15 customisable OKR examples for Agile
What are Agile 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.
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.
That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for Agile to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Agile OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Agile OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Agile 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!
1. OKRs to enhance Agile practices within the organization's community
Enhance Agile practices within the organization's community
Mentor at least 10 team members for efficient Agile implementation
Arrange individual meetings to understand each team member's Agile knowledge
Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback regularly
Develop personalized Agile training programs for each team member
Improve Agile Project Success Rate by at least 20%
Establish clearer communication channels for instant feedback
Use analytics to consistently monitor and reassess project progress
Implement regular, comprehensive agile training for all team members
Conduct 3 training workshops on advanced Agile methodologies by end of quarter
Identify relevant topics for advanced Agile methodology workshops
Secure qualified speakers or trainers for each event
Schedule and promote the three workshops
2. OKRs to enhance the efficiency of our matured agile team
Enhance the efficiency of our matured agile team
Reduce backlog items by 20%
Implement additional resources towards tackling backlog
Review and improve current work processes
Prioritize backlog based on urgency and importance
Improve team satisfaction score by 10 points through regular feedback and coaching
Implement weekly feedback sessions within the team
Encourage peer-to-peer feedback exchange
Develop a coaching program for underperformers
Increase sprint completion rate by 15%
Enhance periodic sprint retrospectives for better insights
Implement strict time management and planning processes
Improve team communication, coordination, and collaboration
3. OKRs to drive Agile and Scrum adoption across teams
Drive Agile and Scrum adoption across teams
Implement Agile and Scrum in 5 teams with an 80% adherence rate
Assign a Scrum Master for each team
Provide Agile and Scrum training to all team members
Monitor progress and enforce 80% adherence rate
Achieve 95% satisfaction rate for Agile and Scrum training sessions
Update and improve training curriculum based on feedback
Implement post-training evaluations to gather participant feedback
Provide extra support for participants struggling with the material
Train 10 teams on Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
Schedule follow-ups to assess understanding
Identify the experienced trainers in Agile and Scrum methods
Allocate distinct training sessions for each team
4. OKRs to increase mastery in applying the agile process
Increase mastery in applying the agile process
Facilitate a peer-review session around agile processes, receiving an average feedback score of 4/5
Distribute a feedback form to assess the session
Conduct an engaging and informative agile process review
Prepare a comprehensive agenda for the peer-review session
Implement three improvements from learned agile techniques in current projects
Apply agile principles into daily routines and decision-making process
Implement a sprints-based timeline for project tasks
Incorporate regular stand-up meetings into project framework
Complete two online agile process management courses with a score of 90% or above
Allocate time daily to learn and review course materials
Complete all course quizzes and assignments, targeting a 90%+ score
Research and enroll in two online Agile process management courses
5. OKRs to implement effective Agile PMO transformation
Implement effective Agile PMO transformation
Decrease project overhead costs by 30% using Agile frameworks
Implement Agile methodologies across all project management teams
Streamline workflows to optimize resource allocation
Undertake continuous Agile framework training and improvements
Achieve 25% increase in Project Delivery Efficiency using Agile practices
Train team members on Agile practices and principles
Implement Agile methodologies in project management processes
Continuously monitor and improve the Agile implementation process
Train 80% of PMO team members on Agile methodologies and tools
Monitor and measure training completion rates
Identify the PMO team members requiring Agile training
Schedule Agile methodology and tools training sessions
6. OKRs to drive an effective agile transformation for all team operations
Drive an effective agile transformation for all team operations
Conduct 10+ training sessions on agile principles and practices
Schedule and advertise the training sessions
Develop detailed lesson plans for each agile training session
Arrange resources necessary for conducting training sessions
Implement agile methodologies in at least 3 different teams
Identify key team members for Agile Methodology training
Implement and monitor Agile practices within each team
Schedule Agile coaching sessions for selected teams
Achieve a 30% decrease in project delivery times through agile adoption
Train team members in agile principles and practices
Monitor and adapt processes for continuous improvement
Implement agile methodologies in project management
7. OKRs to enhance skills and competencies as a Scrum Master and Agile coach
Enhance skills and competencies as a Scrum Master and Agile coach
Coach and uplift two junior team members to Scrum Master level
Provide constructive feedback regularly on their Scrum project performance
Offer regular, hands-on Scrum training sessions for junior team members
Assign realistic Scrum leadership roles to build confidence
Lead a scrum team to deliver two successful sprint projects
Outline expectations and define success for both sprint projects
Provide feedback and celebrate team successes regularly
Monitor progress and troubleshoot roadblocks daily
Complete an advanced certification course in Agile methodologies
Enroll in chosen course and purchase necessary materials
Study and complete certification exam
Identify appropriate advanced Agile certification course
8. OKRs to elevate agile team's performance to top-tier status
Elevate agile team's performance to top-tier status
Achieve 90% positive feedback on team's agility and efficiency in handling tasks
Schedule weekly feedback sessions with the team
Implement regular training sessions on agility and efficiency techniques
Regularly review and improve task management processes
Increase average project completion rate by 20% without compromising on quality
Streamline project management processes
Conduct weekly training sessions to enhance skills
Implement regular performance tracking and analytics
Implement at least two upskilling training sessions resulting in marked improvement in competencies
Organize two professional development workshops
Identify necessary skills gaps within the team
Evaluate performance post-training for improvement
9. OKRs to successfully implement Agile Transformation for improved delivery efficiency
Successfully implement Agile Transformation for improved delivery efficiency
Complete training of teams on Agile principles and practices for 100% adoption
Monitor and evaluate teams' understanding and application of Agile practices
Implement follow-up training sessions to ensure 100% adoption
Schedule training sessions on Agile principles for all teams
Increase the percentage of on-time delivery by 30%
Streamline and upgrade the delivery process
Implement stricter tracking and deadlines for delivery
Improve communication between logistics and suppliers
Reduce the product's time-to-market by 25%
Enhance project management efficiencies and cross-functional collaborations
Improve supplier relationships to ensure faster delivery of materials
Streamline the production process and eliminate unnecessary steps
10. OKRs to strengthen and foster an agile culture within the team and organization
Strengthen and foster an agile culture within the team and organization
Provide agile training to 100% of team members by the end of the quarter
Monitor attendance and progress throughout training
Schedule training sessions for all team members
Identify appropriate agile training programs for the team
Implement two new agile practices in at least three project workflows
Train teams on the chosen agile practices
Select two agile practices to implement
Identify three project workflows to improve with agile practices
Achieve a 15% increase in project completion rate through adopting agile methods
Monitor and adjust agile strategies regularly
Train staff on agile principles and techniques
Implement agile project management methodologies into existing processes
11. OKRs to achieve Agile transformation for enhanced project delivery
Achieve Agile transformation for enhanced project delivery
Implement Agile processes in at least two projects and achieve 80% success rate
Measure success rate and make necessary adjustments
Train project teams in Agile methodologies and principles
Identify two projects suitable for Agile implementation
Train 90% of the project management team in Agile methodologies
Ensure team members attend and complete training
Organize Agile methodology training sessions
Identify current project management team members lacking Agile training
Reduce the project delivery timeline by 20% while maintaining quality metrics
Increase team's efficiency through skill enhancement training
Implement effective project management strategies
Utilize advanced project tracking tools
12. OKRs to enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
Enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
Implement at least 2 complex features using Agile and Scrum approaches
Identify and outline features for Agile implementation
Develop feature roadmap using Scrum methodology
Execute, review and refine implemented features
Increase Agile and Scrum certification holders in the team by 30%
Allocate resources for professional development and training
Implement incentives for certification completion
Identify team members interested in obtaining Agile/Scrum certification
Reduce project turnaround time by 15% with Agile and Scrum methodologies
Implement Scrum methods to improve task delegation and team collaboration
Train team members in Agile-Scrum methodologies for effectiveness
Utilize Agile values for continuous adjustment and quick responses
13. OKRs to drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
Drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
Increase employee engagement by 15% through the use of feedback loops and open communication channels
Increase team agility by implementing Scrum methodology and conducting regular retrospectives
Train team members on Scrum principles and methodology through workshops and coaching sessions
Adapt sprint planning sessions to prioritize tasks and assign them according to team members' strengths
Implement Scrum artifacts like backlog, user stories, and Sprint boards to enhance team agility
Conduct weekly retrospectives to reflect on previous sprints and identify areas of improvement
Implement an employee recognition program to encourage and reward continuous improvement efforts
Achieve a 20% decrease in time-to-market for new product releases through streamlined processes
14. OKRs to implement Scrum and Agile training for the team
Implement Scrum and Agile training for the team
Measure improvement by achieving at least 80% pass rate in post-training assessment
Implement regular training progress evaluations
Provide additional assistance to struggling trainees
Develop a comprehensive post-training assessment
Achieve 100% team participation and completion of the training
Implement incentives to boost training completion rates
Regularly monitor and report team's training progress
Assign mandatory completion dates for each training session
Identify and enroll team in a certified Agile and Scrum training course
Research accredited Agile and Scrum training providers
Select a suitable training course based on team needs
Enroll team in chosen Agile and Scrum course
15. OKRs to optimize and excel as an innovative agile team
Optimize and excel as an innovative agile team
Reduce project turnaround time by 15% through improved team collaboration
Introduce collaboration tools for effective communication
Implement regular team meetings focusing on project obstacles
Provide training to enhance team collaboration
Obtain 90% positive feedback on project deliverables from stakeholders
Improve deliverables based on feedback received
Actively seek stakeholders' wants and needs
Continually communicate project updates to stakeholders
Increase team productivity by 25% measured by completed tasks
Introduce performance incentives for early or on-time task completion
Implement a daily morning team-meeting for task assignment and completion updates
Provide training on efficient task management and prioritizing techniques
Agile OKR best practices to boost success
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 turn your Agile OKRs in a strategy map
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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Agile OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to increase automation and drive continuous improvement
OKRs to amplify efficiency and scalability of Business Operations' internal processes
OKRs to enhance Quality and Usability of my API
OKRs to attain zero-error perfection in journal entry bookkeeping
OKRs to develop an accurate and efficient face recognition system
OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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