5 customisable OKR examples for Agile Methodologies
What are Agile Methodologies 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 Methodologies 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.
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Our customisable Agile Methodologies OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Agile Methodologies. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. OKRs to accelerate new product/feature launch process by 20%
Accelerate new product/feature launch process by 20%
Train team on rapid prototyping to speed up design phase by 15%
Identify rapid prototyping training opportunities and resources
Schedule and conduct rapid prototyping training sessions
Monitor and assess efficiency improvements post-training
Streamline approval process, reducing time spent by 30%
Eliminate unnecessary steps in the current approval process
Implement a digital approval system for faster response times
Train staff in efficient document processing and decision-making
Implement Agile methodologies to improve product development efficiency by 25%
Adopt and integrate Scrum framework into product development process
Consistently review and adjust methods to meet efficiency goals
Arrange Agile methodologies training for product development team
5. OKRs to enhance my SCRUM proficiency
Enhance my SCRUM proficiency
Implement effective SCRUM methodologies in three team projects to improve productivity
Train the teams on SCRUM methodologies and principles
Monitor and adjust SCRUM implementation regularly
Incorporate SCRUM into the project management framework
Deliver two presentations on newly acquired SCRUM knowledge to the team
Schedule two team meetings for presentations
Prepare outline summarizing key points of SCRUM knowledge
Create engaging and informative presentations
Complete two advanced SCRUM certification courses by the end of the quarter
Research and select two advanced SCRUM certification courses
Complete and pass all coursework
Enroll in selected courses
Agile Methodologies 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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.
![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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Methodologies OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
![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 Methodologies OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to streamline vendor aging reconciliation and payment processes
OKRs to improve mobile app reusability throughout the organization
OKRs to boost qualified meetings booked by outbound SDR team
OKRs to overcome self-defeating behaviors to successfully complete a project
OKRs to Improve the efficiency of our corporate affairs operations
OKRs to triple our revenue growth
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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