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What are Team Improvement 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 Improvement. 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 Improvement 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 Improvement OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Team Improvement 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 enhance continuous improvement processes
ObjectiveEnhance continuous improvement processes
KRImplement 3 new process improvements based on feedback and data analysis
Identify key problems from the feedback and data analysis- Implement and monitor the new processes
- Develop three process improvement strategies
- KRTrain all team members on Lean principles to promote a culture of improvement
- Distribute Lean principles educational materials to team members
- Monitor and assess team members' understanding of Lean principles
- Organize Lean principles training sessions for the team
- KRIncrease feedback collection by 20% through surveys and feedback loops
- Implement feedback loops on all digital platforms
- Develop and distribute engaging customer satisfaction surveys
- Promote survey participation through incentives
OKRs to foster continuous improvement culture in production team
- ObjectiveFoster continuous improvement culture in production team
- KRIncrease production team engagement in suggesting improvement ideas by 30%
- Provide training on successful idea generation techniques
- Implement a rewards system for valuable improvement suggestions
- Conduct weekly brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas
- KRAchieve a 20% reduction in production errors utilizing improvement techniques
- Train staff regularly on error prevention strategies
- Update and fine-tune production machinery for precision
- Implement strict quality control processes on production lines
- KRImplement weekly training sessions covering different improvement methodologies by end of quarter
- Identify relevant improvement methodologies for training
- Schedule and communicate the training sessions
- Design engaging weekly training curriculums
OKRs to identify future areas of primary effort and improvement
- ObjectiveIdentify future areas of primary effort and improvement
- KRInterview 20 team members to identify internal improvement opportunities
- Prepare open-ended questions on improvement opportunities
- Compile a list of 20 team members for interviews
- Schedule and conduct interviews with team members
- KREvaluate five competitors' strategies for fresh market insights
- Compile a report compiling and comparing these strategies
- Analyze their marketing and product strategies
- Identify five main competitors in the market
- KRConduct SWOT analysis to pinpoint operational strengths and weak spots
- Define team members to conduct the SWOT analysis
- Analyze and interpret data to identify strengths, weaknesses
- Gather data on all operational aspects
OKRs to foster open communication and continual improvement within the team
- ObjectiveFoster open communication and continual improvement within the team
- KRAchieve a 25% increase in actionable suggestions from team members
- Enhance communication channels for suggestions
- Conduct regular brainstorming sessions with team
- Implement a reward system for valuable suggestions
- KREnsure 100% of team members participate in at least one feedback session
- Track and confirm each member's participation
- Create a schedule for mandatory feedback sessions
- Inform team members about the feedback sessions
- KRConduct 8 team feedback sessions focused on insight sharing and improvement ideas
- Schedule 8 team feedback sessions for idea sharing
- Evaluate and implement suggestions for improvement after sessions
- Prepare a structured format for insight exchange
OKRs to implement a comprehensive and effective continuous improvement spreadsheet
- ObjectiveImplement a comprehensive and effective continuous improvement spreadsheet
- KRValidate and rank each idea, achieving a 100% idea review rate within a quarter
- Review each idea thoroughly for feasibility and relevance
- Rank ideas based on impact and feasibility
- Ensure that all ideas are reviewed and ranked
- KRDefine 5 distinct criteria for judging and reviewing team ideas by end of week 1
- Identify key factors for evaluating team ideas
- Create a draft list of 5 distinct criteria
- Review and finalize criteria by end of Week 1
- KRSolicit 20+ new improvement ideas from team members over the next six weeks
- Offer incentives for the most innovative ideas
- Encourage sharing of new improvement ideas via email
- Schedule brainstorming sessions with team members weekly
OKRs to ensure successful completion of Annual Audit Plan
- ObjectiveEnsure successful completion of Annual Audit Plan
- KRIdentify and implement minimum three process improvement initiatives, contributing to business value
- Develop strategies to streamline identified problematic processes
- Analyze current procedures for potential inefficiencies or bottlenecks
- Implement and monitor the effectiveness of the developed improvements
- KRDeliver 100% of assigned audit engagements within agreed timelines
- Monitor progress regularly to ensure timely completion
- Prioritize and schedule audits based on their deadlines
- Establish clear deadlines for each audit engagement
- KRImprove stakeholder satisfaction rate by 20% through enhanced partnership initiatives
- Identify key stakeholders and outline their primary needs and expectations
- Develop targeted partnership initiatives aligning with stakeholders' interests
- Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve partnerships
OKRs to achieve full real-time transaction posting in the system
- ObjectiveAchieve full real-time transaction posting in the system
- KRImplement necessary system improvements to secure 100% real-time transaction records by week 8
- Engage experts for system improvement implementation
- Conduct testing to confirm real-time functionality
- Identify system vulnerabilities affecting transaction recording
- KRDevelop a system protocol guaranteeing instant recording of 75% transactions by week 4
- Implement and test newly developed system by week 4
- Design protocol for instant 75% transaction recording
- Identify essential transactions requiring instant recording
- KRTrain the entire team on real-time transaction posting, ensuring 90% accuracy by week 6
- Set up training on real-time transaction posting for the entire team
- Regularly check and evaluate team progress and accuracy
- Implement corrective measures to achieve 90% accuracy by week 6
OKRs to elevate Fat Cat's Google My Business profile reviews to 4.6
- ObjectiveElevate Fat Cat's Google My Business profile reviews to 4.6
- KRIncrease customer review volume on Google by 20%
- Launch an email campaign encouraging customers to leave reviews
- Offer small incentives for providing feedback on Google
- Implement pop-up reminders on website for Google reviews
- KRRaise negative review resolution rate to 80%
- Monitor and assess negative review handling weekly
- Implement customer feedback in service improvement plans
- Train customer service team in advanced conflict resolution
- KRImplement a customer feedback loop to improve service quality by 15%
- Establish a system for analyzing and interpreting feedback
- Develop a standardized customer satisfaction survey
- Implement changes based on customer feedback reviews
OKRs to develop a high-performing, cohesive team
- ObjectiveDevelop a high-performing, cohesive team
- KRBoost team satisfaction score to above 80% through regular feedback and improvement
- Implement weekly feedback sessions for open team communication
- Provide training resources to improve skills
- Establish a recognition system for excellent work
- KRIncrease team productivity by 20% through effective collaboration tools and training
- Monitor and review team productivity post-implementation
- Arrange training sessions on utilizing these tools effectively
- Implement collaboration tools that streamline communication and teamwork
- KRAchieve less than 5% turnover rate with better onboarding processes and work culture
- Organize regular team-building activities
- Initiate quarterly feedback and improvement sessions
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding process for all new hires
OKRs to minimise and optimise operational expenditure effectively
- ObjectiveMinimise and optimise operational expenditure effectively
- KRIncrease operational efficiency by 15% through the utilisation of lean methodologies
- Train team in lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles
- Continuously monitor, measure and adjust for improved efficiency
- Implement lean tools, such as 5S, to optimize processes
- KRImplement at least 3 cost-saving initiatives within various departments
- Develop and present cost-saving initiative proposals
- Identify potential cost-saving areas in different departments
- Implement selected cost-saving strategies in respective departments
- KRAchieve a 10% reduction in total operational costs without compromising output quality
- Negotiate lower prices with vendors
- Implement lean processes to reduce waste
- Evaluate and optimize energy usage for cost efficiency
Team Improvement 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using 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 Improvement OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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