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What are Team Contributor 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 Team Contributor. 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 Team Contributor 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.
Team Contributor OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Team Contributor 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 become proficient at React
ObjectiveBecome proficient at React
KRComplete 10 React-based projects by the end of the quarter
Regularly review progress and adjust plans accordingly- Create a project schedule for all 10 React-based projects
- Allocate sufficient time daily for coding and testing
- KRHelp build a React application with a team
- Attend team meetings to discuss application design and architecture
- Contribute to coding, testing, and debugging the React application
- Collaborate on addressing feedback and implementing feature adjustments
- KRProvide weekly demonstrations of learned React abilities in team meetings
- Learn new React skills throughout the week
- Present demonstration in weekly team meeting
- Prepare a demonstration showing those skills
OKRs to boost contributor participation and involvement levels
- ObjectiveBoost contributor participation and involvement levels
- KRElevate active contributor base by 30% achieved through targeted engagement initiatives
- Request contributor feedback through interactive surveys
- Implement a rewards system for active contributors
- Organize regular community engagement events
- KRImprove contributor feedback response rate by 35% via prompt and engaging communication
- Implement a standardized response protocol for all incoming contributor feedback
- Train team members on effective and timely communication strategies
- Monitor and regularly assess response rate performance
- KRAchieve a 25% increase in contributor submission rates by end of quarter
- Simplify and streamline submission process
- Improve outreach and engagement strategies
- Develop and implement contributor incentives and rewards
OKRs to master JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
- ObjectiveMaster JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
- KRParticipate in at least one coding challenge or competition focused on JavaScript
- KRComplete online JavaScript course with a score of 90% or higher
- Regularly practice writing JavaScript code and complete coding exercises provided in the course
- Enroll in the online JavaScript course and familiarize yourself with the curriculum
- Set aside dedicated study time each day to consistently work through the course materials
- Take the practice quizzes and review any areas of weakness to ensure understanding
- KRDevelop and deploy a functional JavaScript application independently
- Identify user requirements and define the scope of the JavaScript application
- Deploy the JavaScript application on the desired platform and perform final testing
- Write and test the JavaScript code to ensure the application's functionality
- Design and prototype the application's user interface and functionality
- KRContribute to an open-source JavaScript project by submitting at least two pull requests
- Fork the project repository and branch off to make changes for the pull requests
- Submit the pull requests with clear documentation and thorough explanation of the changes
- Find an open-source JavaScript project on platforms like GitHub or GitLab
- Identify two areas for improvement or new features in the chosen project
OKRs to enhance content quality to align with updated guidelines
- ObjectiveEnhance content quality to align with updated guidelines
- KRIncrease guideline-adherence in updated content by 90% measured through internal assessments
- Implement regular internal assessments for content update
- Conduct training on guideline adherence
- Develop feedback mechanism for content contributors
- KRConduct a comprehensive review of all content by week 3
- Allocate specific review tasks to team members
- Compile all content for review by end of week 1
- Complete all reviews and edits by end of week 3
- KRIdentify and correct 75% of non-compliant content items by week 5
- Identify non-compliant content within available resources
- Analyze and categorize identified non-compliant content
- Implement corrections for 75% of identified non-compliant content
OKRs to develop personal and professional growth
- ObjectiveDevelop personal and professional growth
- KRIdentify and engage in a new hobby for personal satisfaction
- Regularly allot time to engage in chosen hobby
- Research various hobbies that align with personal interests
- Choose one hobby to pursue and gather necessary supplies
- KRComplete one skill-improvement course related to my professional field
- Enroll in selected skill-improvement course
- Successfully complete all coursework and assessments
- Identify relevant online courses in your professional field
- KRRead and summarize at least one self-improvement book
- Write a summary of the book
- Select a self-improvement book to read
- Read the chosen self-improvement book
OKRs to enhance proficiency and understanding in Golang fundamentals
- ObjectiveEnhance proficiency and understanding in Golang fundamentals
- KRDevelop and successfully deploy 3 Golang-based projects demonstrating varied use-cases
- Test and deploy these Golang projects successfully
- Develop the Golang-based projects addressing these use-cases
- Identify three distinct, practical use-cases for Golang projects
- KRActively participate in Golang communities and contribute to 3 open-source projects
- Commit to contributing regularly to these projects
- Research and join relevant Golang online communities
- Identify 3 open-source Golang projects of interest
- KRComplete two advanced-level Golang courses on an accredited learning platform
- Choose two advanced-level Golang courses on an accredited platform
- Enroll in the selected courses
- Complete all the coursework and assignments promptly
OKRs to enhance individual skill set through learning and development
- ObjectiveEnhance individual skill set through learning and development
- KRComplete four online courses relevant to my field
- Submit all required coursework and successfully pass each course
- Identify and enroll in four online courses related to my field
- Regularly attend all scheduled virtual classes and tutorials
- KRAchieve 85% or higher on post-training quizzes
- Dedicate daily study time specifically for learning content
- Seek clarification on any topics that appear confusing
- Review all training materials before attempting quizzes
- KRImplement learned skills in one live project successfully
- Plan the process incorporating these skills into the project
- Identify a live project where newly acquired skills apply
- Execute the plan, monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary
Team Contributor 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 Team Contributor OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to elevate skills to proficient project manager level