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What are Productivity Enhancement 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 Productivity Enhancement 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Productivity Enhancement OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
![AI feedback for OKRs in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/feedback_ai_tability.08ced31b.png)
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.
Productivity Enhancement OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Productivity Enhancement 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 enhance productivity through improved mental clarity and sustainable work habits
ObjectiveEnhance productivity through improved mental clarity and sustainable work habits
KREstablish 3 measurable, lasting career habits that improve overall work performance
KRImplement a program focused on managing workplace change by month's end
Design a comprehensive change management program
Identify key areas requiring change management
Communicate and initiate the new program effectively
KRDevelop a routine to reduce brain fog and increase memory retention by Week 8
Implement a balanced diet, rich in brain-healthy foods
Establish a daily exercise routine to improve cognitive function
Practice regular mindfulness or meditation exercises
OKRs to enhance engineering team's productivity
ObjectiveEnhance engineering team's productivity
KRIncrease project completion rate by 20%
Conduct weekly project progress and status checks
Implement a detailed project schedule for better tracking
Provide timely training and resources to team members
KRImplement a new efficiency-enhancing tool with full adoption by team
Develop comprehensive training for tool usage for the team
Select efficiency-enhancing tool based on team's tasks and workflows
Regularly monitor, assess, and provide feedback on tool usage
KRReduce engineering errors by 15%
Enhance collaboration and communication within engineering teams
Implement regular skill improvement workshops for engineers
Introduce stringent quality control and testing processes
OKRs to enhance CEO's productivity levels
ObjectiveEnhance CEO's productivity levels
KRReduce CEO's routine administrative tasks by 30%
Delegate basic email correspondence to executive assistant
Automate calendar scheduling with digital tools
Train secretary for handling routine paperwork
KRImplement two new productivity tools or strategies weekly for the CEO
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness weekly
Implement two selected productivity methods weekly
Research top productivity tools and strategies for CEOs
KRStreamline CEO’s daily scheduling system for 20% more efficiency
Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance
Implement a digital scheduling system for optimizing meeting times
Delegate non-critical meetings to department heads
OKRs to enhance office/admin operational efficiency for heightened productivity
ObjectiveEnhance office/admin operational efficiency for heightened productivity
KRAchieve a 15% increase in tasks completed per admin staff per day
Regularly review individual performance
Provide ongoing productivity training
Implement efficient task management software
KRDeliver training on new processes to 100% of administrative staff
Ensure all administrative staff complete the training
Develop comprehensive training material on the new processes
Schedule training sessions for all administrative staff
KRImplement automated system, reducing manual task time by 25%
Consult with IT to develop suitable automation software
Identify repetitive, time-consuming tasks for automation potential
Train team on utilizing the new system effectively
OKRs to boost subject count to achieve NI+500
ObjectiveBoost subject count to achieve NI+500
KRStaff training to enhance per capita productivity by 20%
Invest in productivity-enhancing tools and technologies
Establish clear productivity targets and employee incentives
Implement routine training sessions focused on efficiency and time management
KRImprove process clarity to diminish errors by 15%
Implement and track error-reducing modifications
Identify and document each step of the current process
Train all team members on new, clearer process
KRImplement efficiency-enhancing measures for a 10% surge in daily count
Invest in advanced technology to streamline the process
Regularly monitor and analyze the efficiency metrics
Train employees on newly introduced efficiency measures
OKRs to upscale overall productivity of the sales team
ObjectiveUpscale overall productivity of the sales team
KRDecrease sales cycle length by 10% through enhanced sales strategies
Encourage upselling and cross-selling in the sales team
Implement effective lead qualification to prioritize high-potential customers
Accelerate deal closure via personalized selling and effective negotiation
KRImplement comprehensive sales training, raising team's closing rate by 15%
Monitor adjustments and measure improvement in closing rates
Incorporate successful closing strategies into training modules
Develop a detailed, skill-specific sales training program
KRIncrease sales team's monthly revenue generation by 20%
Implement sales training to enhance team's selling skills
Streamline sales processes for efficiency and effectiveness
Initiate incentive programs to motivate sales team
OKRs to enhance productivity across all regional offices
ObjectiveEnhance productivity across all regional offices
KRDecrease average project turnaround time by 20% through efficient resource allocation
Implement task prioritization based on urgency and project importance
Regularly monitor and optimize resource utilization
Streamline team communication to ensure faster decision-making
KRIncrease employee engagement score by 10% via targeted training and workshops
Identify areas of low engagement via surveys or feedback forms
Organize regular workshops to boost engagement and communication
Develop targeted training programs focusing on those areas
KRIncrease quarterly output by 15% through process optimization efforts
Regularly monitor and adjust strategies for maximum output
Implement streamlined strategies for process optimization
Conduct a comprehensive audit of current operational processes
OKRs to enhance wellness and productivity of workforce
ObjectiveEnhance wellness and productivity of workforce
KRDecrease average employee sick days by 15% through wellness initiatives
Establish a supportive mental health initiative
Implement a comprehensive workplace wellness program
Provide regular health check-ups for employees
KREnsure 90% of employees complete a biometric screening or health assessment
Implement a tracking system for completed screenings
Distribute a clear, concise health assessment to all employees
Send regular reminders to employees who haven't completed theirs
KRAchieve at least 75% participation in company-provided health and wellness programs
Implement motivational incentives for health program participation
Arrange engaging workshops focusing on health benefits
Regularly communicate benefits of wellness programs to employees
OKRs to enhance team productivity with collaborative efforts
ObjectiveEnhance team productivity with collaborative efforts
KRDecrease project completion times by 15%
Implement more efficient project management tools
Incorporate additional resources or personnel
Streamline communication processes within the team
KRIncrease team work-norm compliance by 30%
Develop clear, easily understood guidelines for work-norms
Monitor and give feedback on work-norm compliance regularly
Implement regular team-building activities to foster collaboration
KRImplement 2 team-building activities with 90% participation
Schedule activity sessions and inform the team
Ensure participation and collect feedback post-activities
Identify 2 team-building activities suitable for all staff
OKRs to enhance productivity with increased automation and streamlined administration
ObjectiveEnhance productivity with increased automation and streamlined administration
KRProvide administration staff with time management training to enhance efficiency by 15%
Identify suitable time management training program for staff
Monitor and evaluate efficiency improvements post-training
Schedule training sessions for administration staff
KRImplement automation tools to minimize manual entry work by 25%
Identify daily processes that involve repetitive manual entry
Research, select, and acquire suitable automation tools
Train staff on utilizing new automation technologies effectively
KRReduce paperwork by moving 50% of reports/work to digital platform
Implement a reliable digital platform for reports
Identify essential reports suitable for digital transition
Train staff on electronic report submission
Productivity Enhancement 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
![AI feedback for OKRs in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/OKR_dashboard.a905853d.png)
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Productivity Enhancement OKR templates
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