5 customisable OKR examples for Public Speaker

What are Public Speaker 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.

OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Public Speaker 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.

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Our customisable Public Speaker OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Public Speaker. 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!

1OKRs to enhance and refine my communication skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance and refine my communication skills
  • Key ResultPractice public speaking at four local events
  • TaskResearch and select four events suitable for public speaking
  • TaskRegister and attend these local events as a speaker
  • TaskPrepare speeches relevant to each event's topic or theme
  • Key ResultReceive positive feedback on communication improvement from 6 team members
  • TaskRequest feedback from team members regularly
  • TaskImplement learned techniques into daily team interactions
  • TaskEngage in training courses for effective communication skills
  • Key ResultComplete two advanced communication training workshops
  • TaskAttend and actively participate in these workshops
  • TaskApply learned knowledge in professional communications
  • TaskResearch and register for two advanced communication training workshops

2OKRs to establish myself as a thought leader in my field

  • ObjectiveEstablish myself as a thought leader in my field
  • Key ResultBuild strategic network by connecting with 20 key influencers in the field
  • TaskIdentify 20 key influencers in your field for potential networking
  • TaskReach out to influencers via email or social platforms
  • TaskEngage regularly with these influencers to foster and maintain connections
  • Key ResultSpeak at 3 major industry conferences or webinars to share insights
  • TaskIdentify and contact 3 major industry conferences or webinar organizers
  • TaskSchedule and confirm speaking arrangements with organizers
  • TaskPrepare insightful and engaging presentations
  • Key ResultPublish five in-depth articles on industry-relevant topics in reputable journals
  • TaskIdentify five industry-relevant topics for articles
  • TaskSubmit articles to reputable journals
  • TaskWrite the five in-depth articles

3OKRs to establish a powerful and influential personal brand

  • ObjectiveEstablish a powerful and influential personal brand
  • Key ResultIncrease LinkedIn network by 200 professionals within desired industry or niche
  • TaskEngage regularly in industry-related LinkedIn discussions
  • TaskSend personalized connection requests to 200 industry-specific professionals
  • TaskPost thoughtful content relevant to desired industry
  • Key ResultSecure at least 3 speaking engagements on relevant industry panels or webinars
  • TaskCreate and send tailored proposals to event organizers
  • TaskFollow-up on sent proposals to secure engagements
  • TaskIdentify suitable industry panels or webinars for engagement
  • Key ResultDevelop and launch personal website reaching 500 unique visitors within 3 weeks
  • TaskUse social media and email campaigns to drive traffic
  • TaskDesign and build personal website with engaging, SEO-optimized content
  • TaskImplement a digital marketing strategy for website promotion

4OKRs to enhance and refine presentation skills

  • ObjectiveEnhance and refine presentation skills
  • Key ResultDeliver 10 presentations, receiving above 80% positive feedback each time
  • TaskRequest and analyze feedback for improvement
  • TaskDevelop engaging content for 10 distinct presentations
  • TaskPractice presenting to ensure effective delivery
  • Key ResultSuccessfully complete a professional public speaking and presentation skills course
  • TaskEnroll in a reputable public speaking course
  • TaskPractice skills learned and incorporate feedback
  • TaskRegularly participate in all course activities
  • Key ResultParticipate in local Toastmasters club meetings twice a month to practice and receive feedback
  • TaskAttend two Toastmasters meetings per month
  • TaskEngage and ask for constructive feedback
  • TaskIdentify local Toastmasters clubs and their meeting schedules

5OKRs to establish thought leadership in the B2B software product industry

  • ObjectiveEstablish thought leadership in the B2B software product industry
  • Key ResultIncrease blog traffic by 30% through engagement with relevant topics and discussion
  • TaskDevelop engaging, well-researched blog posts on these relevant topics
  • TaskIdentify popular topics among target audience for relevant blog content
  • TaskPromote posts and engage in discussions on various social media platforms
  • Key ResultSecure 3 speaking engagements at industry leading software conferences or webinars
  • TaskPrepare and finalize unique, engaging presentation materials
  • TaskIdentify and research top software conferences or webinars in the industry
  • TaskReach out to event organizers about speaking opportunities
  • Key ResultPublish 4 insightful whitepapers on critical B2B software product needs and solutions
  • TaskIdentify key issues facing B2B software products
  • TaskResearch potential solutions for these issues
  • TaskWrite and polish 4 comprehensive whitepapers

Public Speaker 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 Insights DashboardTability'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 Insights DashboardTability'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 Public Speaker 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.

A strategy map in TabilityTability'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 Public Speaker 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.

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