8 customisable OKR examples for Project Execution
What are Project Execution 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 Execution 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 Execution 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 Project Execution OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Project Execution. 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 elevate my technical execution proficiency
Elevate my technical execution proficiency
Complete at least 4 industry relevant certification courses
Deliver 3 complex projects using learned technical skills without major issues
Monitor progress closely, solving issues promptly
Allocate resources and teams for each complex project efficiently
Establish a comprehensive project timeline and checkpoints
Get positive feedback on improved technical skills from 5 different team members
Actively utilize improved skills in team projects
Request feedback from team members
Enhance technical skills through training or self-learning
2. 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
3. OKRs to implement a robust performance measurement system
Implement a robust performance measurement system
Conduct a pilot run and fix any identified issue by week 12
Conduct the pilot run during week 11
Identify and solve any issues by week 12
Finalize the pilot run procedure by end of week 10
Develop automated processes for tracking these indicators by week 8
Identify necessary indicators for automation by week 2
Implement and test automation process by week 7
Design automation process for tracking indicators by week 5
Identify and define 10 key performance indicators for system by week 4
Finalize and define selected KPIs by week 4
Review system functions and operation by week 1
Identify 10 potential performance indicators by week 2
4. OKRs to enhance leadership abilities for a novice team lead
Enhance leadership abilities for a novice team lead
Demonstrate improvement by leading 2 successful projects by the end of next quarter
Identify and clearly define two potential leadership projects
Develop a comprehensive, deadline-oriented action plan for each
Execute, manage, and monitor progress for both projects effectively
Achieve a mean feedback score of 4+ from team members in leadership effectiveness
Improve communication and decision-making skills
Implement a regular and effective leadership training program
Solicit and apply feedback from team members
Complete a certified leadership training course by quarter-end
Research and select a certified leadership training course
Enroll in the chosen leadership training course
Complete the training course and obtain certification
5. OKRs to successfully Deliver Roadmap on Schedule
Successfully Deliver Roadmap on Schedule
Achieve 75% of roadmap milestones by the midpoint evaluation
Prioritize tasks to ensure effective workflow and progress
Develop a detailed, achievable roadmap with distinct milestones
Monitor and track progress regularly against milestones
Draft and finalize the project roadmap within the first 2 weeks
Ensure 100% completion and delivery of the project roadmap by quarter end
Monitor progress regularly and provide effective feedback and assistance
Establish clear, achievable goals for every team member involved in the project
Dedicate specific time for addressing potential disruptions or project hurdles
6. OKRs to implement strategic initiatives to improve execution and value realization
Implement strategic initiatives to improve execution and value realization
Enhance stakeholder satisfaction by 10% through better strategic alignment
Identify areas of misalignment and develop improvement plans
Conduct a thorough review of current strategic alignment methods
Implement changes and track stakeholders' satisfaction growth
Achieve a 15% rise in measurable value from implemented initiatives
Identify areas for initiative implementation with the maximum benefit potential
Establish a system to track measurable value growth
Develop and execute strategies for selected initiatives
Increase strategic project completion rate by 20%
Conduct regular team meetings for effective communication and updates
Provide additional training to improve employee project handling skills
Implement project management software to track and streamline tasks
7. OKRs to improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
Improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
Reduce website bounce rate by 10% by improving landing page SEO
Implement engaging, keyword-focused metadata for better search engine recognition
Improve landing page content for relevancy and clarity
Optimize loading speed to enhance user experience
Rank for 20 new relevant keywords on the first page of search engine results
Conduct a comprehensive keyword research for relevance
Optimize website content based on selected keywords
Build high-quality backlinks using these keywords
Increase organic website traffic by 30% through effective SEO strategies
Enhance on-page SEO including meta descriptions, title tags, and keywords
Create high-quality, SEO-optimized content regularly
Improve website's loading speed for better user experience
8. OKRs to increase expertise and execution in product knowledge and implementation
Increase expertise and execution in product knowledge and implementation
Implement learned theories in three real-world projects with positive feedback
Seek out and document positive feedback for modifications
Select three theories acquired from recent learning to apply
Implement chosen theories into ongoing real-world projects
Complete at least two industry-related certifications or courses
Consistently study to successfully complete the courses or certifications
Research and list down relevant industry-related certifications or courses
Enroll in at least two chosen courses or certifications
Conduct a minimum of four product knowledge sharing sessions with the team
Schedule dates and times for each session
Invite team members to each session
Establish topics for four product knowledge sharing sessions
Project Execution 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.
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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.
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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 Project Execution 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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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 Project Execution OKR templates
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: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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