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What are Networking 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.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Networking. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Networking 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.
Networking OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Networking 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 expand personal and professional growth
ObjectiveExpand personal and professional growth
KREnroll in and complete one personal development course
Register for the chosen course online or in person- Consistently attend and participate until the course is completed
- Research and select a personal development course of interest
- KRSet and meet weekly networking goals to meet 20 new people
- Define specific criteria and methods for finding new contacts
- Follow up and connect with new contacts every week
- Dedicate 2 hours daily to networking activities
- KRInitiate and complete two significant projects at work
- Identify two high-priority projects needing completion
- Execute the action plans and monitor progress
- Develop detailed action plans for both projects
OKRs to secure suitable employment this summer
- ObjectiveSecure suitable employment this summer
- KRArrange for minimum of 2 interviews per week
- Follow up on unanswered interview requests regularly
- Identify and list potential interviewees
- Send out initial contact and interview request emails
- KRCustomize and send out at least 20 job applications weekly
- Update resume to align with desired job roles
- Find and select 20 suitable job vacancies weekly
- Customize and submit applications for selected jobs
- KRBuild network connections, aim to get 50+ LinkedIn relevant connections
- Utilize LinkedIn's 'People You May Know' feature regularly
- Send connection requests to professionals in your industry
- Engage with relevant posts, commenting to initiate conversations
OKRs to secure satisfying employment amidst summer distractions
- ObjectiveSecure satisfying employment amidst summer distractions
- KRNetwork with at least 2 industry professionals daily
- Attend online industry-related workshops or webinars
- Regularly participate in LinkedIn discussions
- Arrange weekly information interviews with industry professionals
- KRCustomize and fine-tune resume for 100% of applications
- Identify job posting requirements and align resume skills accordingly
- Integrate relevant keywords into the resume text
- Review and customize resume layout and design
- KRApply to at least 15 targeted jobs per week
- Update resume and cover letters for each application
- Submit applications and track progress weekly
- Research and identify 15 specific jobs to apply to each week
OKRs to boost invoice value for slurry pumps and spares to $800,000
- ObjectiveBoost invoice value for slurry pumps and spares to $800,000
- KRImprove sales closure rate by 20% through targeted sales initiatives
- Develop specific proposals tailored for each potential customer's needs
- Utilize data analytics to identify and target high conversion rate customers
- Implement a continuous training program to sharpen sales team's closing skills
- KRIncrease average order value to $4,000 by upselling related products
- Train sales team on effective upselling techniques
- Develop recommendations for related, higher-priced products
- Implement upselling strategies during post-sale follow-up
- KRAchieve 200 customer orders for slurry pumps and spare parts
- Develop a detailed marketing plan targeting potential customers
- Boost online presence via SEO and social media advertising
- Initiate contact with relevant industry influencers for partnerships
OKRs to secure the position of Secretary to the Vice President
- ObjectiveSecure the position of Secretary to the Vice President
- KRIncrease networking efforts by connecting with 20 industry professionals
- Engage on their social media profiles
- Research and identify 20 relevant industry professionals
- Send personalized connection requests or emails
- KRSubmit 10 tailored applications per week to relevant job postings
- Research and identify relevant job postings daily
- Submit tailored applications through appropriate platforms
- Customize 10 applications according to each job requirement
- KRImprove admin skills by completing an advanced secretarial course with 90% score
- Regularly study course material for mastery
- Research and enroll in an advanced secretarial course
- Achieve a 90% score on all course tests
OKRs to effectively introduce sales representatives to clients
- ObjectiveEffectively introduce sales representatives to clients
- KRIncrease client satisfaction score by 30% post-meetings with sales reps
- Implement changes based on customer feedback to improve service
- Gather and evaluate customer feedback after sales meetings
- Develop comprehensive training for sales reps to enhance customer interaction
- KRFoster 15 new relationships between previously unacquainted clients and sales reps
- Implement a regular, facilitated networking session within the company
- Enable 1:1 introductory meetings through client-sales rep matchmaking
- Organize networking events to promote interaction between clients and sales reps
- KRConduct at least 30 effective introductory meetings between sales reps and clients
- Schedule 30 meetings between sales reps and clients
- Identify potential clients for introductory meetings
- Train sales reps on effective meeting techniques
OKRs to enhance communication skills and overcome shyness
- ObjectiveEnhance communication skills and overcome shyness
- KRAttend two networking events every month to interact with diverse individuals
- Schedule two networking events into personal calendar
- Research local networking events happening nearby
- Regularly engage and interact with attendees during events
- KRComplete an online course in public speaking or interpersonal communication skills
- Find and enroll in a relevant online public speaking course
- Successfully complete and pass all course evaluations and exams
- Actively participate in all course activities and assignments
- KREngage in weekly activities requiring public speaking or initiating conversation with strangers
- Strike up conversation with a new person in a public place daily
- Volunteer to present at weekly community meetings or events
- Enroll in a local weekly debate club or toastmaster session
OKRs to establish myself as a thought leader in my field
- ObjectiveEstablish myself as a thought leader in my field
- KRBuild strategic network by connecting with 20 key influencers in the field
- Identify 20 key influencers in your field for potential networking
- Reach out to influencers via email or social platforms
- Engage regularly with these influencers to foster and maintain connections
- KRSpeak at 3 major industry conferences or webinars to share insights
- Identify and contact 3 major industry conferences or webinar organizers
- Schedule and confirm speaking arrangements with organizers
- Prepare insightful and engaging presentations
- KRPublish five in-depth articles on industry-relevant topics in reputable journals
- Identify five industry-relevant topics for articles
- Submit articles to reputable journals
- Write the five in-depth articles
OKRs to secure a senior role within next quarter's timeframe
- ObjectiveSecure a senior role within next quarter's timeframe
- KRNetwork with 5 senior executives to gather insights and gain job referrals
- Send personalized LinkedIn invites or emails expressing intent to connect
- Identify and research 5 senior executives from preferred companies or industries
- Request informational interviews to gather insights and potential job referrals
- KRSuccessfully complete an industry-related leadership training or certificate program
- Enroll and actively participate in selected program
- Complete and pass all required assessments for certification
- Research and select an industry-specific leadership training program
- KRImprove key performance metrics by 20% to demonstrate value and potential
- Identify key metrics linked to business value and growth
- Monitor and analyze progress regularly to ensure a 20% improvement
- Implement strategies to optimize these identified metrics
OKRs to strengthen professional relationships and increase network reach
- ObjectiveStrengthen professional relationships and increase network reach
- KRInitiate contact with 30 potential collaborations or networking opportunities by end of period
- Send out the initiation messages/emails
- Draft personalized initiation messages or emails
- Identify 30 potent networking opportunities or collaborations
- KRConduct 10 relationship building sessions with current contacts to strengthen bonds
- Prepare relevant topics and questions for each session
- Identify 10 current contacts for relationship building sessions
- Schedule meetings with each contact for a session
- KRHost 4 professional networking events to enhance communication
- Identify suitable venues for hosting networking events
- Secure guest speakers or facilitators
- Design and distribute event invitations
Networking 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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, you can move to 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 Networking OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to efficiently establish processes for delivering the roadmap
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- OKRs to successfully complete 80% of the content project