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What are Beta Testing 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.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Beta Testing. 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 Beta Testing 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.
Beta Testing OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Beta Testing. 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!
OKRs to implement new functionality in our product offering
ObjectiveImplement new functionality in our product offering
KRObtain 80% positive feedback from beta testers on new functionality
Develop clear, user-friendly instructions for new functionality- Regularly monitor and analyze beta tester feedback
- Implement suggestions for improvements promptly
- KRFinalize development of 2 new features by meeting acceptance criteria
- Implement necessary revisions post feedback
- Conduct rigorous testing for each new feature
- Obtain stakeholder approval for the completed features
- KRAchieve 95% bug-free releases for the new functions
- Train team members in systematic debugging techniques
- Schedule frequent code review sessions amongst developers
- Implement robust testing protocols for newly developed functions
OKRs to develop and launch the MVP for a real estate application
- ObjectiveDevelop and launch the MVP for a real estate application
- KRSuccessfully execute MVP beta testing with at least 100 potential end-users
- Develop a detailed, user-friendly feedback mechanism for beta testers
- Monitor feedback and data to revise and improve the MVP accordingly
- Identify and onboard at least 100 potential end-users for beta testing
- KRFinalize MVP features and design following user requirements by analyzing market needs
- KRComplete the development of the application's MVP with essential functionalities
- Assign development tasks to the team
- Outline the MVP's essential features and functionality
- Conduct rigorous testing and debugging
OKRs to develop a cloud-based SAAS loyalty product
- ObjectiveDevelop a cloud-based SAAS loyalty product
- KRComplete backend development process meeting 95% of the defined specifications
- Develop and test backend according to specifications
- Finalize defined specifications for backend development process
- Conduct reviews and adjust code to meet 95% specification accuracy
- KRSuccessfully launch a beta version with less than 3% defects reported
- Prioritize and swiftly address reported defects
- Develop comprehensive testing procedures for beta version
- Provide effective channels for reporting software defects
- KRFinalize system specifications and required features by interviewing 20 potential users
- Identify and contact 20 potential system users for interviews
- Conduct interviews to finalize system specifications
- Finalize required features based on user feedback
OKRs to develop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary
- ObjectiveDevelop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary
- KRImplement and test a user-friendly search and organization system
- Develop a prototype of the search and organization system
- Run usability tests with a sample of users
- Revise system based on user feedback
- KRGet a 90% positive feedback score from 100 beta users for the dictionary usability
- Implement real-time customer support to resolve user issues swiftly
- Conduct surveys to gain precise user feedback on dictionary usability
- Improve dictionary interface based on previous user testing feedback
- KRList out 10,000 words with detailed definitions and usage by end of the quarter
- Write detailed definitions and usage for each word
- Research and collect 10,000 words from reliable resources
- Proofread, edit, and finalise the word list
OKRs to successfully launch the e-commerce web app
- ObjectiveSuccessfully launch the e-commerce web app
- KRDevelop fully functional MVP by end of next month
- Assign development tasks to team members
- Outline features and requirements for MVP
- Implement, test, and finalize MVP
- KRBeta test the app with 500 users, achieving 90% satisfaction rate
- Identify 500 potential users for beta testing
- Execute the beta test with the selected users
- Analyze feedback to achieve 90% satisfaction rate
- KRIncrease user conversion rate to 50% post-launch
- Implement targeted remarketing campaigns to engage potential users
- Conduct usability tests to identify potential conversion barriers
- Optimize website performance for a seamless user experience
OKRs to successfully launch the payment splitting product
- ObjectiveSuccessfully launch the payment splitting product
- KRGet 1000 downloads and 25% active users 6 weeks post-launch
- Offer incentives to retain and increase user activity post-download
- Implement a robust marketing strategy on relevant social media platforms
- Provide engaging app tutorials to ensure continued user activity
- KRGain feedback from 500 beta testers and achieve 75% positive reviews
- Implement a feedback mechanism for testers' comments
- Strategize methods to attain positive responses
- Distribute the beta version to 500 testers for trial
- KRDevelop a fully functional beta version for testing within 4 weeks
- Create a detailed, time-bound project plan
- Begin coding, testing, and refining the beta version
- Assemble a dedicated project team to initiate development
Beta Testing 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
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, you can move to 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 Beta Testing OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to improve ticket resolution process in DACH region
- OKRs to streamline and optimize handoff process as lead designer
- OKRs to accelerate revenue generation to reach 1 million ARR