13 customisable OKR examples for Writer
What are Writer 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Writer 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 Writer 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
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Our customisable Writer OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Writer 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 improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
Improve and optimize team's SEO projects' execution and output
Reduce website bounce rate by 10% by improving landing page SEO
Implement engaging, keyword-focused metadata for better search engine recognition
Improve landing page content for relevancy and clarity
Optimize loading speed to enhance user experience
Rank for 20 new relevant keywords on the first page of search engine results
Conduct a comprehensive keyword research for relevance
Optimize website content based on selected keywords
Build high-quality backlinks using these keywords
Increase organic website traffic by 30% through effective SEO strategies
Enhance on-page SEO including meta descriptions, title tags, and keywords
Create high-quality, SEO-optimized content regularly
Improve website's loading speed for better user experience
2. OKRs to elevate productivity in academic research
Elevate productivity in academic research
Implement and maintain a research schedule, ensuring minimum 5 hours of effective work daily
Draft a dedicated 5-hour daily research schedule
Regularly evaluate and adjust schedule for effectiveness
Implement routine to follow the established research schedule
Submit two high-quality research pieces for publication review
Conduct comprehensive research on chosen topics
Submit papers for publication review
Write and edit two research papers
Attend at least 3 professional development workshops related to research methods or practices
Ensure participation in each workshop attended
Register for the chosen professional development workshops
Identify suitable workshops focused on research methods
3. OKRs to enhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
Enhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
Improve user-satisfaction score regarding documentation clarity by 25%
Revise and simplify technical language in existing documentation
Collect user feedback regularly to pinpoint confusion
Input visual aids to enhance document comprehensibility
Increase documentation completeness by 30%
Conduct comprehensive review of existing documents for gaps
Allocate resources for completing incomplete documents
Establish system to maintain document updates
Conduct bi-weekly documentation review and update to ensure current and error-free information
Evaluate and rectify any errors in the documentation
Update outdated sections of the document
Set a bi-weekly schedule for documentation reviews
Reduce customer support queries about product functionality by 20%
Conduct regular user experience testing for feedback
Launch an online FAQ page on product functionality
Improve product user manual for clarity and comprehensiveness
4. OKRs to enhance our performance measurement and reporting
Enhance our performance measurement and reporting
Improve clarity and precision of all reports, targeting a 95% comprehension rate
Incorporate visuals to increase report understanding
Implement clear, concise language in all report writing
Conduct regular report comprehension checks
Implement an analytics tool to track performance metrics across all departments
Identify key performance indicators for each department
Train department heads on how to use the tool
Research and choose a suitable analytics tool
Increase reporting accuracy by reviewing and correcting discrepancies by 20%
Identify and review current reports for errors
Implement strict data verification measures
Correct discrepancies found in data reports
5. OKRs to launch a functional business intelligence platform
Launch a functional business intelligence platform
Develop a prototype with minimum viable features in 6 weeks
Identify and outline key minimum viable features
Allocate tasks among team members
Start rapid prototyping and iterative testing
Define and finalize technical specifications within 3 weeks
Review, adjust, and approve final technical specifications
Prepare draft of detailed technical specifications
Identify necessary technical aspects and requirements
Gain initial user feedback by conducting testing with 20 people
Identify 20 people willing to participate in product testing
Prepare and administer a feedback questionnaire post-testing
Analyze and report the feedback gathered from participants
6. OKRs to secure 6.5M for nonprofit
Secure 6.5M for nonprofit
Obtain 1.5M in grants from foundations
Prepare compelling, detailed grant proposals
Identify suitable foundations for grant applications
Submit all proposals as per requirements
Raise 2M through online fundraising campaigns
Launch and continuously monitor the campaign's performance
Develop a compelling marketing strategy
Identify key audiences to target during online fundraising
Secure 3M through corporate partnerships
Initiate negotiations and finalize partnership agreements
Identify potential corporate partners based on synergy and financial potential
Develop a compelling partnership proposal showcasing mutual benefits
7. OKRs to establish myself as a thought leader in my field
Establish myself as a thought leader in my field
Build 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
Speak 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
Publish 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
8. OKRs to increase website traffic by 30% through SEO and content marketing
Boost website traffic
Achieve 50% higher engagement on social media posts
Improve website ranking on targeted keywords
Increase organic traffic by 20%
Increase backlinks by 15%
9. OKRs to conduct website audit to fix technical SEO issues
Improve website technical SEO
Decrease page load time by 25%
Reduce broken links by 50%
Increase website mobile-friendliness score by 10 points
Improve website's search engine indexation rate by 20%
10. OKRs to consistently publish high-quality content aligned with audience needs
Increase audience engagement through high-quality content
Achieve a minimum of X% engagement rate on all social media platforms
Implement X new content formats to diversify and expand our audience reach
Increase website traffic by X% through SEO optimization
Increase email open rates by X% through personalized and segmented email campaigns
11. OKRs to successfully execute "Test Objective"
Successfully execute "Test Objective"
Deliver final report documenting the results and lessons learned
Document lessons learned and improvement strategies
Finalize and proofread the final report
Highlight primary results and key findings
Complete initial research and preparation by Week 2
Dedicate Day 8 to thorough examination of available resources
Finalize and document findings and preparations by Day 14
Define research objectives and desired outcomes by Day 6
Achieve 25% progress towards "Test Objective" every week
Assess weekly targets and track progress consistently
Actively utilize learning resources to understand concepts better
Allocate dedicated time daily for focused test preparation
12. OKRs to promulgate key private market trends through impactful content
Promulgate key private market trends through impactful content
Garner at least 10 industry insider endorsements to boost content credibility
Draft personal, compelling outreach letters to insiders
Identify and list 20 industry insiders relevant to the content
Send endorsement requests and follow up regularly
Produce and publish 5 insight-filled reports with relevant private market trends
Research recent private market trends and data for content
Publish reports on relevant platforms
Draft and refine 5 separate insightful reports
Attract and retain 1000 unique monthly visitors to the trend-highlighting content
Implement SEO strategies to improve search engine visibility
Share content across multiple social media platforms regularly
Develop a consistent schedule for posting new, engaging content
13. OKRs to enhance skill at describing campus locations
Enhance skill at describing campus locations
Get feedback on descriptions from 3 different peers for improvement
Analyze received feedback for possible improvements
Send descriptions to selected peers for feedback
Identify 3 peers to review your descriptions
Achieve a 90% satisfactory rating on descriptive composition focused on campus locations
Regularly practice writing descriptive compositions
Thoroughly study descriptions of various campus locations
Request and incorporate feedback from peers
Practice detailed description of 5 different campus places every week
Choose 5 unique campus locations to explore each week
Review and revise your descriptions regularly for improvement
Write a detailed description for each chosen location
Writer 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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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 Writer 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 Writer OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to increase project engagement for delivery excellence
OKRs to boost revenue by fostering lucrative partnerships with OOH agencies
OKRs to ensure effective management of EUC assets
OKRs to participate in project formulation and business case development
OKRs to minimize unavoidable equipment downtime next quarter
OKRs to optimize onboarding process for call center recruits
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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