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tability.ioWhat are Time Management OKRs?
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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Time Management 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.
Time Management OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Time Management Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance proficiency in time management
ObjectiveEnhance proficiency in time management
KRImplement a daily scheduling routine and adhere to it 90% of the time
Set reminders for each scheduled task- Review and adjust the routine weekly
- Create a daily schedule outlining tasks and times
- KRComplete online time management course by mid-quarter
- Complete the online time management course
- Register for the online time management course
- Dedicate regular weekly hours for course study
- KRReduce weekly wasted time by half assessed via a time tracking tool
- Implement a time tracking tool to monitor weekly activities
- Identify areas of wasted time and inefficiency
- Develop new routines to streamline workload
OKRs to improve personal productivity through effective time management
- ObjectiveImprove personal productivity through effective time management
- KRReduce wasted time in workday by 30% by streamlining tasks and minimizing interruptions
- Establish 'Do Not Disturb' periods for focused work
- Automate repetitive tasks where possible
- Implement a task management system for organized scheduling
- KRImplement and follow a personalized time management system consistently for 90% of tasks
- Follow the outlined plan consistently across 90% of your tasks
- Assess and improve your system based on productivity results
- Define your daily tasks using a personalized time management system
- KRIncrease time spent on high-priority objectives by 25% each week
- Identify and rank objectives based on their priority levels
- Continuously review and adjust your time allocation
- Allocate 25% more time weekly to top-priority tasks
OKRs to boost capabilities in efficient time management
- ObjectiveBoost capabilities in efficient time management
- KRReduce procrastination and wasted time to less than one hour per workday
- Limit social media use during work hours
- Prioritize tasks using a to-do list
- Set specific, manageable daily goals and deadlines for tasks
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of projects earlier than the deadline indicated
- Periodically revisit timelines and adjust as necessary
- Start projects early to maximise working timeframe
- Improve efficiency with consistent daily progress
- KRRead and finish at least two industry-recognized books on time management strategies
- Choose two reputable time management books
- Summarize key time management strategies learned
- Create a reading schedule to meet deadline
OKRs to improve time management and task prioritization
- ObjectiveImprove time management and task prioritization
- KRIncrease productivity by completing 90% of priority tasks
- Minimize distractions by creating a focused work environment
- Use time blocking techniques to allocate dedicated time for priority tasks
- Set clear and specific goals for each priority task
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance
- KRDevelop a daily schedule that ensures adequate time allocation for important tasks
- Regularly review and adjust the daily schedule to ensure optimal time allocation
- Minimize distractions by setting boundaries and establishing designated work areas or times
- Allocate specific time blocks for each important task in the daily schedule
- Identify and prioritize important tasks based on urgency and importance
- KRReduce time wasted on low-value activities by 50%
- Identify low-value activities through a comprehensive analysis of daily tasks
- Delegate low-value activities to appropriate team members for increased productivity
- Implement time management techniques, such as prioritizing tasks and setting realistic deadlines
- Continuously review and optimize processes to eliminate or automate low-value activities
- KRAttend time management training to learn effective techniques
- Research and find a suitable time management training program
- Enroll in the selected time management training course
- Implement and practice the learned time management techniques consistently
- Actively participate and engage in all training sessions
OKRs to increase job productivity through effective goal setting and time management
- ObjectiveIncrease job productivity through effective goal setting and time management
- KRReceive positive feedback from supervisor on improved productivity
- Implement strategies or tools to enhance work efficiency
- Request regular performance reviews from supervisor
- Identify areas for productivity improvements during your work day
- KRAttend time management training and implement strategies
- Apply learned strategies in daily work routine
- Enroll in a time management training course
- Continually assess and adjust strategies for effectiveness
- KRAchieve 95% completion rate of weekly tasks
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance at the start of the week
- Regularly track task progress throughout the week and adjust plans accordingly
- Allocate specific time frames to each task for focused work sessions
OKRs to enhance productivity and discipline to reach designated goals
- ObjectiveEnhance productivity and discipline to reach designated goals
- KRDecrease procrastination behaviors by using productivity tools, increasing focused time by 30%
- Research and choose productivity tools suited to personal work style
- Block off 30% more dedicated time for specific tasks
- Regularly monitor and adjust strategies based on productivity levels
- KRComplete all projects two days ahead of the deadline
- Finish assignments earlier than planned deadline
- Start projects as early as possible
- Prioritize tasks to ensure efficient work flow
- KRImplement and follow a rigid daily schedule, reducing task-switching by 50%
- Prioritize tasks and allocate specific time slots for each
- Strictly adhere to the designed schedule every day
- Design a consistent daily timetable including all essential activities
OKRs to improve software engineering skills through effective time management
- ObjectiveImprove software engineering skills through effective time management
- KRIncrease the number of completed coding tasks by 20% each week
- Identify and address any obstacles or challenges that may hinder coding task completion
- Enhance collaboration and communication among team members for efficient task completion
- Provide regular feedback and support to assist in completing coding tasks
- Set clear and achievable coding task goals for each team member
- KRImprove adherence to project deadlines by delivering work on time in 90% of cases
- Implement effective communication strategies to address obstacles and ensure timely completion
- Set clear and realistic deadlines for each project task
- Prioritize tasks and create a detailed schedule to ensure timely delivery
- Regularly track progress and provide updates to stakeholders to maintain accountability
- KRReduce time spent on non-essential activities by 15% during work hours
- Set specific time limits for non-essential tasks to ensure efficient completion
- Prioritize and eliminate non-essential activities based on their impact and importance
- Identify non-essential activities taking up significant time during work hours
- Regularly assess and adjust the allocation of time to non-essential activities as needed
- KRAttend and actively participate in at least 2 time management workshops or webinars
- Research and identify 2 time management workshops or webinars
- Apply the learned time management techniques in daily activities for improved efficiency
- Take thorough notes during the workshops or webinars for future reference
- Register for the selected workshops or webinars to secure a spot
OKRs to enhance time management by reprioritizing based on requests
- ObjectiveEnhance time management by reprioritizing based on requests
- KRIncrease task completion by 20% through effective distribution of remodulated priorities
- Analyze current priority system and identify areas for improvement
- Develop a strategy for redistributing tasks based on priority
- Implement process change and monitor improvements in task completion
- KRReduce weekly time inefficiencies by 15% using focused priority remodulation
- Implement a time tracking system to discover inefficiencies
- Identify and analyze current tasks regularly for priority assessment
- Adjust work processes based on priority and efficiency data
- KRSuccessfully reschedule 90% of misaligned priorities within 48 hours of request receipt
- Prioritize requests, aligning them to current goals
- Allocate resources to resolve each request efficiently
- Review all received rescheduling requests accurately
OKRs to obtain an "A" grade for the next academic grading period
- ObjectiveObtain an "A" grade for the next academic grading period
- KRSecure an average of 90% on all unit tests
- Regularly review past material to increase memory retention
- Utilize office hours or tutoring resources for difficult concepts
- Follow a regular study schedule to cover all topics thoroughly
- KRActively participate in class and achieve full participation points each week
- Contribute to class discussions regularly
- Review course syllabus for participation requirements
- Attend and participate in every class
- KRBoost study time to reach 95% of assignments completed on time
- Prioritize assignments based on deadlines
- Break larger assignments into manageable tasks
- Set aside specific daily hours dedicated to studying
OKRs to deliver high-quality project within agreed timeframe
- ObjectiveDeliver high-quality project within agreed timeframe
- KRConduct thorough quality audits biweekly to maintain zero critical issues
- Review audit findings and address identified issues
- Implement solutions and ensure no critical issues
- Schedule biweekly audits for monitoring system quality
- KRAchieve weekly milestone targets on schedule 100% of the time
- Break down complex tasks into manageable actions for daily execution
- Dedicate specific hours daily to solely focus on milestone-related tasks
- Prioritize tasks based on deadline, not on ease or personal preference
- KRAttain minimum 90% acceptance rate on first completion of tasks
- Improve work comprehension through training sessions
- Iteratively monitor and adjust task execution strategies
- Schedule regular feedback and improvement discussions
How to write your own Time Management 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.
Time Management 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 Time Management 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
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 a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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 Time Management OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.