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What are Author 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Author to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Author OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
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.
Author OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Author 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!
OKRs to increase high-quality backlinks for improved domain authority
ObjectiveBoost domain authority by acquiring high-quality backlinks
KRSecure backlinks from at least 10 new high-authority websites- KRAchieve 50% increase in referral traffic through link building efforts
- KRIncrease organic search traffic by 15% with new backlink acquisition
- KRMonitor and track domain authority improvement using reliable metrics
OKRs to improve Domain authority score to 35
- ObjectiveImprove Domain authority score to 35
- KRIncrease inbound links from reputable websites by 20%
Implement effective SEO strategies to improve website visibility and organic search rankings- Create high-quality, shareable content that appeals to reputable websites' audiences
- Actively engage in online communities and forums to build relationships and gain backlinks
- Outreach to influential bloggers and website owners for guest posting opportunities
- KRPublish high-quality content regularly, resulting in a 30% increase in organic backlinks
- Conduct keyword research to identify relevant topics and optimize content accordingly
- Implement on-page SEO techniques to improve the visibility and searchability of the content
- Develop a content calendar with regular publishing schedule to ensure consistency
- Promote the published content through outreach and building relationships with influencers and industry experts
- KROptimize website pages for SEO to achieve a 10% increase in organic search traffic
- Optimize page load speed by compressing images and removing unnecessary scripts
- Perform keyword research and update meta tags to improve relevancy for target keywords
- Build high-quality backlinks from authoritative websites to improve organic search rankings
- Enhance website content with relevant keywords to boost organic search visibility
- KREnhance on-page engagement metrics, aiming for a 15% decrease in bounce rate
- Optimize website load speed by compressing images and minimizing code
- Improve website navigation by simplifying menus and adding clear call-to-action buttons
- Create visually appealing and interactive content to captivate and engage users
- Conduct A/B testing to identify and optimize high-performing website elements
OKRs to increase Domain authority score to 35
- ObjectiveImprove Domain Authority (DA) score
- KRReduce website load time to under 2 seconds
- KROptimize on-page content to improve keyword rankings
- KRIncrease backlinks from authoritative websites by 20%
- KRIncrease organic search traffic by 15%
- Optimize website content with targeted keywords and improve internal linking structure
- Create high-quality, shareable content to attract inbound links and improve search rankings
- Conduct regular SEO audits and make necessary optimizations to stay updated with search algorithms
- Improve website loading speed and mobile responsiveness for better user experience
OKRs to externalize authorization models from monolith
- ObjectiveExternalize authorization models from monolith
- KRIdentify and list all authorization models by Week 2
- Finalize and submit the list by Week 2
- Research various types of authorization models
- Catalogue each identified authorization model in a list
- KRSuccessfully migrate at least 90% of authorization models to the external component by Week 10
- Map current authorization models to the external component
- Develop a detailed migration plan
- Execute migration and verify success rate
- KRDesign and develop a separate external component for authorization models by Week 6
- Identify necessary features for authorization component
- Design a prototype of the authorization component
- Develop and test the authorization component
OKRs to author comprehensive ADRs for Google Cloud Platform at FinTech company
- ObjectiveAuthor comprehensive ADRs for Google Cloud Platform at FinTech company
- KRGet ratification on drafted ADRs from 90% of the architectural committee
- Secure ratification from at least 90% of members
- Distribute drafted ADRs to architectural committee members
- Schedule deliberation meetings to discuss ADRs
- KRDraft and finalize 10 substantive ADRs by measuring quality and completeness
- Write initial drafts incorporating identified points
- Finalize edits and review for quality and completeness
- Identify key points needed in 10 substantive ADRs
- KRImprove ADRs based on feedback with less than 10% revisions needed
- Encourage peer review for immediate corrective actions
- Regularly review and correct ADRs consistently
- Implement feedback into ADR creation process promptly
OKRs to enhance pull request review and feedback process
- ObjectiveEnhance pull request review and feedback process
- KRProvide constructive comments on 90% of all reviewed pull requests
- Write insightful comments for 90% of reviewed pull requests
- Constantly evaluate and improve commenting strategy
- Review and understand all incoming pull requests thoroughly
- KRIncrease the number of pull request reviews by 25% from the present rate
- Implement incentives for frequent reviewers
- Set daily goals for reviewing pull requests
- Allocate more resources to pull requests reviews
- KRReply to 100% of pull requests within two working days
- Dedicate specific time daily for handling pull requests
- Prioritize responding to pull requests immediately
- Set email notifications for incoming pull requests
OKRs to develop an authoritative business legal guide
- ObjectiveDevelop an authoritative business legal guide
- KREnsure usage and satisfaction from 70% of the company within two weeks post-launch
- Identify and fix bugs reported by users
- Track usage metrics, analyze and report
- Implement post-launch satisfaction survey and compile responses
- KRCompile and structure information into a comprehensive guide post-proofreading
- Add a table of contents and references
- Organize information into relevant sections or chapters
- Include summaries, tables, and images for clarity
- KRConduct research on legal considerations for businesses by interviewing 10 industry-specific lawyers
- Prepare comprehensive legal-centric interview questions
- Conduct and record the lawyer interviews
- Identify 10 industry-specific lawyers for interviews
OKRs to complete the first draft of the book
- ObjectiveComplete the first draft of the book
- KRWrite at least 7000 words weekly
- Allocate daily writing goals to reach 1000 words
- Designate specific time for uninterrupted writing
- Review and edit the written content weekly
- KRObtain feedback from 2 trusted advisors on completed chapters
- Finalize completed chapters for review
- Send chapters to two trusted advisors
- Request detailed feedback from advisors
- KRWrite an outline and structure for the book by week 2
- Decide on key topics and chapters for the book
- Create a detailed chapter outline
- Develop a structured timeline for writing each chapter
Author 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
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.
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.
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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
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, you can move to Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Author OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to establish robust security controls for DHS/ATO and NATO contracts