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What are Business Expansion 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 Business Expansion 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Business Expansion 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.
Business Expansion OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Business Expansion 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 drive Business Expansion in Saudi Arabia's school sector
ObjectiveDrive Business Expansion in Saudi Arabia's school sector
KRObtain 10 new client contracts from GCC school sector
Research potential GCC school sector clients- Develop and send proposals to identified schools
- Follow-up meetings, negotiate, and finalize contracts
- KRSecure 30 new successful B2B interactions with GCC schools
- Follow-up with proposals to close on agreements
- Send tailored partnership proposals to identified schools
- Identify 50 GCC schools as potential B2B partners
- KRIncrease lead generation by 40% through tailored marketing and sales outreach
- Develop personalized marketing campaigns targeting potential leads
- Intensify sales outreach efforts with tailored proposals
- Enhance data analysis to identify and reach untapped markets
OKRs to drive business expansion through innovative strategies
- ObjectiveDrive business expansion through innovative strategies
- KRSecure two strategic partnerships for innovation collaboration
- Reach out initiating discussions for collaboration
- Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements
- Identify potential partners aligned with our innovation goals
- KRIncrease innovation portfolio returns by at least 20%
- Expand business partnerships for diverse insights
- Invest in research and employee training programs
- Implement new technologies to optimize processes
- KRDevelop and initiate 3 new high-impact innovative projects
- Formulate project plans detailing the execution strategy
- Initiate the projects by gathering necessary resources
- Identify potential areas for high-impact innovative projects
OKRs to strengthen in-house legal team for maritime business expansion
- ObjectiveStrengthen in-house legal team for maritime business expansion
- KRReduce legal bottlenecks slowing expansion by 30%
- Streamline legal procedures by implementing automation technology
- Hire additional specialized legal staff
- Regularly review and update legal processes
- KRHire 5 experienced maritime lawyers by the end of the quarter
- Schedule and conduct final interviews, then extend offers
- Post job ads on maritime law employment websites and professional networks
- Review resumes and conduct initial phone interviews
- KRDevelop an intensive training program for new hires within two weeks
- Construct a comprehensive training curriculum
- Organize expert trainers and materials
- Identify essential skills and knowledge for the job
OKRs to secure venture capital funding for Plika's Latam expansion
- ObjectiveSecure venture capital funding for Plika's Latam expansion
- KRSecure a minimum of $1million in funding committed by at least 2 investors
- Conduct engaging pitch meetings with selected investors
- Identify and connect with potential investors
- Develop a comprehensive, persuasive business plan presentation
- KRArrange pitch meetings with a minimum of 10 prospective Venture Capital investors
- Identify and research 10 prospective Venture Capital investors
- Prepare a compelling investment pitch presentation
- Schedule meetings via email or phone calls
- KRIdentify and prioritize 20 potential Venture Capitalists suitable for our expansion strategy
- Research and compile a list of 20 potential venture capitalists
- Analyze each prospect's investment tendencies and records
- Rank potential investors based on alignment with our expansion strategy
OKRs to penetrate new regions to boost architecture service revenue
- ObjectivePenetrate new regions to boost architecture service revenue
- KRDevelop a localized business strategy for the chosen geography by week six
- Identify target market and relevant dynamics in chosen geography by week two
- Construct localized business strategy by week four
- Finalize and review strategy for implementation by week six
- KRIdentify and analyze 3 potential geographies for expansion within two weeks
- Compile list of potential geographic areas for expansion
- Analyze demographic data for each potential area
- Present findings and recommend best three locations
- KRAchieve 10% revenue increase from new geography by the end of the quarter
- Develop a strategic marketing plan for penetration
- Identify high potential markets within the new geography
- Implement sales and distribution channels effectively
OKRs to identify and assess new growth opportunities
- ObjectiveIdentify and assess new growth opportunities
- KRConduct detailed feasibility studies for identified opportunities to determine viability
- Evaluate viability based on research outcomes
- Identify opportunities for feasibility study
- Perform detailed review of business prospects
- KRResearch and pinpoint 10 potential new market areas for business expansion
- Analyse findings to determine viability for business expansion
- Identify sectors and industries where our business can potentially expand
- Conduct detailed market research on the 10 identified areas
- KRDevelop and present 5 comprehensive business proposals for promising opportunities
- Develop comprehensive proposals for each opportunity
- Prepare presentations for each business proposal
- Identify 5 promising business opportunities for proposal
OKRs to achieve dominance in digital payment acceptance market
- ObjectiveAchieve dominance in digital payment acceptance market
- KRExpand to 3 new key geographical markets
- Develop a market entry strategy tailored for each region
- Allocate resources for marketing and operations in new markets
- Identify potential markets based on product demand and customer demographic
- KRIncrease total transaction volume by 25%
- Implement targeted marketing campaigns to attract new customers
- Invest in user-friendly transaction platform improvements
- Offer incentives for high-volume transactions
- KRSecure partnerships with 5 leading eCommerce platforms
- Develop tailored pitches for partnership proposals
- Reach out to eCommerce platforms with partnership proposals
- Identify top 5 eCommerce platforms suitable for partnership
OKRs to scale the team by hiring and onboarding key talent to support business expansion
- ObjectiveExpand the business by scaling the team with quality personnel
- KRHire and onboard 3 experienced sales executives
- KREnhance team diversity by 20% via targeted recruitment strategy
- KRReduce time-to-fill open positions by 50% through process improvement
- KRRecruit and integrate 2 seasoned marketing specialists
OKRs to strengthen strategic partnership for maximum business growth
- ObjectiveStrengthen strategic partnership for maximum business growth
- KRIncrease partnership revenue by 20% through joint marketing campaigns and collaborative sales efforts
- Identify potential partners with complementary products/services for joint marketing campaigns
- Collaborate with partners to create and implement effective sales strategies and tactics
- Develop and execute a targeted marketing strategy to promote joint marketing campaigns
- Regularly analyze and evaluate the success of joint marketing campaigns and sales efforts
- KREstablish three new strategic partnerships with key industry players to expand market reach
- Execute and implement the partnerships, focusing on expanding market reach and achieving growth objectives
- Identify potential industry players that align with our strategic goals and market objectives
- Negotiate mutually beneficial terms and agreements with the selected strategic partners
- Initiate contact and engage in conversations to explore partnership opportunities with identified industry players
- KRImprove customer retention rate by 15% through enhanced partner engagement and support programs
- Launch a partner feedback survey to gather insights and identify areas for improvement
- Create a dedicated partner portal with resources to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Establish a proactive communication channel to address partner concerns and promptly resolve issues
- Implement regular training sessions and workshops for partners to strengthen their product expertise
- KRAchieve a 95% satisfaction rate from partners through effective communication and timely resolution of issues
- Develop a clear and concise communication plan to ensure all relevant information reaches partners
- Implement weekly check-ins with partners to address any concerns and provide updates
- Conduct periodic surveys and feedback sessions to understand partner needs and improve satisfaction
- Prioritize issue resolution by promptly addressing partner queries and providing satisfactory solutions
OKRs to expand Japanese market
- ObjectiveIncrease market presence and sales in Japan
- KRIncrease monthly revenue from Japanese customers by 20%
- Develop targeted marketing campaigns tailored to the Japanese market
- Conduct market research to identify specific needs and preferences of Japanese customers
- Enhance Japanese customer support and after-sales services to improve customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with local Japanese businesses to expand customer reach and increase sales opportunities
- KREstablish partnerships with three influential Japanese retailers to expand distribution network
- Negotiate mutually beneficial terms and agreements with selected Japanese retailers
- Identify and research three influential Japanese retailers for potential partnership opportunities
- Finalize partnerships and develop a plan for expanding our distribution network with each retailer
- Initiate contact and schedule meetings with identified retailers to discuss potential partnerships
- KRImprove customer satisfaction in Japan by achieving minimum of 90% positive feedback
- KRLaunch targeted marketing campaigns to reach 10,000 potential Japanese customers
- Create compelling and localized marketing content that resonates with Japanese consumers
- Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy tailored specifically for the Japanese market
- Utilize various advertising channels to reach and engage 10,000 potential Japanese customers
- Conduct market research to define target audience and identify potential Japanese customers
Business Expansion 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
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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 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.
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