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tability.ioWhat are Strategic Collaborations 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 Strategic Collaborations 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.
Strategic Collaborations OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Strategic Collaborations. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to boost success through strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
ObjectiveBoost success through strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
KRImplement joint projects with at least two existing partners to increase shared value
Initiate project roll-outs with the identified partners- Develop project plans, including shared responsibilities
- Identify potential shared value projects with current partners
- KRForm a minimum of 3 new strategic partnerships with clear mutual benefits
- Initiate contact and begin negotiations
- Identifying potential partners aligning with our business goals
- Drafting proposal highlighting mutual benefits
- KRIncrease partnership satisfaction rate to over 90% through timely communication and mutual support
OKRs to enhance IT stability in the DACH region through strategic global and local collaborations
- ObjectiveEnhance IT stability in the DACH region through strategic global and local collaborations
- KRImplement 2 new IT infrastructure projects successfully with minimized downtime
- Implement projects during least busy hours to minimize disruption
- Prioritize tasks, delegate accordingly, and monitor progress regularly
- Identify required resources and create detailed project plans for each system
- KRSecure 3 new strategic partnerships with reputable IT service providers by end of Q2
- Finalize and formalize partnership agreements
- Identify reputable IT service providers for potential partnership
- Set up meetings to present partnership proposals
- KRAchieve a 25% reduction in IT-related complaints/issues from regional stakeholders
- Improve IT infrastructure for enhanced efficiency
- Implement advanced IT troubleshooting training for staff
- Establish effective communication channels for IT issues
OKRs to enhance proficiency as a Partnership Manager
- ObjectiveEnhance proficiency as a Partnership Manager
- KRStrengthen relationship with 5 existing partners by enhancing engagement activities
- Propose and organize bi-monthly virtual events to foster interaction
- Develop more interactive and personalized communication strategies for each partner
- Implement regular partnership satisfaction surveys and feedback loops
- KRClose 3 new strategic collaborations to extend business network
- Draft proposals outlining mutual business benefit
- Arrange meetings to negotiate collaboration terms
- Research potential companies for strategic collaborations
- KRImprove partner satisfaction rate by 20% through improved communication and support tactics
- Initiate training on effective communication for support teams
- Offer personalized support for their specific needs
- Implement regular, structured communication check-ins with partners
How to write your own Strategic Collaborations 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.
Strategic Collaborations 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 Strategic Collaborations 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 Strategic Collaborations OKR templates
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