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What are Application OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Application. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Application 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.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
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.
Application OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Application 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 achieve zero discrepancies in all received applications
ObjectiveAchieve zero discrepancies in all received applications
KRTrain 100% of staff on system use and discrepancy identification within 6 weeks
Schedule mandatory training sessions for all staff- Develop comprehensive system use and discrepancy training materials
- Monitor and track staff training progress weekly
- KRReduce application discrepancy errors by 70% within the next 3 months
- Conduct frequent discrepancy error training sessions
- Continuously review and update application guidelines
- Implement rigorous application data validation processes
- KRImplement a robust application quality-check system by end of next quarter
- Research and procure new quality check tools or software
- Train staff in new application quality-check system
- Analyze current application testing mechanisms and their effectiveness
OKRs to enhance the accessibility and utility of Customer Care Applications
- ObjectiveEnhance the accessibility and utility of Customer Care Applications
- KRDecrease application error reports by 30%
- Establish stronger error tracking and fixing systems
- Train development team on advanced debugging methods
- Implement rigorous software testing before product launch
- KRIncrease app user engagement by adding two new customer-centric features
- Implement and promote the new features within the app
- Identify customer needs through surveys or feedback tools
- Design two new customer-centric features based on the identified needs
- KRImprove app user interface for 25% higher customer satisfaction rate
- Conduct user testing to identify areas for interface improvement
- Implement design changes based on user testing feedback
- Monitor user reviews and satisfaction metrics post-update
OKRs to integrate two applications seamlessly
- ObjectiveIntegrate two applications seamlessly
- KRImprove user experience by reducing the average response time by 15%
- KRIncrease data transfer accuracy between applications by 20%
- Conduct regular performance testing and optimization measures on the applications
- Optimize network infrastructure for faster and more reliable data transmission
- Implement data validation checks in the application code
- Improve error handling and logging mechanism for data transfer failures
- KRReduce integration errors by implementing automated testing, resulting in a 30% decrease in bugs
- Analyze and address the root causes of integration errors to prevent future occurrences
- Regularly update and maintain the automated test suite to match system changes
- Implement a continuous integration process to detect integration errors early on
- Develop automated tests for integration scenarios to ensure proper functionality
- KRAchieve a 95% success rate in processing transactions between the integrated applications
OKRs to implement fraud reporting applications for customers
- ObjectiveImplement fraud reporting applications for customers
- KRLaunch application and achieve 30% adoption among active customers within one month
- Initiate a marketing campaign for app awareness
- Offer attractive incentives for initial app adopters
- Develop a user-friendly and appealing app interface
- KRTest application with 100 users within three weeks of prototype completion
- Finalize prototype for application testing
- Recruit 100 users for application testing
- Conduct application testing within three weeks
- KRDevelop a prototype for the fraud reporting application in two weeks
- Develop a functional prototype within the deadline
- Conduct and document initial usability tests
- Outline necessary features for the fraud reporting app
OKRs to successfully complete Micro-segmentation for Tier1 and Tier2 applications
- ObjectiveSuccessfully complete Micro-segmentation for Tier1 and Tier2 applications
- KRImplement micro-segmentation for at least 60% of prioritized applications
- Develop a diagram detailing each application's segmentation
- Execute approved micro-segmentation plan across identified apps
- Identify top 60% of high-priority apps for micro-segmentation
- KRIdentify and prioritize all Tier1 and Tier2 applications by end of first month
- Evaluate the importance and usage of listed applications
- Compile a list of all Tier1 and Tier2 applications
- Rank applications based on evaluation results
- KRDevelop an individualized micro-segmentation plan for 75% of identified applications
- Identify key characteristics of each application for segmentation
- Implement segmentation plans on 75% of selected applications
- Create customized micro-segmentation strategy for each application
OKRs to successfully migrate on-prem applications to cloud setup
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate on-prem applications to cloud setup
- KRPerform successful trial migration for at least 2 applications without compromising functionality
- Identify two applications suitable for migration testing
- Perform incremental migration while ensuring functionality
- Verify the successful migration and performance
- KRIdentify and prioritize 70% of on-prem applications for migration by comparing impact and feasibility
- Evaluate each application's migration impact and feasibility
- List existing on-prem applications for review
- Prioritize 70% of applications based on evaluation results
- KRAchieve full migration with zero downtime for the prioritized list of applications
- Test and implement the migration plan effectively
- Ensure proper setup for seamless transition without downtime
- Create a detailed migration plan for priority applications
OKRs to thorough understanding of all interrelated applications for improved initiative research
- ObjectiveThorough understanding of all interrelated applications for improved initiative research
- KRDevelop a process strategy to improve a new initiative's research based on the application interaction findings
- Develop a process strategy based on observed data trends
- Analyze existing application interaction data for key patterns and insights
- Implement process changes, measure results, and iterate as needed
- KREvaluate and document key functionalities of 15 applications by end of Quarter
- Evaluate and note key features of each application
- Compile and finalize documentation of findings
- Identify 15 applications for functionality evaluation
- KRLead four cross-functional meetings to discuss application interactions and understand dependencies
- Schedule four cross-functional team meetings
- Prepare agendas focusing on application interactions
- Identify and list potential dependency issues
OKRs to successfully migrate all applications to a secure DevOps pipeline
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate all applications to a secure DevOps pipeline
- KRAchieve zero security incidents post-migration in the reviewed applications
- Regularly review and update security measures
- Implement solid security mechanisms post-migration
- Conduct thorough security checks and audits before migration
- KRTrain 80% of development team on secure DevOps pipeline management
- Identify team members needing secure DevOps pipeline training
- Organize a training program with a competent instructor
- Schedule and implement training sessions for identified members
- KRImplement secure DevOps pipeline framework for 50% of existing applications
- Develop or acquire the necessary secure DevOps pipeline framework
- Identify applications suitable for secure DevOps pipeline implementation
- Roll out the framework across the identified applications
OKRs to ensure smooth migration of on-prem applications to cloud setup
- ObjectiveEnsure smooth migration of on-prem applications to cloud setup
- KREnsure zero critical post-migration issues in the final month of the quarter
- Implement a rigorous software testing process post-migration
- Conduct daily briefs to discuss potential issues
- Schedule weekly system performance evaluations
- KRFinalize a comprehensive migration plan with defined roles and responsibilities by week 2
- Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to team members
- Create a comprehensive migration plan
- Review and finalize the migration plan by week 2
- KRAchieve successful migration of 70% of identified applications by week 8
- Identify critical applications for migration prioritization by week 2
- Achieve 70% migration of applications by the end of week 8
- Initiate migration process of identified applications by week 4
OKRs to attain proficiency in React and develop a medium-level application
- ObjectiveAttain proficiency in React and develop a medium-level application
- KRImplement, test, and successfully launch a medium-level application using React
- Successfully launch the application on desired platform
- Carry out rigorous application testing for functionality and bugs
- Develop the application using React framework
- KRBuild a functional React prototype for a basic application, incorporating key learned concepts
- Create an application design blueprint with React concepts integrated
- Code the React prototype based on the blueprint
- Test and refine the prototype for functionality
- KRComplete an online React course with a minimum score of 85%
- Take all course assessments to achieve minimum 85% score
- Dedicate daily hours to study the course material
- Enroll in an online React course of choice
Application 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
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.
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.
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.
Save hours with automated Application OKR dashboards
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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
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.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Application OKR templates
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