15 customisable OKR examples for Staff
What are Staff OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We have a collection of OKRs examples for Staff to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Staff 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 Staff OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Staff 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 achieve timely completion of all monthly billing
Achieve timely completion of all monthly billing
Streamline the billing process to reduce errors by 40%
Implement automated billing software for accuracy
Regularly audit billing transactions for discrepancies
Train staff on new invoicing procedures
Increase staff training on billing procedures to improve speed by 30%
Develop comprehensive billing procedure training modules
Regularly assess staff's speed improvement post-training
Allocate specific hours for staff training weekly
Implement a proactive billing reminder system to reduce late filings by 50%
Monitor and adjust reminders for efficacy
Train staff on reminder system usage
Identify best software for proactive billing reminders
2. OKRs to improve billing accuracy and efficiency
Improve billing accuracy and efficiency
Increase staff proficiency in billing software by conducting two skill-enhancing workshops
Evaluate staff proficiency post-training
Develop comprehensive workshop materials for billing software
Schedule two skill-enhancing workshops
Reduce billing errors by 30% through systematic process audits
Implement regular auditing of the billing system
Train employees on accurate billing procedures
Establish clear processes to investigate errors
Implement an automated billing system to expedite invoice delivery
Train staff on how to use the new system
Research and choose a suitable automated billing system
Integrate new system with current accounting software
3. OKRs to enhance talent retention strategies
Enhance talent retention strategies
Implement training programs to improve skills of at least 75% of the employees
Implement and monitor said training programs
Develop appropriate training programs in those areas
Identify areas of skill deficiency among employees
Increase employee engagement scores by 15% through enhanced communication strategies
Introduce an open-door policy for improved cross-level communication
Conduct regular, structured feedback sessions to address employee concerns
Implement weekly team meetings to discuss objectives and progress
Reduce staff turnover by 10% by implementing a comprehensive employee satisfaction program
Implement feedback from satisfaction surveys
Develop an employee satisfaction program
Conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys
4. OKRs to enhance the overall quality and operations of the childcare centre
Enhance the overall quality and operations of the childcare centre
Reduce operational costs by 10% by optimizing resource consumption and waste management
Formulate financial guidelines to monitor operational costs
Implement waste reduction strategies across all departments
Identify areas of high resource consumption for immediate optimization
Increase parent satisfaction scores by 20% through improved child engagement activities
Develop diverse, interactive educational programs for children
Implement regular surveys for parental feedback
Train staff on effective child engagement strategies
Implement 2 new training modules to enhance staff skills in child psychology
Monitor staff progress and provide feedback for improvement
Schedule and organize module implementation and staff training sessions
Identify and select 2 new child psychology training modules
5. OKRs to streamline staff operations with requisite tools and support
Streamline staff operations with requisite tools and support
Reduce process-related queries by 40% through enhanced support mechanisms
Train support staff to answer potential process-related queries
Develop comprehensive user manuals for all recurring processes
Implement intuitive software to simplify operational procedures
Shorten average process completion time by 30% via improved workflows
Analyze current workflows to identify inefficiencies
Train staff on new, more efficient workflows
Implement changes to streamline and optimize processes
Increase team productivity by 25% by implementing appropriate tech tools
Regularly assess and improve tech-tool effectiveness
Provide tech tool training for employees
Research and invest in productivity-enhancing software
6. OKRs to streamline the process of lab coat requests
Streamline the process of lab coat requests
Reduce time to fulfill requests from 1 week to 3 days
Streamline the request processing system for efficiency
Train staff in swift order fulfillment procedures
Implement automated fulfillment systems where possible
Implement digital request platform improving efficiency by 30%
Research leading digital request platforms in the current market
Monitor and adjust platform usage to ensure efficiency gains
Train staff on utilizing this new platform effectively
Achieve a 90% satisfaction rate on the lab coats requests process survey
Request regular feedback to improve services
Implement a streamlined process for lab coat requests
Conduct regular training for staff handling requests
7. OKRs to enhance response communication quality
Enhance response communication quality
Increase customer satisfaction score for communication by 20%
Enhance multichannel communication platforms
Implement comprehensive communication training for customer service staff
Develop regular feedback mechanism for customers
Reduce response time by 30% for all communication channels
Regularly review and streamline communication processes
Implement automated response software for customer inquiries
Train staff on efficient communication and problem-solving techniques
Conduct bi-weekly training for staff on effective communication techniques
Identify key topics in effective communication techniques
Schedule and facilitate the bi-weekly training sessions
Develop bi-weekly training modules and materials
8. OKRs to enhance system stability to improve overall mobility
Enhance system stability to improve overall mobility
Reduce the number of outage incidents by half to minimize mobility interruptions
Implement predictive maintenance for all transportation vehicles
Train staff on rapid problem identification and resolution
Conduct regular software and hardware performance checks
Improve system uptime by 25% to ensure continuous and smooth mobility operations
Regularly inspect and maintain all system hardware
Continuously monitor system performance and fix glitches
Implement redundant backup solutions, preventing downtime
Implementan automated alert system for 100% identification of potential stability threats
Train staff on system operation and threat response
Identify suitable automated alert system software
Install and test the automated system
9. OKRs to elevate the quality of customer service
Elevate the quality of customer service
Implement new staff training to increase the customer service skills score by 25%
Develop a comprehensive customer service training program
Allocate staff members to participate in the training
Evaluate and monitor improvements in customer service scores
Reduce service complaints by 30% through improved response times
Regularly review and update response time goals
Introduce better systems for ticket prioritizing functionality
Implement customer service training to enhance response efficiency
Improve customer satisfaction scores by 20% in the customer feedback survey
Implement regular staff training on superior customer service
Develop a loyalty program appealing to existing customers
Initiate a quick response system for customer inquiries
10. OKRs to amplify sales of IT services and staff augmentation
Amplify sales of IT services and staff augmentation
Improve lead conversion rates by 10% through targeted sales initiatives
Upscale IT staff augmentation sales by 20%
Initiate upselling and cross-selling training for sales team
Develop specialized sales pitch and strategies for upscale clients
Identify potential markets for higher-end IT staff augmentation
Achieve a 15% increase in new contract signings for IT services
Enhance sales strategies to attract potential customers
Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns for IT services
Improve service offerings based on customer feedback
11. OKRs to improve the accuracy of patient estimations
Improve the accuracy of patient estimations
Achieve 95% positive feedback on estimation accuracy from surveyed patients
Implement a comprehensive training program on effort estimation for medical staff
Establish a regular review and feedback mechanism for estimation system
Engage patients for feedback on time estimation via surveys
Implement a new patient estimation system to reduce errors by 30%
Research available patient estimation systems
Decide on a system and get staff training
Implement and monitor the new system
Train all staff members on new estimation techniques and tools within six weeks
Schedule training sessions for all staff members
Identify necessary resources for the training
Monitor the progress of the training
12. OKRs to enhance communication tools for internal project members
Enhance communication tools for internal project members
Achieve 15% increase in project collaboration as measured by communication platform analytics
Promote and facilitate open project discussions
Implement regular team meetings to review project progress
Introduce new communication platform with analytics
Provide efficient communication suite to 100% of team members
Evaluate existing communication tools for suitability and efficiency
Select and purchase optimal communication suite for team
Train all team members on using the new communication suite
Conduct training sessions to improve mastery of communication tools for 90% of staff
Identify necessary communication tools for staff training
Implement training sessions for all staff members
Develop comprehensive training course on these tools
13. OKRs to enhance finance department's risk management initiatives
Enhance finance department's risk management initiatives
Implement a comprehensive risk monitoring system by end of quarter
Select appropriate risk monitoring software
Train staff on system usage and reporting
Identify key risk factors for ongoing review
Achieve a 20% increase in risk management staff competency through targeted training programs
Develop targeted training programs addressing identified skill gaps
Implement training programs and assess staff competency improvements
Identify specific areas requiring competency improvement in risk management staff
Reduce operational errors by 25% through improved controls and processes
Evaluate and upgrade existing tools and systems
Implement stricter quality control measures
Conduct regular staff training on operational procedures
14. OKRs to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of billing and collection process
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of billing and collection process
Increase billing accuracy to 98% by reducing system or process errors
Conduct regular accuracy audits for all transactions
Provide ongoing training for billing staff
Implement a digital invoice verification system
Achieve 10% reduction in overdue receivables through consistent follow-ups
Implement a structured follow-up policy for all outstanding invoices
Automate reminders for overdue receivables
Train staff in effective collection communication strategies
Implement an automated reminder system to increase on-time payments by 15%
Research popular automated reminder systems on market
Train staff on how to use this system
Select and purchase appropriate reminder system software
15. OKRs to execute Seamless Transition to Cloud Infrastructure
Execute Seamless Transition to Cloud Infrastructure
Train 90% of IT staff on cloud management and procedures
Monitor and record staff training progress and completion
Schedule and coordinate cloud management training sessions
Identify IT staff members needing cloud management training
Achieve 30% utilization of cloud storage by migrating existing data
Develop a strategic data migration plan
Implement data transfer to reach set utilization target
Identify essential data suitable for cloud migration
Reduce on-premise server usage by 50% through cloud migration
Develop a comprehensive migration strategy
Execute strategy, monitor, and optimize cloud usage
Identify servers eligible for cloud migration
Staff 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
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
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 Staff OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full 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
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.
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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 Staff OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to enhance technical solution delivery for customer projects
OKRs to implement Unified Standards Across all Hospital Units
OKRs to successful communication of global software project rollout
OKRs to increase sales of coaching services to independent professionals
OKRs to strengthen revenue streams for Flying Training Academy
OKRs to develop expertise in a specific field
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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