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10 OKR examples for Team Diversity

What are Team Diversity 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.

To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Team Diversity. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Building your own Team Diversity 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"

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 Team Diversity OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Team Diversity 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!

1OKRs to enhance employee inclusivity and engagement in the workplace

  • ObjectiveEnhance employee inclusivity and engagement in the workplace
  • KRDecrease employee turnover rate by 15%
  • TaskImplement comprehensive, regular employee satisfaction surveys
  • TaskEstablish clear, responsive communication channels
  • TaskDevelop competitive benefits package and advancement opportunities
  • KRIncrease responses on employee engagement surveys by 30%
  • TaskOffer incentives for completing the survey
  • TaskSimplify the survey for easier completion
  • TaskImplement a communication strategy emphasizing survey importance
  • KRImplement a minimum of 2 diversity and inclusion training sessions per group
  • TaskSchedule two training sessions for each group
  • TaskCommunicate training dates and details to groups
  • TaskIdentify suitable diversity and inclusion training programs
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2OKRs to promote cultural humility for diverse, healthy team building

  • ObjectivePromote cultural humility for diverse, healthy team building
  • KRIncrease overall diversity rate in new hires by 25%
  • TaskCollaborate with diverse professional and student organizations
  • TaskImplement a diversity-focused recruitment strategy
  • TaskProvide unconscious bias training to hiring managers
  • KRAchieve 90% positive feedback on diversity and inclusion efforts from employee surveys
  • TaskDevelop and promote a workplace inclusion policy
  • TaskImplement diversity and inclusion training for all staff members
  • TaskRegularly solicit employee feedback on inclusion efforts
  • KRImplement a cultural humility workshop for 80% of team leaders
  • TaskSchedule workshop for 80% of team leaders
  • TaskEnsure effective post-workshop follow-up activities
  • TaskIdentify suitable cultural humility workshop providers

3OKRs to increase and diversify our portfolio of local, small-scale, and minority-owned vendors

  • ObjectiveIncrease and diversify our portfolio of local, small-scale, and minority-owned vendors
  • KRCreate and implement a supplier diversity policy within the organization
  • TaskDraft a comprehensive supplier diversity policy for the organization
  • TaskConduct training sessions to implement the policy
  • TaskObtain leadership approval for the proposed policy
  • KRIncrease procurement from woman- and minority-owned vendors by 25%
  • TaskDevelop partnerships with these targeted vendors
  • TaskOrganize procurement training focusing on diversity
  • TaskIdentify potential woman- and minority-owned suppliers
  • KRIdentify and onboard at least 20 new local, small-scale vendors by quarter end
  • TaskFacilitate onboarding process for selected vendors
  • TaskResearch potential local, small-scale vendors
  • TaskInitiate contact and build relationships

4OKRs to enhance leadership inclusivity across all teams

  • ObjectiveEnhance leadership inclusivity across all teams
  • KRImplement inclusivity training for all team leaders by the end of the quarter
  • TaskIdentify relevant inclusivity training programs for team leaders
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for each team leader
  • TaskMonitor and report on training progress and effectiveness
  • KRDecrease leadership team's turnover rate by 20% through fostering inclusivity
  • TaskEncourage open dialogue about inclusivity during team meetings
  • TaskImplement comprehensive diversity training for all management level employees
  • TaskEstablish a mentoring program that promotes inclusivity
  • KRIncrease internal survey's inclusivity score by 30% among leadership team
  • TaskEncourage honest communication through anonymous feedback
  • TaskRevise survey questions to eliminate unconscious bias
  • TaskImplement mandatory leadership training on diversity and inclusivity

5OKRs to promote and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

  • ObjectivePromote and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
  • KRIncrease the representation of underrepresented groups by 10% in all departments
  • TaskImplement mandatory diversity and inclusion training for staff
  • TaskRevise promotion policies to ensure equity
  • TaskDevelop recruitment strategies targeting underrepresented groups
  • KRConduct and achieve a 90% participation rate in diversity and inclusion training
  • TaskDevelop a clear, compelling case for why diversity training is necessary
  • TaskSet and communicate clear participation expectations to all employees
  • TaskPromote the training through engaging communications
  • KRImprove inclusivity score by 15% as measured in quarterly employee engagement survey
  • TaskIncrease representation across all levels & departments
  • TaskImplement regular diversity and inclusivity training workshops
  • TaskFoster an open, transparent communication culture

6OKRs to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse office culture

  • ObjectiveFoster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse office culture
  • KRAchieve 20% improvement in diversity and inclusion survey results
  • TaskCreate a diversity and inclusion team
  • TaskRevise hiring practices to prioritize diversity
  • TaskImplement diversity and inclusion training for all staff
  • KRImplement diversity training to 100% of team members
  • TaskIdentify suitable diversity training programs or providers
  • TaskConfirm and record each team member's training completion
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all team members
  • KRIncrease minority hiring by 25%
  • TaskOffer diversity and inclusion training for hiring managers
  • TaskImplement inclusive hiring practices in the recruitment process
  • TaskEstablish partnerships with minority-focused professional organizations

7OKRs to cultivate an inclusive and engaging work environment for all employees

  • ObjectiveCultivate an inclusive and engaging work environment for all employees
  • KRAchieve a 20% improvement in overall employee satisfaction scores
  • TaskImplement feedback changes to improve work culture and environment
  • TaskDesign and implement an employee recognition program
  • TaskConduct regular surveys to assess current employee satisfaction levels
  • KRIncrease employee survey engagement rate by 30%
  • TaskImplement attractive incentives for completing the survey
  • TaskSimplify survey to reduce completion time
  • TaskCommunicate survey importance via company-wide email
  • KRImplement a diversity and inclusion training program for 100% of team leaders
  • TaskDetermine the content and structure of the training program
  • TaskSchedule and communicate training sessions to all team leaders
  • TaskIdentify or hire qualified, experienced trainers for instruction

8OKRs to enhance gender diversity across all layers of the organization

  • ObjectiveEnhance gender diversity across all layers of the organization
  • KRMeasure and achieve a 20% improvement in employee gender diversity engagement survey scores
  • TaskImplement gender-neutral communication and practices
  • TaskDevelop a gender diversity training program for all employees
  • TaskConduct regular gender diversity engagement surveys
  • KRIncrease the representation of diverse genders by 30% in leadership roles
  • TaskEstablish mandatory diverse gender leadership training programs
  • TaskImplement affirmative action in leadership succession plans
  • TaskIncrease outreach for leadership positions to diverse gender groups
  • KRImplement a gender diversity training program for all employees
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate the program's effectiveness post-implementation
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
  • TaskResearch and select a comprehensive gender diversity training program
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9OKRs to improve Arbor's inclusivity

  • ObjectiveImprove Arbor's inclusivity
  • KRConduct diversity training for all employees
  • TaskCommunicate training details and expectations to all staff
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for all employees
  • TaskIdentify a well-recognized diversity training program or consultant
  • KRImplement two new inclusive policies or initiatives company-wide
  • TaskDevelop two new inclusive policies or initiatives
  • TaskIdentify areas needing inclusivity improvement within the company
  • TaskLaunch and communicate these policies company-wide
  • KRIncrease diversity representation in leadership roles by 10%
  • TaskImplement mandatory diversity and inclusion training for all staff members
  • TaskActively recruit diverse candidates for leadership roles
  • TaskDevelop targeted leadership programs for underrepresented employees

10OKRs to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our performance evaluation process

  • ObjectiveEnhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our performance evaluation process
  • KRDevelop and implement a new performance review structure that equally emphasizes DEI
  • TaskCreate a draft plan integrating DEI into reviews
  • TaskResearch DEI-focused performance review methods
  • TaskImplement and monitor the new structure
  • KRIncrease the representation of diverse employees in the top performance quartile by 25%
  • TaskPromote diverse employees based on their skills and performance
  • TaskImplement diversity training sessions to team leaders
  • TaskDevelop inclusive hiring strategies targeting diverse talent pools
  • KRTrain 100% of our evaluators on DEI principles and bias elimination techniques
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive DEI training program for evaluators
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all evaluators
  • TaskMonitor and track evaluators' progress and understanding

Team Diversity 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 Team Diversity 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

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.

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 Team Diversity OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.