3 customisable OKR examples for Project Deliverables

What are Project Deliverables 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 Project Deliverables 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 Project Deliverables 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.

Our customisable Project Deliverables OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Project Deliverables. 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 increase client satisfaction by meeting project deliverables and expectations

Enhance satisfaction by meeting expectations
Achieve 95% success rate in meeting project objectives
Reduce project delivery time by 15%
Improve client feedback ratings by 20%
Increase project completion rate by 10%

Implement this OKR

2. OKRs to improve efficiency in meeting deadlines and deliverables

Improve efficiency in meeting deadlines and deliverables
Improve timely deliveries by delivering 90% of projects ahead of schedule
Train staff on time management techniques
Implement project management tools for effective scheduling
Regularly monitor and adjust project timelines
Reduce task completion time beyond deadlines by 40%
Implement strict time management strategies
Use project management tools for efficient tracking
Streamline processes to eliminate unnecessary steps
Enhance project management skills by completing a certified course in the quarter
Research suitable project management certification courses
Complete and pass the certification course
Enroll in chosen certification course

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Implement this OKR

3. OKRs to decrease time from idea to product deliverables

Decrease time from idea to product deliverables
Reduce the average time spent on idea validation by 20%
Streamline the idea validation process to eliminate unnecessary steps
Conduct regular brainstorming sessions to generate and validate ideas collectively
Utilize rapid prototyping to gauge user interest and validate ideas more efficiently
Implement a feedback mechanism to quickly evaluate the viability of ideas
Improve project planning to ensure timely completion of all deliverables
Regularly track progress and provide feedback to address potential delays promptly
Implement agile project management methodologies to adapt and adjust plans efficiently
Assign responsibilities and ensure the team understands the scope and requirements
Break down project into smaller tasks with clear deadlines for each deliverable
Increase efficiency in the product development process by streamlining workflows
Enhance cross-team collaboration to minimize bottlenecks and accelerate decision-making
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and timelines to streamline decision-making processes
Implement regular cross-team meetings to share updates and coordinate efforts effectively
Foster a collaborative culture by encouraging open communication and sharing of ideas
Create a centralized platform for sharing documents and information to improve access and transparency

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Implement this OKR

Project Deliverables 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 OKRs

Tip #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 transparency

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 Project Deliverables OKRs in a strategy map

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

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.

Tability'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 Project Deliverables OKR templates

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

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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