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What are Core Team 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 Core Team 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 Core Team 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.
Core Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Core Team 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 build efficient core distribution teams via strategic recruitment
ObjectiveBuild efficient core distribution teams via strategic recruitment
KRIncrease recruitment output by 25% to build larger teams
Expand sourcing strategies to increase candidate pool- Streamline recruitment process to reduce time taken for hiring
- Implement referral programs to attract qualified candidates
- KRImprove hire quality by implementing a rigorous candidate screening process
- Arrange for real-world tests or trials to assess practical skills
- Implement a multi-phase interview process that involves teammate evaluations
- Develop a comprehensive checklist for tracking applicants' skills and past experiences
- KRDecrease team attrition rate by 15% through refining the onboarding process
- Gather feedback from new employees about the onboarding experience
- Implement changes based on feedback to improve the onboarding process
- Create a comprehensive, interactive onboarding program for new hires
OKRs to strengthen the organizational foundation
- ObjectiveStrengthen the organizational foundation
- KRIncrease core team productivity metrics by 15%
- Use project management tools to track progress
- Implement weekly productivity training for the team
- Foster a positive, distraction-free working environment
- KRInvest 20% of revenue in research and development to innovate foundational processes
- Prioritize R&D projects targeting foundational processes
- Identify 20% revenue allocation for R&D activities
- Recruit experienced R&D professionals and invest in pro-tools
- KRDecrease operational cost by 10% through process optimization
- Identify inefficient processes in current operational structure
- Implement training for staff on optimized processes
- Monitor and adjust optimizations regularly for continual improvement
OKRs to establish strong core distribution teams through robust recruitment
- ObjectiveEstablish strong core distribution teams through robust recruitment
- KRAchieve at least 90% retention rate of new hires within their first six months
- Develop a robust employee recognition program
- Provide regular feedback and mentoring
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding process
- KRHire and onboard 30 high-performing distribution team members
- Arrange and conduct job interviews
- Define skill requirements for distribution team roles
- Advertise positions and review resumes
- KRAttract 200 quality candidates for core distribution roles
- Establish partnerships with universities and technical schools
- Develop engaging job descriptions directed towards targeted candidates
- Implement a comprehensive social media recruitment strategy
OKRs to launch a viable startup in the tech industry
- ObjectiveLaunch a viable startup in the tech industry
- KRHire a core team of five professionals in tech, marketing, and operations
- Identify required skills and experience for each job role
- Schedule and conduct potential candidate interviews
- Post job vacancies on suitable recruitment platforms
- KRFinalize business plan with a detailed financial projection
- Review and refine existing business model assumptions
- Develop comprehensive profit and loss projections
- Incorporate relevant market research into the plan
- KRSecure investment from at least three different sources for initial capital
- Research and identify potential investors
- Conduct pitching sessions to these investors
- Create a compelling business plan
OKRs to enhance overall strength of core muscles
- ObjectiveEnhance overall strength of core muscles
- KRComplete a total of 3000 sit-ups by the end of next quarter
- Track progress each week to stay motivated
- Set up a daily schedule for performing sit-ups
- Increase number of sit-ups gradually over time
- KRProgress to completing 5 sets of 20 reps abdominal wheel rollouts per session
- Monitor progress and adjust workout as needed
- Start with comfortable number of rollouts and gradually increase intensity
- Consistently train at least three times a week
- KRHold 70 minutes of planks cumulatively by the end of the quarter
- Track each day's cumulative plank time
- Gradually increase plank duration each week
- Allocate specific daily times for doing planks
OKRs to establish a new vertically integrated business line
- ObjectiveEstablish a new vertically integrated business line
- KRLaunch a pilot project using this business line, achieving 20% ROI
- Develop a comprehensive business strategy to ensure 20% ROI
- Identify a suitable project for implementing the new business line
- Execute the pilot project using the developed strategy
- KRCreate a business plan incorporating these competencies by the quarter's end
- Draft a business plan incorporating the identified competencies
- Identify and list the specific competencies required for the business plan
- Refine and finalize the business plan for presentation
- KRIdentify and define 3 core competencies relevant to the new business line
- Set clear definitions for each identified core competency
- Research core competencies critical for success in the new business line
- Establish relevancy of each competency to the new business
OKRs to craft an inspiring shared company mission, vision, and core values
- ObjectiveCraft an inspiring shared company mission, vision, and core values
- KRSuccessfully communicate new mission and values to 100% of the workforce
- Distribute written copies of the mission/values to all employees for reference
- Arrange an all-staff meeting to announce and explain the new vision
- Create a clear, engaging presentation outlining the mission and values
- KRDocument and finalize mission, vision, and core values by week 8
- Draft mission, vision, and core values statements
- Revise and finalize documents by week 8
- Gather team feedback on drafts
- KRConduct 10 brainstorming sessions with key stakeholders for idea generation
- Arrange suitable times for 10 brainstorming sessions
- Prepare materials needed for effective idea generation
- Identify and contact key stakeholders for brainstorming sessions
OKRs to enhance efficiency of core microservices like timeline and core list
- ObjectiveEnhance efficiency of core microservices like timeline and core list
- KRDecrease core list service read query time to 4s on avg
- Implement a caching system to speed up read queries
- Refactor code for efficiency and eliminate unnecessary process
- Optimize database structure for efficient data retrieval
- KRAchieve under 1% error rate in both timeline and core list services
- Implement rigorous quality control checks for both services
- Conduct regular staff training on error reduction strategies
- Optimize system software for greater accuracy and efficiency
- KRReduce average read query time for timeline service by 50%
- Upgrade hardware for improved response time
- Optimize existing database queries for increased efficiency
- Implement caching techniques to reduce repeated queries
OKRs to establish powerful brand's core messaging and voice
- ObjectiveEstablish powerful brand's core messaging and voice
- KRUse feedback to create and test 5 distinct brand voice options by week 10
- Implement and test each brand voice option
- Develop 5 unique brand voice options based on feedback
- Compile feedback on current brand voice from different stakeholders
- KRFinalize and integrate agreed brand voice into all marketing materials by week 12
- Review and confirm the agreed brand voice by week 10
- Update all marketing materials with new brand voice by week 11
- Fully integrate brand voice into marketing strategy by week 12
- KRConduct 3 focus group sessions to get insights on effective brand messaging by week 6
- Schedule and conduct 3 focus group sessions
- Identify and recruit suitable participants for focus group sessions
- Prepare structure and content for each focus group session
OKRs to successfully transition core homepage components to new CMS
- ObjectiveSuccessfully transition core homepage components to new CMS
- KRComplete audit of current homepage components by week 2
- Analyze usage and functionality of each component
- Prepare a comprehensive audit report by the end of week 2
- Identify all components of the current homepage
- KRDevelop and test new CMS integration for all eligible components by week 6
- Design and develop the new CMS integration
- Identify all components eligible for CMS integration
- Perform thorough testing by week 6
- KRFinish migration and resolve all identified bugs before week 10
- Identify and document all existing bugs
- Complete all remaining aspects of the migration
- Resolve all identified bugs efficiently
Core Team 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
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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 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 Core Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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