2 customisable OKR examples for Disaster Recovery Plan

What are Disaster Recovery Plan 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.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Disaster Recovery Plan to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

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While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.

Our customisable Disaster Recovery Plan OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Disaster Recovery Plan 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!

1OKRs to implement disaster recovery plan with RTO under one hour

  • ObjectiveIncrease disaster recovery efficiency
  • Key ResultProvide training on disaster recovery procedures to all relevant staff
  • TaskEvaluate effectiveness of training and adjust as necessary
  • TaskIdentify key stakeholders for disaster recovery training
  • TaskDevelop customized training plan and materials
  • TaskSchedule and conduct training sessions
  • Key ResultConduct disaster recovery test bi-monthly
  • TaskConduct test scenario walkthrough with all relevant stakeholders
  • TaskPrepare disaster recovery plan documentation
  • TaskAnalyze results, identify gaps, and update disaster recovery plan accordingly
  • TaskExecute disaster recovery test to validate plan and processes
  • Key ResultReduce RTO to under one hour
  • TaskImprove network bandwidth and reliability
  • TaskImplement automated backup system
  • TaskTest Disaster Recovery Plan regularly
  • TaskIncrease server redundancy
  • Key ResultEnsure all critical systems are covered in the recovery plan
  • TaskIdentify all critical systems
  • TaskDevelop recovery strategies for critical systems
  • TaskDetermine the impact of system downtime
  • TaskTest the recovery plan for critical systems

2OKRs to establish uninterrupted power supply for all cable and net nodes during blackouts

  • ObjectiveEstablish uninterrupted power supply for all cable and net nodes during blackouts
  • Key ResultImprove system efficiency to achieve less than 1% downtime in case of blackouts
  • TaskImplement a robust uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system
  • TaskRegularly test and maintain all backup systems
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan
  • Key ResultSecure procurement and installation deals of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems for 100% of nodes
  • TaskFinalize procurement contracts for necessary UPS systems
  • TaskIdentify potential UPS system suppliers and initiate negotiation
  • TaskOrganize installation of UPS systems across all nodes
  • Key ResultImplement and test successful failover to UPS for all nodes during simulated blackout events
  • TaskSchedule simulated blackout events periodically
  • TaskSet up and configure UPS systems on all nodes
  • TaskMonitor and document failover success during simulations

Disaster Recovery Plan 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

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.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

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.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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 Disaster Recovery Plan 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 TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 Disaster Recovery Plan OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

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