles per month
Thoroughly read each article
Write a critical analysis of each article
Select two academic or scientific articles
Attend 1 workshop or seminar on logic or reasoning each month
Research upcoming workshops or seminars on logic or reasoning
Schedule the event into your personal calendar
Register for one event of interest each month
6. OKRs to achieve higher NPS and CSAT ratings
Achieve higher NPS and CSAT ratings
Provide training for customer service team to improve problem-solving and communication skills
Schedule and administer training sessions
Identify the skill gaps among the customer service team members
Find or develop a suitable training programme
Implement a feedback system to address customer concerns proactively
Train staff on handling and implementing feedback
Develop a user-friendly online platform for customer feedback
Regularly review and address customer feedback
Increase customer satisfaction by 10% through optimizing service processes
Implement customer feedback system for service improvement suggestions
Conduct staff training on customer relations and service efficiency
Streamline service processes to minimize customer waiting times
7. OKRs to enhance proficiency in DevOps with AWS
Enhance proficiency in DevOps with AWS
Earn AWS certified DevOps engineer certification by passing the professional exam
Review course material for AWS DevOps engineer certification
Regularly practice with AWS hands-on labs
Schedule and take the professional exam
Troubleshoot and resolve at least 10 complex problems using AWS DevOps knowledge
Implement solutions and confirm each problem's resolution
Develop strategies using DevOps knowledge for troubleshooting each issue
Identify and categorize ten complex problems within the AWS framework
Successfully implement 5 DevOps projects using AWS tools and services
Schedule project execution timeline and delegate necessary tasks
Equip team with training on AWS tools and services
Identify and prioritize 5 suitable projects for a DevOps approach
Problem Solving 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
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.
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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.
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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 Problem Solving OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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
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.
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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 Problem Solving OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to build a comprehensive new customer CRM database
OKRs to increase wealth by improving income and managing spending
OKRs to ensure cost-efficiency at Wonderfly Arena
OKRs to enhance client success and retention in North America
OKRs to minimize overdue 90-day balances
OKRs to reduce manual tasks through automation and process improvement
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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