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The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Operational Staff to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Operational Staff OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Operational Staff 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 streamline staff operations with requisite tools and support
ObjectiveStreamline staff operations with requisite tools and support
KRReduce process-related queries by 40% through enhanced support mechanisms
Train support staff to answer potential process-related queries- Develop comprehensive user manuals for all recurring processes
- Implement intuitive software to simplify operational procedures
- KRShorten average process completion time by 30% via improved workflows
- Analyze current workflows to identify inefficiencies
- Train staff on new, more efficient workflows
- Implement changes to streamline and optimize processes
- KRIncrease team productivity by 25% by implementing appropriate tech tools
- Regularly assess and improve tech-tool effectiveness
- Provide tech tool training for employees
- Research and invest in productivity-enhancing software
OKRs to achieve proficient utilization of the ERP system
- ObjectiveAchieve proficient utilization of the ERP system
- KRComplete thorough ERP platform training by end of month one
- Enroll in a comprehensive ERP training course
- Finish all training modules by the set deadline
- Allocate sufficient daily time for completing coursework
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of operational tasks through ERP within quarter
- Implement comprehensive ERP training for all operational staff
- Assign clear ERP tasks to specific team members
- Monitor regularly the task completion rates through ERP
- KRReduce data entry errors in ERP system to less than 2%
- Implement rigorous data entry training for all staff
- Incorporate automated error-checking software
- Regularly review and update data quality assurance protocols
OKRs to implement a robust HR infrastructure
- ObjectiveImplement a robust HR infrastructure
- KRLaunch an intuitive HR software system for streamlined operations
- Fully integrate the new software into current operational processes
- Provide comprehensive training for staff on the new software
- Select an intuitive HR software system suitable for the company
- KRAchieve a 90% satisfaction rate from staff on new HR infrastructure
- Collect staff feedback to address concerns and make improvements
- Implement regular training for staff on using new HR infrastructure
- Measure satisfaction levels through staff surveys on infrastructure usability
- KRTrain 100% of HR team members on new systems and processes
- Schedule training sessions for all HR team members
- Identify necessary training for new systems and processes
- Monitor and confirm completion of training by all HR members
OKRs to enhance office/admin operational efficiency for heightened productivity
- ObjectiveEnhance office/admin operational efficiency for heightened productivity
- KRAchieve a 15% increase in tasks completed per admin staff per day
- Regularly review individual performance
- Provide ongoing productivity training
- Implement efficient task management software
- KRDeliver training on new processes to 100% of administrative staff
- Ensure all administrative staff complete the training
- Develop comprehensive training material on the new processes
- Schedule training sessions for all administrative staff
- KRImplement automated system, reducing manual task time by 25%
- Consult with IT to develop suitable automation software
- Identify repetitive, time-consuming tasks for automation potential
- Train team on utilizing the new system effectively
OKRs to professionalize the team through process mapping and staff certification
- ObjectiveProfessionalize the team through process mapping and staff certification
- KRMap out 100% of primary work processes in documented form
- Identify all primary work processes needing documentation
- Review and finalize documentation for completeness
- Assign team members to thoroughly document each process
- KRImplement a professional development program participated by 90% of team members
- Communicate the benefits to encourage participation
- Monitor and evaluate participation rates for improvements
- Identify key components for the professional development program
- KRGet 75% of employees successfully certified in their roles
- Identify necessary certifications for each role
- Implement a tracking system for certification progress
- Organize scheduled training sessions
OKRs to boost overall delivery speed by 10%
- ObjectiveBoost overall delivery speed by 10%
- KRReduce package handling time by 15% to increase efficiency
- Implement automated systems for package sorting
- Streamline packaging process by reducing unnecessary steps
- Train staff on faster, more efficient packaging methods
- KRTrain delivery teams on time management skills to accelerate dispatch speed by 20%
- Monitor and assess performance post-training for improvements
- Organize interactive time management seminars for delivery teams
- Implement training on efficient routing and scheduling strategies
- KRUpgrade logistics software to enhance route planning by the end of the period
- Secure budget approval for software upgrade
- Implement and test the upgrade
- Identify current logistic software's upgrade requirements
OKRs to establish efficient global operational setup
- ObjectiveEstablish efficient global operational setup
- KRDecrease global operational inefficiencies by 30%
- Conduct a thorough audit of current operational practices
- Implement advanced automation and AI solutions
- Develop and execute comprehensive staff training programs
- KRImplement operational processes in 3 new international locations
- Regularly review and adjust processes as needed
- Identify specific operational processes necessary for each location
- Train local staff on implementing these processes
- KRIncrease global staff operational training completion rate by 50%
- Offer incentives for completing staff operational training
- Simplify the training process to improve user engagement
- Implement mandatory participation in operational training programs
OKRs to reduce mobilization cost for special project set ups
- ObjectiveReduce mobilization cost for special project set ups
- KRAchieve a 15% reduction in overall setup mobilization cost through standardization
- Identify and eliminate redundant steps in setup
- Train staff on efficient, standardized practices
- Implement standard procedures for mobilization processes
- KRIncrease efficiency by 20% through reduced setup time using standard modules
- Implement standard modules across daily operations
- Invest in the training for effective use of standard modules
- Continually monitor and adjust module setup times
- KRImplement standard modules in atleast 70% of special project setups
- Identify special project setups for standard module implementation
- Prioritize bringing 70% of projects into compliance
- Train project managers in standard module usage
OKRs to enhance our overall communication effectiveness
- ObjectiveEnhance our overall communication effectiveness
- KRImplement a weekly all-hands communication meeting improving participation by 25%
- Offer incentives for active participation
- Schedule consistent weekly all-hands meetings
- Develop engaging and participatory meeting agendas
- KRIncrease internal newsletter open rates by 10%, ensuring better information dissemination
- Integrate more engaging, relevant content within newsletters
- Improve subject lines to capture employee interest
- Implement succinct, visual-rich layout for emails
- KRReduce email response time by 15% boosting operational efficiency
- Prioritize incoming emails based on urgency and relevance
- Implement an email management tool to automate responses
- Dedicate specific time slots for checking and responding to emails
OKRs to elevate operational efficiency and organization in the office
- ObjectiveElevate operational efficiency and organization in the office
- KRImplement a new filing system to decrease document retrieval time by 30%
- Train staff on new filing system usage
- Arrange documents systematically in new system
- Research and select an efficient filing system
- KRTrain staff on new productivity tools to increase project turnover rate by 15%
- Design an engaging training program for staff
- Monitor and evaluate productivity improvements post-training
- Identify appropriate productivity tools for specific roles
- KROptimize workflow processes to reduce task completion time by 20%
- Implement and train team on automation tools
- Identify and eliminate redundant tasks
- Review and document existing workflow processes
How to write your own Operational Staff 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.
Operational Staff 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Operational Staff 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 Operational Staff OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to significantly reduce reported risks
- OKRs to develop an AI application
- OKRs to enhance product-market fit by conducting customer research and implementing user feedback
- OKRs to reinforce One Intel team culture and nurture talent effectively
- OKRs to boost the effectiveness of SaaS onboarding process
- OKRs to reduce staff turnover across the company