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tability.ioWhat are Change Management OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
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 Change Management 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.
Change Management OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Change Management. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to establish top-tier standards for change management practice
ObjectiveEstablish top-tier standards for change management practice
KRConduct training sessions, improving staff's change management skills by 25%
Schedule and conduct regular training sessions- Identify specific change management skills needing improvement
- Develop or select suitable training programs
- KRReduce change-related disruptions by 40% through tightening governance of change initiatives
- Invest in staff training for better governance application
- Track and analyze disruptions to identify corrective actions
- Implement stricter oversight procedures for all change initiatives
- KRImplement 2 new change management models, enhancing process efficiency by 15%
- Develop an implementation plan for the selected models
- Monitor and analyze the process efficiency impact post-implementation
- Identify suitable change management models for implementation
OKRs to enhance the efficiency of the Change Failure Rate
- ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency of the Change Failure Rate
- KRImplement a new change management tool to reduce failure rate by 30%
- Train employees on utilizing the new tool effectively
- Monitor and adjust the implementation for continual improvement
- Research and select an appropriate new change management tool
- KRImprove the process of change feedback to aid in a 40% decrease in failures
- Implement a standardized system for collecting and analyzing change feedback
- Provide training on giving and receiving feedback effectively
- Regularly review and adjust feedback process based on outcomes
- KRTrain the team on effective change management practices to prevent avoidable failures
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for all team members
- Identify appropriate change management training program for the team
- Review and assess team's application of learned change management practices
OKRs to enhance adaptability in changing scenarios
- ObjectiveEnhance adaptability in changing scenarios
- KRSuccessfully adapt to at least three unforeseen changes without disrupting workflow
- Regularly practice stress management techniques
- Develop and maintain mental agility for unexpected situations
- Implement robust contingency plans for various scenarios
- KRComplete an online course in Change Management for skill enhancement
- Research and select a highly-rated Change Management online course
- Enroll in chosen online Change Management course
- Dedicate consistent time daily to complete course modules
- KRDefine and implement a change management process by end of Quarter
- Develop a comprehensive change management plan
- Implement and monitor the proposed plan
- Identify necessary changes based on company objectives
OKRs to drive significant change saturation within the organization
- ObjectiveDrive significant change saturation within the organization
- KRMeasure and improve the change management satisfaction score to above 80%
- Implement necessary modifications based on results
- Develop a satisfaction survey focused on change management procedures
- Review survey results, identifying areas for improvement
- KRAchieve 90% employee participation rate in change management initiatives
- Conduct trainings on importance and benefits of change management initiatives
- Implement a reward system for active participators in change management
- Regularly communicate progress and milestones to boost employee involvement
- KRIncrease the number of facilitated change management workshops by 30%
- Arrange logistics for 30% more workshops
- Identify target audience for additional change management workshops
- Develop and implement a marketing strategy to attract participants
OKRs to achieve regulatory compliance and manage change within budget
- ObjectiveAchieve regulatory compliance and manage change within budget
- KRIdentify and address 100% of current non-compliance issues
- Develop plan to correct identified non-compliance issues
- Review all current procedures and regulations for compliance discrepancies
- Implement revised procedures and monitor adherence
- KRImplement necessary changes within 10% under projected cost
- Implement project management techniques to streamline operations and reduce costs
- Negotiate with vendors for cost reductions or alternative budget-friendly options
- Review current budget and identify areas for potential cost savings
- KRComplete change implementation, ensuring 0% non-adherence to key regulations
- Conduct periodic internal audits for assurance
- Develop comprehensive tracking system for regulatory compliance
- Educate all staff on updated rules and regulations
OKRs to enhance support provided by change managers across all initiatives
- ObjectiveEnhance support provided by change managers across all initiatives
- KRIncrease client satisfaction scores by 15% through improved change management
- Regularly monitor and adjust strategy based on feedback
- Develop a comprehensive change management strategy
- Train staff on effective change management practices
- KRTrain team members on 2 new change management frameworks or techniques
- Identify two innovative change management frameworks for training
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for team members
- Develop comprehensive training materials for each framework
- KRImplement new workflow to reduce initiative development time by 20%
- Train staff on new workflow to ensure efficiency gains
- Develop and document a streamlined initiative development process
- Analyze current workflow for inefficiencies and redundancies
OKRs to strengthen change management proficiency across the organization
- ObjectiveStrengthen change management proficiency across the organization
- KRReduce major change project implementation time by 20%
- Streamline communication channels to expedite decision-making processes
- Develop a concise, effective project timeline and strictly adhere to it
- Assign appropriately skilled resources to critical project tasks
- KRIncrease change management training participation by 30%
- Implement incentives for employees who complete the training
- Promote training sessions through various internal communication channels
- Develop engaging and relevant change management training content
- KRImplement 2 new change models with positive staff feedback
- Identify two effective change models suitable for the organization
- Collect and analyze staff feedback on the change models
- Train staff members on the new change models implementation
OKRs to decrease Overall Lead Time for Changes Significantly
- ObjectiveDecrease Overall Lead Time for Changes Significantly
- KRImplement new change management tool to increase efficiency by 30%
- Research and select a suitable change management tool
- Train team on using the new tool effectively
- Monitor and evaluate tool's efficiency improvement
- KRReduce time taken for approval processes by 40%
- Train staff on efficient document handling and decision-making
- Implement digital systems for faster document sharing and approval
- Streamline approval structures to reduce unneeded steps
- KRAchieve 25% reduction in average processing time for change requests
- Regularly review and refine processing protocols
- Implement automated systems for streamlined request processing
- Provide staff training on efficient change management
OKRs to drive change for a better future based on data and evidence
- ObjectiveDrive change for a better future based on data and evidence
- KRSuccessfully influence 70% of stakeholders to support necessary change initiatives
- Organize personalized meetings with these stakeholders to garner support
- Identify key stakeholders and their main concerns about the change
- Create a compelling case for the change using data points
- KRPresent robust data-driven insights to key stakeholders with 100% completion
- Develop a comprehensive presentation of findings
- Schedule and conduct presentation to stakeholders
- Identify and analyze relevant data for key insights
- KRAchieve a 30% progress in proposed changes based on received feedback and results
- Implement and document first 30% of prioritized changes
- Prioritize changes based on impact and feasibility
- Review feedback and results for proposed changes
OKRs to enhance the productivity of change portfolio execution
- ObjectiveEnhance the productivity of change portfolio execution
- KRIncrease the number of completed projects by 20%
- Enhance team productivity with improved tools and training
- Prioritize projects based on their impact and effort level
- Implement stricter deadlines and clear project milestones
- KRImprove project success rate by 25%
- Implement a comprehensive project management methodology
- Improve team communication and transparency
- Enhance project tracking and monitoring mechanisms
- KRDecrease execution timeline by 15% per project
- Prioritize tasks based on project requirements
- Implement efficient project management software
- Introduce routines for regular progress check-ins
How to write your own Change Management OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
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.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
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"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
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.
Change Management 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
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 Change Management OKRs
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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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 Change Management OKR templates
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