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10 OKR examples for Agile Project Team

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What are Agile Project Team 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 Project Team 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.

The best tools for writing perfect Agile Project Team OKRs

Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.

Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt

Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

Tability 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.

Agile Project Team OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Agile Project Team Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance the efficiency of our matured agile team

  • ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency of our matured agile team
  • KRReduce backlog items by 20%
  • TaskImplement additional resources towards tackling backlog
  • TaskReview and improve current work processes
  • TaskPrioritize backlog based on urgency and importance
  • KRImprove team satisfaction score by 10 points through regular feedback and coaching
  • TaskImplement weekly feedback sessions within the team
  • TaskEncourage peer-to-peer feedback exchange
  • TaskDevelop a coaching program for underperformers
  • KRIncrease sprint completion rate by 15%
  • TaskEnhance periodic sprint retrospectives for better insights
  • TaskImplement strict time management and planning processes
  • TaskImprove team communication, coordination, and collaboration

OKRs to enhance Agile practices within the organization's community

  • ObjectiveEnhance Agile practices within the organization's community
  • KRMentor at least 10 team members for efficient Agile implementation
  • TaskArrange individual meetings to understand each team member's Agile knowledge
  • TaskMonitor progress and provide constructive feedback regularly
  • TaskDevelop personalized Agile training programs for each team member
  • KRImprove Agile Project Success Rate by at least 20%
  • TaskEstablish clearer communication channels for instant feedback
  • TaskUse analytics to consistently monitor and reassess project progress
  • TaskImplement regular, comprehensive agile training for all team members
  • KRConduct 3 training workshops on advanced Agile methodologies by end of quarter
  • TaskIdentify relevant topics for advanced Agile methodology workshops
  • TaskSecure qualified speakers or trainers for each event
  • TaskSchedule and promote the three workshops

OKRs to boost agile team productivity by 15%

  • ObjectiveBoost agile team productivity by 15%
  • KRConduct regular skill development workshops to improve team efficiency by 10%
  • TaskOrganize regular skill development workshops
  • TaskTrack and report improvement in team efficiency
  • TaskIdentify areas of inefficiency within the team
  • KRImplement a new project management tool to reduce task completion times by 20%
  • TaskTrack and evaluate task completion times regularly
  • TaskIdentify the best project management tool for the team
  • TaskProvide comprehensive training on the new tool
  • KRReallocate resources to decrease bottlenecks and increase output by 15%
  • TaskIdentify resources contributing to bottlenecks
  • TaskDevelop plan to redistribute specific resources
  • TaskImplement changes and measure output increase

OKRs to strengthen and foster an agile culture within the team and organization

  • ObjectiveStrengthen and foster an agile culture within the team and organization
  • KRProvide agile training to 100% of team members by the end of the quarter
  • TaskMonitor attendance and progress throughout training
  • TaskSchedule training sessions for all team members
  • TaskIdentify appropriate agile training programs for the team
  • KRImplement two new agile practices in at least three project workflows
  • TaskTrain teams on the chosen agile practices
  • TaskSelect two agile practices to implement
  • TaskIdentify three project workflows to improve with agile practices
  • KRAchieve a 15% increase in project completion rate through adopting agile methods
  • TaskMonitor and adjust agile strategies regularly
  • TaskTrain staff on agile principles and techniques
  • TaskImplement agile project management methodologies into existing processes

OKRs to drive an effective agile transformation for all team operations

  • ObjectiveDrive an effective agile transformation for all team operations
  • KRConduct 10+ training sessions on agile principles and practices
  • TaskSchedule and advertise the training sessions
  • TaskDevelop detailed lesson plans for each agile training session
  • TaskArrange resources necessary for conducting training sessions
  • KRImplement agile methodologies in at least 3 different teams
  • TaskIdentify key team members for Agile Methodology training
  • TaskImplement and monitor Agile practices within each team
  • TaskSchedule Agile coaching sessions for selected teams
  • KRAchieve a 30% decrease in project delivery times through agile adoption
  • TaskTrain team members in agile principles and practices
  • TaskMonitor and adapt processes for continuous improvement
  • TaskImplement agile methodologies in project management

OKRs to implement effective Agile PMO transformation

  • ObjectiveImplement effective Agile PMO transformation
  • KRDecrease project overhead costs by 30% using Agile frameworks
  • TaskImplement Agile methodologies across all project management teams
  • TaskStreamline workflows to optimize resource allocation
  • TaskUndertake continuous Agile framework training and improvements
  • KRAchieve 25% increase in Project Delivery Efficiency using Agile practices
  • TaskTrain team members on Agile practices and principles
  • TaskImplement Agile methodologies in project management processes
  • TaskContinuously monitor and improve the Agile implementation process
  • KRTrain 80% of PMO team members on Agile methodologies and tools
  • TaskMonitor and measure training completion rates
  • TaskIdentify the PMO team members requiring Agile training
  • TaskSchedule Agile methodology and tools training sessions

OKRs to elevate agile team's performance to top-tier status

  • ObjectiveElevate agile team's performance to top-tier status
  • KRAchieve 90% positive feedback on team's agility and efficiency in handling tasks
  • TaskSchedule weekly feedback sessions with the team
  • TaskImplement regular training sessions on agility and efficiency techniques
  • TaskRegularly review and improve task management processes
  • KRIncrease average project completion rate by 20% without compromising on quality
  • TaskStreamline project management processes
  • TaskConduct weekly training sessions to enhance skills
  • TaskImplement regular performance tracking and analytics
  • KRImplement at least two upskilling training sessions resulting in marked improvement in competencies
  • TaskOrganize two professional development workshops
  • TaskIdentify necessary skills gaps within the team
  • TaskEvaluate performance post-training for improvement

OKRs to achieve Agile transformation for enhanced project delivery

  • ObjectiveAchieve Agile transformation for enhanced project delivery
  • KRImplement Agile processes in at least two projects and achieve 80% success rate
  • TaskMeasure success rate and make necessary adjustments
  • TaskTrain project teams in Agile methodologies and principles
  • TaskIdentify two projects suitable for Agile implementation
  • KRTrain 90% of the project management team in Agile methodologies
  • TaskEnsure team members attend and complete training
  • TaskOrganize Agile methodology training sessions
  • TaskIdentify current project management team members lacking Agile training
  • KRReduce the project delivery timeline by 20% while maintaining quality metrics
  • TaskIncrease team's efficiency through skill enhancement training
  • TaskImplement effective project management strategies
  • TaskUtilize advanced project tracking tools

OKRs to elevate team agility and uphold quality

  • ObjectiveElevate team agility and uphold quality
  • KRIncrease sprint completion rate by 15%
  • TaskImplement daily stand ups to monitor project progress
  • TaskImplement strict deadline policies
  • TaskProvide sprint-specific training to the team
  • KRImplement monthly training sessions to raise Agile standards by 20%
  • TaskSchedule regular training sessions with team
  • TaskTrack progress and improvements post-training
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive Agile training curriculum
  • KRReduce project delivery delays by 25%
  • TaskConduct regular check-ins to monitor progress
  • TaskImplement strict project management methodologies
  • TaskAssign clear, realistic deadlines for all tasks

OKRs to optimize and excel as an innovative agile team

  • ObjectiveOptimize and excel as an innovative agile team
  • KRReduce project turnaround time by 15% through improved team collaboration
  • TaskIntroduce collaboration tools for effective communication
  • TaskImplement regular team meetings focusing on project obstacles
  • TaskProvide training to enhance team collaboration
  • KRObtain 90% positive feedback on project deliverables from stakeholders
  • TaskImprove deliverables based on feedback received
  • TaskActively seek stakeholders' wants and needs
  • TaskContinually communicate project updates to stakeholders
  • KRIncrease team productivity by 25% measured by completed tasks
  • TaskIntroduce performance incentives for early or on-time task completion
  • TaskImplement a daily morning team-meeting for task assignment and completion updates
  • TaskProvide training on efficient task management and prioritizing techniques

Agile Project Team 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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Agile Project Team OKR templates

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