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tability.ioWhat are Editor 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.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We have a collection of OKRs examples for Editor to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Editor OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Editor Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to increase revenue stream for the newspaper's Editorial department
ObjectiveIncrease revenue stream for the newspaper's Editorial department
KRIncrease ad revenue by 20% through strategic placement and premium ad operations
Optimize premium ad operations for improved visibility- Implement A/B testing to maximize ad performance
- Identify top-performing channels for strategic ad placement
- KRReduce department's operational overhead by 10% without compromising editorial quality
- Utilize automation tools to streamline routine tasks
- Implement efficient workflow to reduce time and resource wastage
- Review and renegotiate vendor contracts for cost-effectiveness
- KRAchieve a 15% increase in digital subscription sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies
- Optimize website for conversion rate
- Implement social media targeted ads
- Develop personalized email marketing campaigns
OKRs to launch a high-quality Real Estate focused newsletter
- ObjectiveLaunch a high-quality Real Estate focused newsletter
- KRPublish 12 engaging, informative articles related to Real Estate
- Research hot topics in real estate industry
- Write drafts for 12 informative articles
- Edit, proofread, and publish articles
- KRGather 250 confirmed subscribers for the newsletter within the quarter
- Design attractive subscription call-to-action buttons
- Offer exclusive content to newsletter subscribers
- Regularly promote the newsletter on social media
- KRAttract three sponsorships or advertisements specifically for this Real Estate newsletter
- Identify potential sponsors relevant to the real estate industry
- Reach out and pitch to the identified potential sponsors
- Develop a compelling sponsorship proposal for the newsletter
OKRs to implement efficient governance for internal communications and editorial
- ObjectiveImplement efficient governance for internal communications and editorial
- KRMonitor and reduce communication or editorial inconsistencies by 50%
- Provide consistent editorial training to staff
- Implement a standardized communication style guide
- Regularly assess and correct content discrepancies
- KRDevelop a comprehensive communication governance guide by end of next quarter
- Review, refine and finalize the guide
- Design and develop the preliminary guide draft
- Gather necessary communication aspects and requirements
- KRTrain 80% of internal communication and editorial staff on new governance rules
- Monitor and confirm staff participation in sessions
- Identify internal staff requiring training on new governance rules
- Organize training sessions on new governance rules
OKRs to improve risk management in the editorial department
- ObjectiveImprove risk management in the editorial department
- KRConduct training on risk management for 100% of the editorial staff
- Schedule a suitable training date for editorial staff
- Communicate training details and expectations to staff
- Identify a risk management expert for training session
- KRReduce errors within outgoing pieces by 30% through stringent quality control measures
- Regularly review and improve quality control processes
- Implement comprehensive training in quality control techniques
- Develop a detailed checklist to inspect outgoing pieces
- KRImplement a comprehensive risk assessment tool by end of the quarter
- Assign development team to create the tool
- Plan tests to evaluate tool efficacy
- Identify necessary features for the risk assessment tool
OKRs to develop a comprehensive and user-friendly dictionary
- ObjectiveDevelop a comprehensive and user-friendly dictionary
- KRDesign an intuitive, easy-to-navigate user interface
- Test interface usability and adjust accordingly
- Sketch layout with clear, easily accessible features
- Identify key user tasks for functionality prioritization
- KRProcure and integrate 1,000 relevant images to aid understanding
- Identify sources for acquiring relevant images
- Incorporate images into desired content
- Purchase or download 1,000 suitable images
- KRDraft at least 10,000 word definitions meeting academic standards
- Research academic standards for word definitions
- Review and edit definitions for accuracy
- Draft 10,000-word academic-standard definitions
OKRs to improve the quality and relevancy of content through comprehensive revisions
- ObjectiveImprove the quality and relevancy of content through comprehensive revisions
- KRRaise positive reader feedback on revised content by 25%
- Include a call-to-action encouraging readers to leave feedback
- Enhance content quality through professional proofreading and editing
- Implement surveys to collect readers' opinions on revisions
- KRIncrease peer reviews per article by 30% to ensure thorough evaluation
- Improve training for potential reviewers
- Develop and implement a new, incentivized peer-review policy
- Mandate additional reviews during article submission procedure
- KRReduce average article revision time by 20% without compromising quality
- Utilize article review templates to streamline process
- Implement time-management training for article review team
- Automate revising process using language editing software
OKRs to enhance writing prowess and broaden vocabulary use
- ObjectiveEnhance writing prowess and broaden vocabulary use
- KRPractice writing — publish a 1000-word article each week on varying subjects
- Research diverse topics to write about each week
- Dedicate time to write a 1000-word article weekly
- Publish written articles on a chosen platform regularly
- KRComplete a writing course that addresses your specific needs
- Research and select a suitable writing course
- Identify personal writing weaknesses and areas for development
- Enroll in the chosen course and participate fully
- KRRead five books of diverse genres and note down unfamiliar words
- Write down and define each unknown word
- Select five books from different genres
- Read each book, identifying unfamiliar words
OKRs to implement an AI tool for efficient user manual generation
- ObjectiveImplement an AI tool for efficient user manual generation
- KRSecure funding for AI investment by increasing budget 20%
- Create a detailed proposal highlighting AI's potential returns
- Collaborate with finance team for budget reallocation suggestions
- Pitch the revised budget plan to decision-makers
- KRIncrease user manual production speed by 50% using the newly implemented AI tool
- Prioritize AI-assisted content editing to enhance efficiency
- Utilize AI tool for automatic content generation for user manuals
- Implement regular staff training on AI tool usage
- KRTrain team on AI tool usage, resulting in 30% less time spent drafting
- Implement regular practice sessions to reinforce learning
- Establish a progress monitoring system for tool proficiency
- Schedule AI tool training sessions for all team members
OKRs to complete Mid-Office documentation in Confluence
- ObjectiveComplete Mid-Office documentation in Confluence
- KRReview, edit and finalise all documentation by end of the quarter
- Organize and sort all necessary documentation
- Review and edit all gathered documents
- Finalize and approve all reviewed documents
- KROutline and organize all necessary documentation topics by end of first month
- Create an outline for each documentation topic
- Identify all potential documentation topics needed
- Organize topics into a structured order
- KRDraft at least 75% of the total pages by end of second month
- Create a detailed outline to streamline drafting
- Regularly review and revise what has been drafted
- Allocate daily writing hours to meet the 75% draft goal
OKRs to successfully complete 80% of the content project
- ObjectiveSuccessfully complete 80% of the content project
- KREnhance content quality by getting two positive feedback per week from the editor
- Request feedback after implementing changes
- Incorporate editor's suggested changes in content
- Submit articles regularly for the editor's review
- KRDecrease project revision rate by 15% through careful drafting and editing
- Train staff on meticulous proofreading techniques
- Increase frequency of project editing cycles
- Implement stringent project drafting protocols
- KRIncrease daily writing output by 20% to fast-track the project
- Enhance writing efficiency through training/tools
- Limit distractions during writing periods
- Allocate more daily hours exclusively to writing tasks
How to write your own Editor 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.
Editor 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 Editor OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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 Editor OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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