2 OKR examples for Project Delivery Speed
What are Project Delivery Speed 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 Delivery Speed 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 Delivery Speed 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"
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 Project Delivery Speed OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Project Delivery Speed Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to enhance work ethos focusing on integrity, speed, passion, and transparency
- ObjectiveEnhance work ethos focusing on integrity, speed, passion, and transparency
- KRComplete 100% of assigned tasks with zero integrity-related issues
- Review every task breakdown meticulously to understand expectations completely
- Prioritize and execute tasks with complete honesty and transparency
- Ensure ongoing self-audit and cross-checking work accuracy
- KRImprove project delivery speed, reducing turnaround time by 20%
- Streamline project workflows to eliminate unnecessary steps
- Implement more efficient project management tools
- Enhance team training for productivity improvement
- KRIncrease 360-degree feedback scores on passion and transparency by 35%
- Implement proactive feedback mechanisms for immediate action
- Arrange workshops to enhance staff communication and transparency
- Promote passion through exciting company wide initiatives
2. OKRs to accelerate the delivery of consulting projects
- ObjectiveAccelerate the delivery of consulting projects
- KRReduce project delays by 15% through enhanced resource allocation
- Assess and optimize team efficiency regularly
- Provide resource allocation training to project managers
- Implement a robust resource management software system
- KRImplement new project management tool and train all project members by week 6
- Schedule comprehensive tool training for all project members
- Implement the new tool and complete training by week 6
- Select suitable project management tool for our needs
- KRAchieve a 10% improvement in project completion speed by the end of the quarter
- Implement efficient project management tools and strategies
- Provide training for enhanced team productivity
- Regularly monitor and adjust timelines as needed
Project Delivery Speed 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
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 Project Delivery Speed OKRs
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.
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 Delivery Speed OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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