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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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Incident Management 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.
Incident Management OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Incident Management. 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 improve incident management priority classification
ObjectiveImprove incident management priority classification
KRDecrease misclassification incidents by 20% through revised protocols
Implement staff training on new protocols- Review current data sorting protocols for inaccuracies
- Develop tighter, more precise classification rules
- KRImplement training for all staff to improve classification by 30%
- Measure improvement in classification post-training
- Organize tailored training sessions for all staff members
- Identify training needs related to classification skills
- KRAchieve 90% accuracy in incident priority classification by end of the period
- Monitor and adjust classification practices monthly
- Train staff on incident priority classification rules
- Develop a comprehensive incident priority classification guide
OKRs to enhance incident management and outage call bridge creation processes
- ObjectiveEnhance incident management and outage call bridge creation processes
- KRLaunch and manage 100% of outage call bridges within 15 minutes of detection
- Develop a reliable system for immediate detection of outages
- Monitor call bridges for rapid and efficient handling
- Train staff in launching call bridges promptly
- KRReduce average major incident resolution time by 15%
- Implement advanced ticketing system for quicker incident identification
- Enhance staff training on major incident resolution
- Streamline communication processes during incidents
- KRImprove team response rate to major incidents by 20%
- Monitor and optimize response protocols regularly
- Conduct regular emergency response training sessions
- Implement swift communication via dedicated incident response platform
OKRs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
- ObjectiveEnhance efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
- KRImplement staff training for incident resolution, achieving a 90% completion rate
- Identify necessary skills for incident resolution
- Monitor and track staff completion rates
- Develop a comprehensive training module
- KRIncrease the rate of successful incident closures by 40%
- Incorporate technology solutions for incident tracking
- Implement robust training programs for incident response teams
- Enhance incident management processes for efficiency
- KRReduce incident response time by 35%
- Define standard incident response protocols
- Conduct regular response time training simulations
- Implement efficient incident management software
OKRs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
- KRDecrease average incident resolution time by 20%
- Provide staff with regular, situational training exercises
- Implement incident management software to streamline responses
- Develop a more efficient, standardized incident response protocol
- KRIncrease user satisfaction score related to incidents by 15%
- Conduct regular user satisfaction training for staff
- Develop daily user experience assessment surveys
- Streamline incident reporting and resolution process
- KRImplement training for 100% of staff to improve incident response
OKRs to improve quality of incident resolution by the resolver team
- ObjectiveImprove quality of incident resolution by the resolver team
- KRReduce incident recurrence rate by 20% through enhanced problem management
- Implement thorough incident tracking and analysis procedures
- Enhance proactive incident prevention measures
- Develop and provide advanced problem-solving training
- KRDecrease average resolution time per incident by 25% by refining processes
- Establish strict guidelines for incident resolution
- Train staff in efficient problem-solving techniques
- Implement a proficient incident management system
- KRIncrease first-time resolution rate by 15% by enabling advanced troubleshooting training
- Develop comprehensive advanced troubleshooting training program
- Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness regularly
- Implement mandatory training for all technicians
OKRs to enhance incident ticket resolution and management
- ObjectiveEnhance incident ticket resolution and management
- KRImplement a system to categorize and prioritize incidents for faster resolution
- Implement the system and train team on proper usage
- Develop a categorization and prioritization system
- Identify different categories and priority levels for incidents
- KRIncrease first call resolution rate to 80% from the current figure
- Implement customer service training emphasizing first call resolutions
- Regularly monitor and evaluate agent performance
- Review and update relevant call scripts and procedures
- KRReduce average ticket resolution time by 30%
- Set key performance indicators for resolution times
- Train staff in advanced problem-solving
- Implement a more efficient ticket prioritization system
OKRs to improve and Optimize Incident Response
- ObjectiveImprove and Optimize Incident Response
- KRIncrease incident response speed by 30% to reduce downtime
- Implement automated incident detection software
- Train staff on efficient response protocols
- Develop a streamlined incident escalation process
- KRTrain all team members on incident response protocols and breach simulations
- Simulate potential breach scenarios for practice
- Organize incident response protocol training for all team members
- Follow-up with tests to assess team's knowledge and readiness
- KRImplement at least two innovative incident management tools for better response
- Train staff on usage and implementation of tools
- Choose two tools that best suit our needs
- Research latest innovative incident management tools
OKRs to enhance incident escalation and assessment processes
- ObjectiveEnhance incident escalation and assessment processes
- KRImplement an improved assessment procedure utilized in 100% of incidents
- Develop a comprehensive incident evaluation method
- Train staff on implementing the new assessment procedure
- Enforce procedure usage in all incident reports
- KRReduce incident response time by 25%
- Regularly review and refine response processes
- Implement an efficient incident management system
- Train staff on speedy incident identification and resolution
- KRIncrease the escalation success rate to 90%
- Monitor and analyze current escalation outcomes
- Implement staff training on successful escalation protocols
- Improve communication channels for faster escalations
OKRs to enhance incident response efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance incident response efficiency
- KRImprove incident tracking software to accelerate case-handling efficiency by 20%
- Implement automated workflows in incident tracking software
- Enhance software to prioritize incidents based on severity
- Train employees to efficiently use updated software
- KRImplement automated incident alert system increasing notification speed by 35%
- Train employees on system usage
- Install and configure selected alert system
- Research most efficient automated incident alert systems
- KRProvide specialized response training to staff improving processing time by 25%
- Identify personnel needing specialized response training
- Create or outsource effective, specific training modules
- Implement training sessions and track improvements
OKRs to streamline incident response process to reduce time by 15%
- ObjectiveStreamline incident response process to reduce time by 15%
- KRDecrease resolution time by 10% through systematic problem-solving methods
- Establish a dedicated troubleshooting team
- Implement training on efficient problem-solving strategies
- Introduce problem-tracking and management software
- KRImplement a new incident management system improving efficiency by 10%
- Evaluate current incident management process and identify inefficiencies
- Research and select a new incident management system
- Train staff on new system's usage and procedures
- KRTrain team on quick, effective incident identification within 5% fewer hours
- Schedule short, focused training sessions for the team
- Implement practice drills for faster comprehension
- Develop a streamlined incident identification training curriculum
How to write your own Incident Management 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.
Incident Management 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Incident Management OKRs
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:
- 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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.
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