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tability.ioWhat are Coaching 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.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Coaching 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.
Coaching OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Coaching 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 sales of coaching services to independent professionals
ObjectiveIncrease sales of coaching services to independent professionals
KRAchieve 25% repeat business from coached independent professionals seeking follow-up services
Develop tailored follow-up programs for coached professionals- Send personalized reminders about potential service needs
- Offer discounts for returning customers
- KRGenerate a 10% lead-to-sale conversion rate through targeted marketing campaigns
- Analyze customer data to identify potential leads
- Monitor and tweak campaigns to maximize conversion
- Develop personalized, targeted marketing strategies
- KRSecure 20 new independent professionals for one-on-one coaching sessions
- Conduct networking events to attract potential clientele
- Create marketing content targeting independent professionals
- Offer referral discounts for connecting new professionals
OKRs to apply and secure acceptance to a preferred college
- ObjectiveApply and secure acceptance to a preferred college
- KREarn a score of 1300+ on the SAT examination
- Expand vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
- Practice math subjects covered on the SAT
- Engage in regular and structured SAT review sessions
- KRComplete and submit 5 college applications by end of next quarter
- Research and select 5 ideal colleges for application
- Complete all application requirements for each college
- Submit all 5 applications
- KRGain acceptance into at least 1 of top 3 preferred colleges
- Prepare for and take relevant entrance examinations
- Complete and submit application forms for top 3 preferred colleges
- Write and perfect personal statement essays
OKRs to increase the achievement of team goals to 70%
- ObjectiveIncrease the achievement of team goals to 70%
- KRDeliver effective coaching to underperforming team members every week
- Implement weekly coaching sessions, track progress and give feedback
- Identify areas for improvement in each underperforming team member's performance
- Develop personalized coaching plans for each underperforming member
- KRIdentify and eliminate three major obstacles hindering goal achievement
- Implement strategies to remove obstacles
- Develop strategies to overcome these obstacles
- Identify three major obstacles to goal achievement
- KRImplement new project management tool to enhance team productivity
- Monitor and evaluate team productivity improvements post-implementation
- Train all team members on using the tool effectively
- Research and select the right project management tool
OKRs to enhance skills and knowledge as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
- ObjectiveEnhance skills and knowledge as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
- KRComplete two additional certification courses relevant to Scrum Mastering and Agile Coaching
- Enroll in two selected certification courses
- Complete both certification courses successfully
- Identify potential Scrum Master or Agile Coaching certification courses
- KRConduct five effective coaching sessions, receiving positive feedback from at least 80% participants
- Encourage participants to provide feedback post-session
- Establish personalized objectives for each coaching session
- Monitor, track participant's progress, and adjust methods
- KRDevelop and implement one new successful strategy for team productivity enhancement
- Conduct a team meeting to brainstorm new productivity strategies
- Implement and monitor the new strategy
- Develop a detailed plan for the chosen strategy
OKRs to increase overall health and wellbeing
- ObjectiveIncrease overall health and wellbeing
- KRLose 5 pounds through regular exercise and a balanced diet
- Set a balanced, calorie-controlled meal plan
- Follow a daily 30 minute moderate-intensity workout routine
- Reduce intake of processed and sugary foods
- KRSubstitute fast food with home cooked meals at least five days a week
- Pack leftovers for lunches instead of purchasing fast food
- Schedule time for grocery shopping and meal prep
- Create a weekly meal plan with your favorite healthy recipes
- KRGet 8 hours of sleep consistently every night
- Implement a relaxing nighttime routine
- Limit exposure to screens or bright lights before bedtime
- Establish a regular bedtime and waking time, even on weekends
OKRs to overcome self-defeating behaviors to successfully complete a project
- ObjectiveOvercome self-defeating behaviors to successfully complete a project
- KRAttend 5 sessions of counseling or coaching to address self-defeating patterns
- Research and identify suitable counselors or coaches
- Schedule appointments for 5 coaching or counseling sessions
- Attend each scheduled session diligently
- KRImplement a daily tracking system for work progress on the project by week 2
- Establish key project milestones for daily monitoring
- Train all team members to utilize this system
- Implement a system for daily progress tracking
- KRDevote an uninterrupted 2-hour block each day solely to the project progress
- Minimize interruptions: turn off notifications
- Schedule a daily 2-hour block for project advancement
- Evaluate and record daily project progress
How to write your own Coaching 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.
Coaching 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.
How to track your Coaching 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
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.
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 Coaching OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to implement a robust chaos testing system in our production environment
- OKRs to scale the team by hiring and onboarding key talent to support business expansion
- OKRs to develop high-performing distribution teams via effective hiring and onboarding
- OKRs to enhance the new hire pre-onboarding experience