2 OKR examples for Writing

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 Writing 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 more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for OKR

Your objectives should be ambitious, but achievable. Your key results should be measurable and time-bound. It can also be helfpul to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Building your own OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

- Use our free OKRs generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives – including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

How to track OKRs

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework.

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.

We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.

Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

Writing OKRs templates

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results for Writing.

OKRs to improve your writing skills

  • ObjectiveImprove my writing skills
  • Key ResultIncrease the average time spent writing from 1h to 4h/week
  • Key ResultIncrease the number of words published per week from 250 to 1,500 words
  • Key ResultIncrease the accuracy of spelling and grammar in written work by 20%
  • TaskImplement a system for feedback and follow-up on errors.
  • TaskUtilize a spell-check tool for all documents.
  • TaskEstablish an internal style guide for written work.
  • TaskHave a colleague or supervisor review all written work.
  • Key ResultIncrease the average rating of written pieces by 1 star
  • TaskCreate action plans to improve the quality of written pieces.
  • TaskIdentify areas of improvement based on survey feedback.
  • TaskMonitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
  • TaskConduct a survey to understand why pieces are rated lower than expected.
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OKRs to improve writing skills

  • ObjectiveImprove blog post writing skills
  • Key ResultIncrease the average time spent on each blog post by 20%
  • Key ResultReceive at least 10 positive comments on blog posts
  • Key ResultCreate and publish 3 blog posts with a minimum of 500 words each

More OKR templates

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

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.