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5 OKR examples for Infrastructure Maintenance

What are Infrastructure Maintenance 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.

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 Infrastructure Maintenance 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.

How to write your own Infrastructure Maintenance OKRs

Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.

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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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.

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.

Infrastructure Maintenance OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Infrastructure Maintenance. 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 enhance effectiveness and efficiency of IT facility management

  • ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness and efficiency of IT facility management
  • KRAchieve 10% cost reduction in facility management budget
  • TaskNegotiate price reductions or discounts with existing vendors
  • TaskReview current expenses to pinpoint areas with potential for reductions
  • TaskImplement energy-saving measures to decrease utility bills
  • KRReduce outstanding facility-related issues by 35%
  • TaskPrioritize issues based on urgency and impact on operations
  • TaskImplement effective solutions to address identified high-priority issues
  • TaskConduct a comprehensive review of all existing facility-related issues
  • KRImplement a preventive maintenance routine for all IT infrastructure
  • TaskTrain IT staff on preventive maintenance procedures
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive maintenance schedule
  • TaskIdentify all IT infrastructure requiring regular maintenance

OKRs to ensure up-to-date server infrastructure

  • ObjectiveEnsure up-to-date server infrastructure
  • KRAchieve 100% completion of server vulnerability patches
  • TaskDevelop or source needed patches
  • TaskIdentify all existing server vulnerabilities
  • TaskImplement patches on all servers
  • KRIncrease automated update success rate to 98%
  • TaskMonitor and analyze failed updates for improvements
  • TaskEnhance testing procedures for all automated updates
  • TaskImprove error handling mechanisms in the automation code
  • KRDecrease server down-time during updates by 30%
  • TaskUtilize rolling updates to minimize interruption
  • TaskImplement automated backup and recovery systems
  • TaskEnhance predictive maintenance capabilities

OKRs to maintain up-to-date security patches on our infrastructure

  • ObjectiveMaintain up-to-date security patches on our infrastructure
  • KRAssess and catalog current state of security patches within two weeks
  • TaskCreate a comprehensive catalog of findings
  • TaskIdentify all systems and software requiring security updates
  • TaskVerify and document the existing security patches
  • KRImplement 100% of identified necessary security updates by quarter's end
  • TaskDevelop and execute a schedule for updates
  • TaskComplete and verify each security update
  • TaskIdentify all required security updates
  • KRDevelop and initiate routine weekly checks to confirm security patch updates
  • TaskEstablish routine checks for these updates
  • TaskIdentify necessary security patches weekly
  • TaskImplement and confirm successful patch updates

OKRs to improve system efficiency and dependability

  • ObjectiveImprove system efficiency and dependability
  • KRAchieve 95% system uptime across all platforms
  • TaskImplement redundant systems to safeguard against total system failure
  • TaskRegularly perform and monitor preventive maintenance tasks
  • TaskImprove incident response and recovery procedures
  • KRReduce system downtime by 15%
  • TaskAdopt advanced monitoring tools for proactive error detection
  • TaskImplement regular maintenance and update schedules for all systems
  • TaskTrain staff on troubleshooting and efficient problem resolution
  • KRIncrease speed of data processing by 20%
  • TaskUpgrade to more powerful, faster technology infrastructure
  • TaskImplement efficient data processing algorithms
  • TaskTrain staff on optimized data handling practices

OKRs to improve Stability of E-commerce Platform

  • ObjectiveImprove Stability of E-commerce Platform
  • KRAchieve a 95% uptime rate for payment processing services by collaborating with reliable payment service providers
  • KRDecrease platform downtime by 20% through infrastructure upgrades and proactive monitoring
  • TaskUpgrade critical infrastructure components to ensure better performance and increased reliability
  • TaskEstablish regular maintenance and testing schedules to minimize unexpected downtime occurrences
  • TaskImplement improved monitoring systems to detect potential issues and address them proactively
  • TaskConduct infrastructure analysis to identify areas requiring upgrades for minimizing downtime
  • KRIncrease average page load speed by 15% through performance optimization techniques
  • TaskOptimize and compress images to reduce their file sizes
  • TaskEnable cache settings to store static content and speed up page loading
  • TaskReduce server response time by optimizing database queries and code efficiency
  • TaskMinimize the number of HTTP requests by combining CSS and JavaScript files
  • KRReduce customer support tickets related to technical issues by 25% through bug fixes and system improvements
  • TaskConduct thorough analysis of customer support tickets to identify common technical issues
  • TaskCollaborate with development team to prioritize and address identified bugs for resolution
  • TaskImplement regular system maintenance and updates to prevent potential technical issues
  • TaskEnhance user interface and provide clear instructions for self-help troubleshooting on customer portal

Infrastructure Maintenance 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.

How to track your Infrastructure Maintenance OKRs

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

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 Infrastructure Maintenance OKR templates

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

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