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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.
How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Work Efficiency to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Work Efficiency OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Work Efficiency 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 workflow efficiency and productivity
ObjectiveEnhance workflow efficiency and productivity
KRImplement at least 3 significant improvements identified from the workflow analysis
Develop strategies to implement these improvements efficiently- Evaluate success of implemented improvements periodically
- Prioritize the 3 top improvements identified from workflow analysis
- KRReduce workflow steps or stages by 10% to streamline operations
- Implement new workflow and analyze for efficiency improvement
- Review and analyze current processes for unnecessary stages
- Develop a revised workflow eliminating redundant steps
- KRIncrease process efficiency by 20% through process re-engineering
- Identify bottlenecks in the current process
- Train staff on newly engineered process
- Develop a streamlined process blueprint
OKRs to improve efficiency and workflow of the mechanical shop
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and workflow of the mechanical shop
- KRDecrease turnaround time on repairs by 20%
- Train staff in advanced repair techniques
- Implement a more efficient job scheduling system
- Increase inventory of commonly used parts
- KRReduce inventory wastage by 30% through proper management
- Implement better forecasting techniques to avoid overstocking
- Conduct regular inventory audits to check for discrepancies
- Implement a first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory management system
- KRImplement a new work schedule to ensure 15% more productivity from staff
- Develop new schedule leveraging staff inputs
- Implement and communicate new schedule company-wide
- Survey staff to determine optimal work hours and shifts
OKRs to enhance operational efficiency in the commercial truck shop
- ObjectiveEnhance operational efficiency in the commercial truck shop
- KRCut down average repair turnaround time by 25%
- Invest in advanced, time-efficient repair tools
- Enhance technical skills through continuous training sessions
- Implement efficient scheduling and prioritization of repair jobs
- KRReduce reported equipment malfunctions by 20%
- Train personnel on proper equipment handling
- Implement a thorough maintenance program for all equipment
- Upgrade or replace outdated faulty equipment
- KRBoost workshop productivity by 15% via streamlined processes
- Regularly monitor and adjust new processes to ensure productivity increases
- Implement new, streamlined procedures to minimize wasted time and resources
- Review and identify inefficiencies in the current workshop processes
OKRs to improve user experience design and expand research scope
- ObjectiveImprove user experience design and expand research scope
- KRIncrease user satisfaction scores by 20% through UX enhancements
- Collaboratively design UX updates addressing critical issues
- Implement updates and gather user feedback for adjustments
- Survey users to identify current UX pain points
- KRReduce task completion time by 15% via redesigned user workflows
- Identify bottlenecks in the current workflow system
- Implement and test redesigned workflows
- Develop user-friendly and efficient workflow design
- KRConduct and analyze 30 user interviews for UX research insights
- Conduct 30 user interviews focused on UX insights
- Analyze collected data and compile UX research report
- Identify and schedule interviews with 30 appropriate users
OKRs to enhance operational efficiency in workflows
- ObjectiveEnhance operational efficiency in workflows
- KRTrain 80% of the team on new efficiency-focused strategies and tools
- Organize training sessions for team members
- Follow up on the progress and understanding of trained team members
- Identify appropriate efficiency-focused strategies and tools for training
- KRCut down on unnecessary tasks by 15% through process reevaluation
- Identify and list all current tasks
- Evaluate necessity and efficiency of each task
- Implement changes to reduce unnecessary tasks
- KRReduce process cycle times by 10% using automation tools
- Continuously monitor and optimize automated processes
- Implement appropriate automation tools
- Identify processes that can be efficiently automated
OKRs to elevate overall daily work performance
- ObjectiveElevate overall daily work performance
- KRReduce task completion time by 15% through adopting efficient strategies
- Adopt lean management techniques to increase efficiency
- Undertake consistent skill enhancement training for staff
- Implement productivity tools to streamline work processes
- KRImprove daily report quality, aiming for a 10% growth in positive feedback
- Use infographics to visualize data efficiently
- Add actionable insights to promote decision-making
- Implement proofreading to eliminate errors before submission
- KRIncrease productivity by 20% by optimizing daily tasks
- Identify repetitive tasks and automate where possible
- Prioritize high-value activities and minimize distractions
- Implement time-management techniques for efficiency
OKRs to enhance team efficiency while maintaining work quality
- ObjectiveEnhance team efficiency while maintaining work quality
- KRReduce task completion time by 20% through workflow optimization
- Train employees on effective time management
- Automate repetitive tasks using digital tools
- Identify and eliminate unnecessary steps in the workflow
- KRImplement a new communication strategy that increases productivity by 15%
- Develop a streamlined communication structure promoting clarity and efficacy
- Monitor and adjust strategy after implementation for continuous improvement
- Train employees on new communication tools for optimized usage
- KRMaintain customer satisfaction rate at 90% or above
- Conduct regular client surveys to measure satisfaction rates
- Provide consistent, high-quality customer service training
- Implement feedback from customer surveys for improvement
OKRs to enhance operational efficiency across all workflows
- ObjectiveEnhance operational efficiency across all workflows
- KRReduce task redundancy by identifying and eliminating 20% of duplicate tasks
- Implement plan to remove 20% of these duplicates
- Identify duplicate tasks in existing workflow
- Analyze impact of eliminating identified duplicates
- KRReduce processing time by 15% for key operational activities
- Implement efficient technologies to streamline operational processes
- Train staff on time management skills and faster work methods
- Identify and eliminate unneeded steps in current procedures
- KRImplement two new process automation tools to minimize manual intervention
- Research and select two process automation tools suitable for our needs
- Train staff on how to utilize these new tools
- Purchase and install the selected automation tools
OKRs to enhance organisational work transparency for improved efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance organisational work transparency for improved efficiency
- KRIncrease internal presentation sessions about ongoing projects by 30%
- Identify projects suitable for presentation sessions
- Schedule 30% more presentation sessions
- Notify and invite participants to sessions
- KRImplement a shared project management platform across all departments
- Identify the needs of all departments for a project management platform
- Train all department heads on the new platform
- Select and purchase an appropriate shared platform
- KRMake 100% of work processes documented and easily accessible for all staff
- Identify all existing work processes across departments
- Create clear, concise documentation for each process
- Develop a centralized, digital process library for staff access
OKRs to enhance digital marketing team's work productivity efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance digital marketing team's work productivity efficiency
- KRIncrease marketing campaign conversion rate by 25%
- Analyze data to identify which strategies are currently ineffective
- Implement A/B testing for more effective campaigns
- Enhance customer targeting with detailed demographic data
- KRAmplify social media engagement metrics by 30%
- Invest in analytics tools to track engagement data
- Develop engaging content to stimulate user interaction and shares
- Implement a social media advertising strategy to increase reach
- KRDecrease time spent on routine tasks by implementing automation tools by 15%
- Train staff on how to utilize these tools effectively
- Research and invest in suitable automation tools
- Identify routine tasks that are eligible for automation
How to write your own Work Efficiency 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.
Work Efficiency 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 Work Efficiency OKRs
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 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.
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