8 OKR examples for Performance Improvement

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 Performance Improvement 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 more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for OKR

Your objectives should be ambitious, but achievable. Your key results should be measurable and time-bound. It can also be helfpul to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Building your own OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

- Use our free OKRs generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives – including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

How to track 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.

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 OKRs-tracking tool for it.

We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.

Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

Performance Improvement OKRs templates

We've added Performance Improvement Objectives and Key Results, but also the initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

OKRs to improve quarterly performance through consistent check-ins with manager

Improve quarterly performance through consistent check-ins with manager
Implement suggestions from manager to enhance performance
Review manager's suggestions carefully and clarify any doubts or queries
Outline a concrete plan to apply suggested modifications structurally
Daily monitor, measure and evaluate progress towards goals
Review progress towards goals and receive feedback during meetings
Prepare reports detailing goal progression
Schedule regular meetings for progress reviews
Ask for feedback during these meetings
Schedule quarterly meeting with performance manager
Identify schedules that align between you and your performance manager
Draft an email proposing the meeting time and agenda
Send the email and confirm the meeting date

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OKRs to improve communication by ensuring quarterly check-in with performance manager

Improve communication by ensuring quarterly check-in with performance manager
Implement action plan based on feedback received from performance manager
Develop a comprehensive action plan addressing the concerns highlighted
Review feedback received from performance manager thoroughly
Begin implementation of formulated action plan immediately
Discuss performance goals and feedback during check-in meeting
Review previous performance goals before the check-in meeting
Prepare constructive and specific feedback points
Schedule a check-in meeting to discuss performance goals
Schedule and attend quarterly check-in meeting with performance manager
Determine a suitable date and time for the check-in meeting
Send meeting invite to performance manager
Attend the scheduled check-in meeting

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OKRs to enhance performance in the top two targeted areas for improvement

Enhance performance in the top two targeted areas for improvement
Build detailed strategy plans addressing identified improvements by week 4
Develop a detailed strategy plan in week two
Finalize and implement improvement plans by week four
Identify areas needing improvement in the first week
Implement created action plans and achieve 20% improvement by week 10
Monitor progress and adjust approaches to ensure 20% improvement
Review and understand the details of the created action plans
Start implementing strategies from the action plans
Identify improvement needs through comprehensive analysis by week 2
Conduct surveys to gather employee feedback on improvement needs
Review latest reports for performance-based improvement areas
Analyze customer feedback to identify required enhancements

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OKRs to successfully complete the GPU component

Successfully complete the GPU component
Reduce the number of performance issues found during testing by 50%
Integrate automated testing in the development process
Implement thorough code reviews before initiating tests
Increase training sessions on effective coding practices
Quality review passed in all 3 stages of the GPU component lifecycle
Update GPU component lifecycle quality control procedures
Discuss the successful review outcome with the team
Document all observations during GPU component lifecycle stages
Achieve 80% project milestone completions on GPU component development by the period end
Assign experienced team for GPU component development
Regularly track and review progress of project completion
Prioritize daily tasks towards the project's milestones

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OKRs to equip departments with OKR skills

Equip departments with OKR skills
Measure and track departments' progress in using OKRs to improve performance
Implement a system for departments to input and update their OKRs regularly
Conduct regular reviews to identify areas where departments can improve their usage of OKRs
Establish a platform or tool to track and visualize departments' progress and performance with OKRs
Develop a standardized framework for evaluating departmental performance based on OKR achievement
Conduct OKR training sessions for all departments
Assess departments' understanding and application of OKRs through a written test
Provide ongoing coaching and support to departments in implementing OKRs
Develop and provide resources, such as training materials and best practice examples
Conduct workshops or webinars to address implementation challenges and provide additional coaching
Schedule regular check-ins with department heads to review progress and offer guidance
Establish an open communication channel for departments to seek guidance and share updates