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tability.ioWhat are Automation 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Automation Team to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Automation Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Automation Team 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 enhance profitability within QA teams
ObjectiveEnhance profitability within QA teams
KRCut costs by implementing automation resulting in 10% budget savings
Calculate and monitor savings from automation- Identify repetitive tasks that are suitable for automation
- Implement automation tools in selected operations
- KRImprove efficiency by reducing testing time by 20%
- Prioritize critical areas in testing procedures
- Implement automated testing to streamline the process
- Regularly review and revise testing protocols
- KRDecrease the number of software defects by 15%
- Enroll team in continuous improvement training
- Implement a comprehensive code review process
- Conduct regular software testing sessions
OKRs to optimize usage of our grant management system
- ObjectiveOptimize usage of our grant management system
- KRIncrease grant management success rate by implementing systematic follow-up techniques, by 20%
- Implement regular tracking reports on each grant's status
- Train staff on new follow-up and management techniques
- Develop a systematic follow-up strategy for each grant
- KRImprove grant administration by reducing errors through process automation by 25%
- Identify repetitive tasks suitable for process automation
- Monitor and measure automation's effectiveness regularly
- Implement automation tools to reduce manual work
- KRAchieve a 30% increase in planning efficiency by simplifying grant application processes
- Provide clear and accessible guidance resources
- Implement a streamlined online grant application system
- Simplify application forms and instructions
OKRs to increase test automation percentage to 80%
- ObjectiveIncrease test automation percentage to 80%
- KRImplement 60% of test automation by the end of the first month
- Develop script for selected automated tests
- Identify key tests suitable for automation
- Implement and validate the automated tests
- KRFinalize and establish 80% test automation by the end of the objective's period
- Identify key functionalities requiring automated testing
- Develop and implement desired automated tests
- Review and troubleshoot test results regularly
- KRImprove test coverage with automation to 70% by end of the second month
- Develop and implement automated testing strategies
- Consistently review and adjust strategies to reach 70% coverage
- Identify crucial areas lacking sufficient test coverage
OKRs to enhance automation coverage in UPI's T1 and T2 services
- ObjectiveEnhance automation coverage in UPI's T1 and T2 services
- KRDecrease deployment time for T1 and T2 services by 40% using automation
- Continually review and enhance automation techniques for efficiency
- Implement automated tools for streamlining T1 and T2 service deployment
- Train staff to leverage automation in the deployment process
- KRAchieve 95% deployment stability for automated T1 and T2 services
- Develop robust automation scripts for T1 and T2 services deployment
- Develop contingency plans for failed deployments
- Implement rigorous pre-deployment testing to ensure stability
- KRExpand backend automation to cover 70% of T1 services by the end of the quarter
- Develop an automation strategy and timeline
- Implement and test automation processes
- Identify T1 services suitable for backend automation
OKRs to streamline and Automate UPI Backend Operations
- ObjectiveStreamline and Automate UPI Backend Operations
- KREnsure 99.9% uptime for UPI backend systems via automated monitoring and maintenance
- Implement automated monitoring systems for real-time performance tracking
- Schedule regular maintenance of UPI backend systems
- Develop automated failover protocols to minimize downtime
- KRIncrease backend processing speed by 30% through automation enhancements
- Develop automation scripts to enhance these areas
- Identify inefficient areas in the current backend process
- Test, implement, and monitor improvement in speed
- KRReduce backend error rates by 25% with improved automation and debugging
- Develop automated testing for identification of backend errors
- Implement improved error tracking software
- Conduct regular debugging sessions to reduce errors
OKRs to enhance proficiency in automation tools and methods
- ObjectiveEnhance proficiency in automation tools and methods
- KRScore 90% or more on all automation tools exams
- Review study materials daily for thorough understanding
- Schedule regular practice tests to gauge progress
- Attend courses or workshops for improved proficiency
- KRComplete four advanced online courses on automation tools by next quarter
- Identify four advanced online courses on automation tools
- Complete the courses and all associated assignments
- Enroll in selected online courses
- KRImplement a small automation project using knowledge from the courses
- Design an automation process using course knowledge
- Identify a repetitive task that can be automated
- Implement and test the automation process
OKRs to streamline all business processes through automation
- ObjectiveStreamline all business processes through automation
- KRTrain 90% of the team for the transition to automated systems
- Establish and distribute training schedules
- Identify suitable training resources or experts
- Monitor and evaluate training progress
- KRAchieve 30% increased efficiency in automated processes
- Optimize current automated systems for improved efficiency
- Identify processes that can be automated to increase productivity
- Track and measure automation effectiveness consistently
- KRImplement automation in 50% of existing manual systems
- Identify systems suitable for automation through thorough analyses
- Train staff on using the newly implemented automated systems
- Acquire or develop necessary automation software and tools
OKRs to increase automation coverage of manual test cases to 50%
- ObjectiveIncrease automation coverage of manual test cases to 50%
- KRIdentify and prioritize 100% of manual test cases suitable for automation by week 4
- Catalog all existing manual test cases
- Evaluate each test case's automation potential
- Prioritize automation of high-potential cases
- KRDevelop and implement automation scripts for 25% of identified test cases by week 6
- Implement the developed automation scripts
- Identify test cases suitable for automation
- Develop scripts for 25% of identified tests
- KRAchieve 50% automation coverage by successfully testing and deploying new scripts by week 12
- Develop and implement a detailed automation script plan
- Deploy tested scripts by week 12
- Run comprehensive tests on new automation scripts
OKRs to implement simplified and automated work processes through expertise
- ObjectiveImplement simplified and automated work processes through expertise
- KRCreate and roll out automated systems for at least 50% of simplified processes by Week 12
- Implement automation for identified processes
- Develop strategic plan and timeline for automation rollout
- Identify which processes can be automated
- KRApply expertise to simplify 70% of identified processes by Week 8
- Identify methods for simplification of 70% of processes
- Analyze and document the existing identified processes
- Implement, test, and refine simplified processes by Week 8
- KRIdentify and document 10 existing processes that are prime for simplification by Week 4
- Select 10 complex processes within the operations department
- Document the step-by-step of each process
- Analyze and identify possible simplification areas
OKRs to enhance the new hire pre-onboarding experience
- ObjectiveEnhance the new hire pre-onboarding experience
- KRImplement digital automation for at least 50% of pre onboarding process
- Develop and deploy the automation processes
- Select appropriate digital automation tool or platform
- Identify which pre-onboarding processes are automatable
- KRDecrease time to complete pre-onboarding tasks by 25%
- Implement an interactive onboarding checklist for new hires
- Automate paperwork with digital forms and signatures
- Streamline pre-onboarding process by eliminating redundant steps
- KRIncrease new hire satisfaction rate post-pre onboarding to 90%
- Schedule regular check-ins with recent hires
- Enhance onboarding process based on feedback
- Implement mentorship program for all incoming hires
How to write your own Automation Team OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Automation 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.
How to track your Automation Team OKRs
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.
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 Automation Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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