10 customisable OKR examples for Infrastructure Management Team
What are Infrastructure Management 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.
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 Management Team 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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Our customisable Infrastructure Management Team OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Infrastructure Management Team. 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!
1. OKRs to streamline and automate IT infrastructure processes
Streamline and automate IT infrastructure processes
Implement automation in 70% of server management tasks to enhance efficiency
Train the team on implementing automation processes
Identify the predominant server management tasks for automation
Research and select suitable automation tools
Deploy desktop automation to reduce manual tasks in IT support by 50%
Purchase and install necessary automation software
Identify repetitive, manual tasks in IT support for automation
Train IT support staff in automation usage
Develop an automated solution to resolve 60% of common network issues
Test and implement the automation solution
Identify common network issues and their frequency
Design a prototype for automated issue resolution
2. OKRs to enhance cloud efficiency while managing costs
Enhance cloud efficiency while managing costs
Reduce cloud resource wastage by 20% without affecting performance
Enhance cloud resource allocation based on usage patterns
Delete unused virtual machines and storage volumes
Implement efficient workload balancing on existing cloud infrastructure
Improve cloud server response time by 15%
Optimize database queries and indexing
Upgrade server infrastructure to a higher-performance specification
Implement load balancing across multiple cloud servers
Decrease cloud service expenditure by 10% through efficient resource management
Analyze current cloud service usage to identify wastage
Enforce strict policies for cloud service usage
Develop a plan to consolidate and optimize resources
3. OKRs to enhance infrastructure resilience and reliability
Enhance infrastructure resilience and reliability
Successfully implement and test disaster recovery plan on 100% of critical systems
Formulate a detailed disaster recovery plan for critical systems
Conduct tests to assess the plan's effectiveness and efficiency
Implement the disaster recovery plan across all systems
Achieve 99.9% system uptime by implementing robust failover mechanisms
Monitor system uptime and troubleshoot issues immediately
Develop robust, redundant systems to minimize single points of failure
Regularly test failover mechanisms to ensure functionality
Reduce infrastructure-related incidents by 75% through proactive maintenance and monitoring
Regularly analyze system performance for improvements
Introduce real-time infrastructure monitoring systems
Implement a comprehensive proactive maintenance schedule
4. OKRs to enhance scalability and efficiency of deployed cloud systems
Enhance scalability and efficiency of deployed cloud systems
Reduce infrastructure costs by 15% through optimization of cloud services
Implement cost-efficient cloud service solutions
Identify potential areas for resource optimization
Perform comprehensive audit of existing cloud service usage
Successfully achieve 99.9% uptime across all deployed cloud services
Implement robust redundancy measures for every service
Utilize real-time notifications for immediate incident response
Regularly monitor and assess cloud service performance and health
Implement upgrades for 3 existing cloud architectures to improve performance benchmarks
Execute upgrades on the 3 existing systems
Research available cloud architecture upgrades
Identify performance shortcomings in current cloud architectures
5. OKRs to implement effective cloud cost management and budget alignment strategies
Implement effective cloud cost management and budget alignment strategies
Increase forecast accuracy for cloud spending by 20% via predictive analytics
Continuously improve data models for better forecasting accuracy
Implement rigorous testing and validation of predictive models
Develop precise predictive analytics algorithms for cloud spending
Reduce overall cloud expenditure by 15% using cost-optimization strategies
Identify and eliminate underutilized or idle cloud resources
Optimize cloud storage and data transfer processes
Implement automation and scale-down capabilities
Implement a cloud cost governance framework that achieves 100% budget adherence
Establish financial controls and reporting tools
Monitor cost usage and optimize resources regularly
Define a strict budget for your cloud services
6. OKRs to execute Seamless Transition to Cloud Infrastructure
Execute Seamless Transition to Cloud Infrastructure
Train 90% of IT staff on cloud management and procedures
Monitor and record staff training progress and completion
Schedule and coordinate cloud management training sessions
Identify IT staff members needing cloud management training
Achieve 30% utilization of cloud storage by migrating existing data
Develop a strategic data migration plan
Implement data transfer to reach set utilization target
Identify essential data suitable for cloud migration
Reduce on-premise server usage by 50% through cloud migration
Develop a comprehensive migration strategy
Execute strategy, monitor, and optimize cloud usage
Identify servers eligible for cloud migration
7. OKRs to successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
Successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
Identify and categorize all OnPremise services for migration by end of Week 3
Compile a list of all OnPremise services currently in use
Categorize each service based on priority for migration
Create a detailed migration schedule by end of Week 3
Conduct post-migration validation to ensure 100% functionality for all migrated services
Verify functionality of every migrated service
Resolve any identified post-migration issues
Conduct post-migration system checks
Achieve 70% service migration while ensuring zero disruption in client services
Identify and prioritize critical services for migration
Develop and execute a detailed migration plan
Continuously monitor and troubleshoot during migration
8. OKRs to enhance the efficiency and stability of the IT infrastructure
Enhance the efficiency and stability of the IT infrastructure
Implement two additional failsafe protocols to boost data recovery speed by 15%
Develop and test two additional failsafe protocols
Implement the new protocols to enhance data recovery speed
Identify potential areas for implementing new failsafe protocols
Ensure 95% of helpdesk requests are resolved within 24 hours
Monitor daily reports to assess resolution timelines
Implement a high-priority response system for urgent requests
Train helpdesk staff in efficient problem-solving techniques
Reduce system downtime by 20% through proactive maintenance and upgrades
Implement a routine schedule for proactive system maintenance
Monitor system performance consistently for early issue detection
Prioritize timely system upgrades and patches
9. OKRs to successfully sunset Rapid7 platform
Successfully sunset Rapid7 platform
Identify and document all dependencies on the Rapid7 platform by the end of Q1
Catalog all applications using Rapid7 platform
Document configuration settings and usages
List associated modules and external connections
Develop and test a migration strategy for 70% of identified dependencies
Develop a migration strategy for identified dependencies
Identify and list all software and system dependencies
Execute, monitor, and test the migration strategy
Effectively communicate changes to all stakeholders, achieving an 80% understanding rate
Conduct surveys to gauge comprehension level
Clearly outline changes in an easily understandable format
Arrange communication sessions for detailed explanation
10. OKRs to maintain up-to-date security patches on our infrastructure
Maintain up-to-date security patches on our infrastructure
Assess and catalog current state of security patches within two weeks
Create a comprehensive catalog of findings
Identify all systems and software requiring security updates
Verify and document the existing security patches
Implement 100% of identified necessary security updates by quarter's end
Develop and execute a schedule for updates
Complete and verify each security update
Identify all required security updates
Develop and initiate routine weekly checks to confirm security patch updates
Establish routine checks for these updates
Identify necessary security patches weekly
Implement and confirm successful patch updates
Infrastructure Management Team 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
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 Infrastructure Management Team OKRs in a strategy map
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Management Team OKR templates
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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