5 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.
Building your own Public Speaker 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 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!
1. OKRs to enhance and refine my communication skills
- ObjectiveEnhance and refine my communication skills
- KRPractice public speaking at four local events
- Research and select four events suitable for public speaking
- Register and attend these local events as a speaker
- Prepare speeches relevant to each event's topic or theme
- KRReceive positive feedback on communication improvement from 6 team members
- Request feedback from team members regularly
- Implement learned techniques into daily team interactions
- Engage in training courses for effective communication skills
- KRComplete two advanced communication training workshops
- Attend and actively participate in these workshops
- Apply learned knowledge in professional communications
- Research and register for two advanced communication training workshops
2. OKRs to establish myself as a thought leader in my field
- ObjectiveEstablish myself as a thought leader in my field
- KRBuild strategic network by connecting with 20 key influencers in the field
- Identify 20 key influencers in your field for potential networking
- Reach out to influencers via email or social platforms
- Engage regularly with these influencers to foster and maintain connections
- KRSpeak at 3 major industry conferences or webinars to share insights
- Identify and contact 3 major industry conferences or webinar organizers
- Schedule and confirm speaking arrangements with organizers
- Prepare insightful and engaging presentations
- KRPublish five in-depth articles on industry-relevant topics in reputable journals
- Identify five industry-relevant topics for articles
- Submit articles to reputable journals
- Write the five in-depth articles
3. OKRs to establish a powerful and influential personal brand
- ObjectiveEstablish a powerful and influential personal brand
- KRIncrease LinkedIn network by 200 professionals within desired industry or niche
- Engage regularly in industry-related LinkedIn discussions
- Send personalized connection requests to 200 industry-specific professionals
- Post thoughtful content relevant to desired industry
- KRSecure at least 3 speaking engagements on relevant industry panels or webinars
- Create and send tailored proposals to event organizers
- Follow-up on sent proposals to secure engagements
- Identify suitable industry panels or webinars for engagement
- KRDevelop and launch personal website reaching 500 unique visitors within 3 weeks
- Use social media and email campaigns to drive traffic
- Design and build personal website with engaging, SEO-optimized content
- Implement a digital marketing strategy for website promotion
4. OKRs to enhance and refine presentation skills
- ObjectiveEnhance and refine presentation skills
- KRDeliver 10 presentations, receiving above 80% positive feedback each time
- Request and analyze feedback for improvement
- Develop engaging content for 10 distinct presentations
- Practice presenting to ensure effective delivery
- KRSuccessfully complete a professional public speaking and presentation skills course
- Enroll in a reputable public speaking course
- Practice skills learned and incorporate feedback
- Regularly participate in all course activities
- KRParticipate in local Toastmasters club meetings twice a month to practice and receive feedback
- Attend two Toastmasters meetings per month
- Engage and ask for constructive feedback
- Identify local Toastmasters clubs and their meeting schedules
5. OKRs to establish thought leadership in the B2B software product industry
- ObjectiveEstablish thought leadership in the B2B software product industry
- KRIncrease blog traffic by 30% through engagement with relevant topics and discussion
- Develop engaging, well-researched blog posts on these relevant topics
- Identify popular topics among target audience for relevant blog content
- Promote posts and engage in discussions on various social media platforms
- KRSecure 3 speaking engagements at industry leading software conferences or webinars
- Prepare and finalize unique, engaging presentation materials
- Identify and research top software conferences or webinars in the industry
- Reach out to event organizers about speaking opportunities
- KRPublish 4 insightful whitepapers on critical B2B software product needs and solutions
- Identify key issues facing B2B software products
- Research potential solutions for these issues
- Write and polish 4 comprehensive whitepapers
Public Speaker 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
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.
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.
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 Public Speaker OKRs
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.
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
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