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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 Contract Negotiation 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.
Contract Negotiation OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Contract Negotiation 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 secure a new project contract with a new client
ObjectiveSecure a new project contract with a new client
KRIdentify and establish contact with 50 potential new clients within the industry
Research to compile a list of 50 potential clients within the industry- Send emails to identified potential clients
- Draft a personalized introductory email to establish contact
- KRSubmit high-quality proposals to at least 20 new prospective clients
- Develop robust, customized proposals for each client
- Submit the proposals and follow up promptly
- Identify 20 potential new clients and research their needs
- KRSuccessfully negotiate and finalize at least one contract with a new client
- Identify and research potential new clients
- Craft and send personalized business proposals
- Arrange negotiation meetings to finalize contract
OKRs to secure new clientele from three distinct sectors
- ObjectiveSecure new clientele from three distinct sectors
- KRIdentify and establish contacts with 50 potential clients from different industries
- Research diverse industries to identify 50 potential clients
- Initiate contact with potential clients via email or phone
- Arrange and conduct initial client meetings or presentations
- KRSuccessfully pitch services to at least 30% of the identified potential clients
- Schedule and conduct efficient, persuasive pitch meetings
- Develop and refine customized service pitch for each client
- Identify and research potential clients' needs and interests
- KRConvert 15% of pitched potential clients into signed contracts
- Train team in negotiation techniques to secure contracts
- Enhance proposals with detailed, customized solutions for each client
- Improve follow-up strategies to maintain contact post-pitch
OKRs to enhance communication with general contractors for increased project awards
- ObjectiveEnhance communication with general contractors for increased project awards
- KRSecure at least 10 more submittal quotes from general contractors each week
- Follow up on previously sent quote requests every week
- Post weekly inquiries on general contractor forums or job boards
- Reach out daily to at least two new general contractors for quotes
- KRRaise project award rate by 30% over the next quarter through effective negotiation
- Track and analyze negotiation outcomes regularly
- Establish robust, fair negotiation strategies and practices
- Train team members on effective negotiation techniques
- KRMaintain a 90% rate on timely, accurate responses to contractor inquiries
- Conduct regular response accuracy evaluations
- Implement a tracking system for contractor inquiries
- Schedule daily dedicated time for query responses
How to write your own Contract Negotiation 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.
Contract Negotiation 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 Contract Negotiation 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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.
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