13 customisable OKR examples for Strategic Partnerships
What are Strategic Partnerships 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.
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 Strategic Partnerships 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 Strategic Partnerships 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:
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Our customisable Strategic Partnerships OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Strategic Partnerships Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to enhance strategic partnerships through relationship management
Enhance strategic partnerships through relationship management
Forge 3 beneficial partnerships with new industry leaders
Negotiate terms of partnership agreements
Identify potential industry leaders for partnership opportunities
Initiate outreach to discuss potential collaboration
Increase client satisfaction score by 20% through frequent engagement and feedback
Implement weekly check-ins with clients for feedback
Launch a monthly satisfaction survey for clients
Enhance communication response time with clients
Reduce client conflicts by 15% by improving conflict management strategies
Assign a dedicated conflict resolution team within client service department
Develop a standardized conflict resolution protocol
Implement regular conflict resolution training for client-facing employees
2. OKRs to optimize financial operations for strategic partnerships and alliances
Optimize financial operations for strategic partnerships and alliances
Improve financial reporting accuracy for partnerships and alliances by 20%
Regularly review and adjust the reporting process
Implement robust data verification systems for financial records
Offer refresher training on financial reporting standards
Implement collaborative tools and processes to increase efficiency by 25%
Research and select collaborative tools suited for our operations
Monitor usage and productivity weekly for improvements
Develop and deliver thorough training on chosen tools
Reduce processing cost of partnership transactions by 15%
Implement automated systems for streamlined partnership transactions
Negotiate lower fee rates with third-party payment processors
Optimize operational processes to increase transactional efficiency
3. OKRs to build strategic partnerships to reach new audiences and drive customer acquisition
Expand customer acquisition through strategic partnerships
Achieve a 20% increase in revenue from converted partnership leads
Establish 5 new partnerships with relevant brands in our industry
Increase website traffic by 30% through partnership-driven promotions
Generate 100 new leads by leveraging partner networks and referrals
4. OKRs to successfully manage strategic partnership
Drive strategic partnership success
Secure 3 new strategic partnerships by leveraging network and industry connections
Initiate contact with potential partners to gauge interest in forming a strategic partnership
Identify potential strategic partners based on existing network and industry connections
Present the benefits and value of a strategic partnership and negotiate terms
Finalize agreements and establish clear communication channels for ongoing collaboration
Maintain a customer satisfaction score of 90+ for all strategic partnership accounts
Provide ongoing training and support to ensure customers are maximizing value from the partnership
Regularly conduct surveys to measure customer satisfaction for all strategic partnership accounts
Identify areas of improvement based on survey feedback and implement necessary changes
Keep open lines of communication with strategic partnership accounts to address any concerns or issues promptly
Increase revenue from strategic partnerships by 15% through cross-selling and upselling
Train sales team on cross-selling techniques to effectively promote additional products/services
Implement a referral program to incentivize existing clients to refer new customers to strategic partners
Identify complementary products/services and develop a cross-selling strategy to upsell existing clients
Conduct market research to identify potential strategic partners for joint marketing and sales efforts
Achieve a renewal rate of 95% for strategic partnership contracts
5. OKRs to boost overall brand visibility
Boost overall brand visibility
Launch 2 advertising campaigns to boost customer engagement by 50%
Implement campaigns across chosen digital platforms
Monitor and analyze campaign performance regularly
Develop two creative, targeted advertising campaigns
Increase social media followers by 30% to widen online presence
Generate engaging content regularly to foster audience interaction
Utilize hashtags effectively to increase discoverability
Collaborate with influencers to expand reach
Facilitate 3 strategic partnerships for cross promotions enhancing reach by 20%
Identify potential partners that align with the company's market and values
Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements and launch campaigns
Initiate discussions with these partners about cross-promotion opportunities
6. OKRs to robustly improve the industrial sector's market strategy
Robustly improve the industrial sector's market strategy
Identify and establish strategic partnerships with at least 3 relevant companies
Research companies that align with our strategic goals
Formalize partnerships through agreements or contracts
Initiate contact and discuss partnership opportunities
Successfully implement 2 market strategies improving sector growth by 15%
Identify and analyze two potential market growth strategies
Develop clear implementation plans for chosen strategies
Track and measure the implemented strategies' growth regularly
Increase the industrial sector's market share by 10%
Develop and implement robust industrial marketing strategies
Conduct a comprehensive market analysis and competitor research
Improve existing product offerings and assess potential innovations
7. OKRs to secure partnerships with strategic industry leaders to drive business growth
Establish key partnerships to drive growth
Identify and prioritize potential partners based on revenue and market share
Track the success of each partnership by setting clear KPIs and regularly measuring progress
Develop a compelling pitch deck and present to at least 10 potential partners
Sign partnership agreements with at least 3 of the identified partners
8. OKRs to enhance IT stability in the DACH region through strategic global and local collaborations
Enhance IT stability in the DACH region through strategic global and local collaborations
Implement 2 new IT infrastructure projects successfully with minimized downtime
Implement projects during least busy hours to minimize disruption
Prioritize tasks, delegate accordingly, and monitor progress regularly
Identify required resources and create detailed project plans for each system
Secure 3 new strategic partnerships with reputable IT service providers by end of Q2
Finalize and formalize partnership agreements
Identify reputable IT service providers for potential partnership
Set up meetings to present partnership proposals
Achieve a 25% reduction in IT-related complaints/issues from regional stakeholders
Improve IT infrastructure for enhanced efficiency
Implement advanced IT troubleshooting training for staff
Establish effective communication channels for IT issues
9. OKRs to enhance synergy between startup house and startup ecosystem
Enhance synergy between startup house and startup ecosystem
Expand network with 15 new startup ecosystem partners by end of next quarter
Reach out with partnership proposals to potential partners
Identify potential startup ecosystem partners for collaboration
Follow up regularly and establish formal partnerships
Develop and organize 4 collaborative innovation workshops for startup house members
Coordinate logistics, including location, materials, and guest speakers
Determine workshop topics and objectives tailored to startup house members
Create and distribute workshop schedules, invitations and promotional materials
Facilitate 3 successful partnerships between startup house members and ecosystem players
Identify potential partners within startup house members and ecosystem players
Organize introductory meetings between identified parties
Support negotiations to formalize partnership agreements
10. OKRs to successful Business Launch in Africa
Successful Business Launch in Africa
Achieve product engagement from 10,000 unique African users
Offer tailored user-support services in local languages
Partner with African influencers for product endorsements
Develop user-centered, localized marketing strategies for African markets
Forge and establish 3 strategic local partnerships by quarter end
Identify potential local businesses for partnership opportunities
Arrange meetings to discuss potential collaborations
Negotiate terms and finalize partnership agreements
Gain a 5% market share in the chosen African region
Establish relationships with local distribution channels for product accessibility
Develop a targeted marketing strategy focusing on the identified local interests
Conduct market research to understand local customer preferences and buying habits
11. OKRs to boost sales volume and ensure long-term company sustainability
Boost sales volume and ensure long-term company sustainability
Develop two new client relationships for potential future sales agreements
Identify potential clients aligning with our product/service offerings
Develop and present tailored proposals to identified clients
Reach out to potential clients, initiate discussions
Implement cost-saving measures to improve net profit margin by 10%
Evaluate and optimize supplier contracts for lower costs
Optimize workforce management to reduce overtime payments
Implement energy-saving procedures in company operations
Achieve a 15% increase in sales by expanding our customer base
Enhance customer service to improve retention rates
Develop and implement an aggressive marketing strategy
Identify and target new customer demographics
12. OKRs to maximize pipeline generation from partner channels
Maximize pipeline generation from partner channels
Secure 5 new strategic partnerships delivering at least 20% of total leads
Identify potential partners in the industry
Approach and negotiate partnership agreements
Implement and monitor partner-driven lead generation tactics
Implement 2 joint marketing campaigns resulting in 30% increase in qualified leads
Track and optimize campaign performance for lead generation
Identify suitable partners for joint marketing campaigns
Develop unique marketing strategies involving both companies
Train 100% of partner sales teams on product portfolio to boost referral opportunities
Schedule mandatory training sessions for partner sales teams
Monitor and track participation until 100% completion
Create a comprehensive training module on product portfolio
13. OKRs to expand and excel in the Spanish Market
Expand and excel in the Spanish Market
Increase Spanish market share by 15%
Develop localized marketing strategies tailored to the Spanish audience
Improve customer service with bilingual support staff
Partner with popular Spanish influencers for product promotions
Launch effective marketing campaigns in at least 5 major Spanish cities
Develop unique marketing strategies tailored for each city
Identify top 5 Spanish cities with the largest target market
Allocate budget for comprehensive marketing campaigns in each city
Secure at least 3 strategic partnerships in Spain
Identify potential partnership opportunities in Spain
Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements
Initiate conversations with selected businesses
Strategic Partnerships 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 Strategic Partnerships 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
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 Strategic Partnerships 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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