11 customisable OKR examples for It Department Staff

What are It Department Staff OKRs?

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 It Department Staff 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 It Department Staff OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for It Department Staff. 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 implement a metric system for enhanced outcome-orientation in the company

Implement a metric system for enhanced outcome-orientation in the company
Conduct training for all department heads to understand and apply these metrics by month 3
Schedule and conduct training sessions for the heads
Identify department heads requiring training
Design an orientation program on metric application
Develop a customizable metrics dashboard in collaboration with IT department by month 2
Beta test dashboard and make necessary adjustments
Collaborate with IT on programming requirements
Identify necessary metrics for the dashboard
Complete research on industry-standard performance metrics by the end of month 1
Identify key industry-standard performance metrics
Compile findings into comprehensive report
Analyze metrics' importance and application

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2. OKRs to implement up-to-date IT systems

Implement up-to-date IT systems
Train all IT staff on new systems, achieving 90% proficiency rating
Schedule regular training sessions for IT staff
Conduct proficiency assessments post-training
Identify necessary training programs for new systems
Identify and acquire latest IT systems by assessing 5 different vendors
Identify five vendors offering the latest IT systems
Evaluate each vendor based on system capabilities and support
Finalize and acquire the most suitable IT system
Launch and integrate new IT systems with 0% downtime
Streamline integration tasks to minimize potential interruptions
Implement a phased rollout approach for new systems deployment
Set up a parallel operational environment for new systems testing

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3. OKRs to successfully procure and implement a smart workplace management system

Successfully procure and implement a smart workplace management system
Train all relevant staff and fully implement the system by week 12
Identify all staff requiring system training
Fully implement the system by week 12
Organize in-depth system training for selected staff
Source and evaluate 5 potential management systems by week 3
Identify 5 promising management systems
Gather detailed information about each system
Assess each management system's effectiveness and suitability
Secure budget approval and purchase selected management system by week 6
Follow-up for budget approval by week 5
Purchase selected management system by week 6
Submit project budget for approval by the end of week 3

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4. OKRs to implement single account just-in-time access system

Implement single account just-in-time access system
Identify and select a suitable just-in-time system solution by end of week 4
Compare features, pricing, and benefits of different systems
Choose and finalize a just-in-time system solution by end of week 4
Research just-in-time system solutions available in the market
Achieve 90% system usage among all staff members, ensuring successful implementation by week 12
Regularly track and report system usage throughout the week
Train all staff members extensively on system usage and functionality
Provide incentives for consistent system usage amongst staff
On-board and train 70% of staff on the new system by week 8
Schedule and conduct training sessions for staff members
Monitor and evaluate staff's understanding and usage regularly
Develop a comprehensive training plan for the new system

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5. OKRs to enhance office/admin operational efficiency for heightened productivity

Enhance office/admin operational efficiency for heightened productivity
Achieve a 15% increase in tasks completed per admin staff per day
Regularly review individual performance
Provide ongoing productivity training
Implement efficient task management software
Deliver training on new processes to 100% of administrative staff
Ensure all administrative staff complete the training
Develop comprehensive training material on the new processes
Schedule training sessions for all administrative staff
Implement automated system, reducing manual task time by 25%
Consult with IT to develop suitable automation software
Identify repetitive, time-consuming tasks for automation potential
Train team on utilizing the new system effectively

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6. OKRs to improve and upkeep query resolution documentation system

Improve and upkeep query resolution documentation system
Reduce unresolved documentation queries by 30%
Provide regular training sessions for staff on resolving queries
Implement an effective documentation-query response system
Improve clarity and details in existing documentation
Implement a routine system check and maintenance every week
Create a routine maintenance checklist
Assign system check responsibilities to IT staff
Schedule a weekly system check in the IT calendar
Increase system update frequency to 100% every two weeks
Implement automatic update software across the system
Allocate resources for continuous system testing
Develop a biweekly schedule for system updates

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7. OKRs to enhance the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program

Enhance the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program
Implement updates to the vulnerability detection system by 25%
Plan and develop necessary system updates and enhancements
Execute implementation of updated system at 25% capacity
Assess current vulnerability detection system for potential improvements
Conduct training sessions for 80% of the IT staff on improved vulnerability management practices
Schedule and conduct the training sessions
Create an advanced vulnerability management curriculum
Identify IT staff that require vulnerability management training
Reduce the number of vulnerability incidents by 30%
Regularly train staff about online threats
Implement an updated, robust cybersecurity program
Run weekly system vulnerability checks

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8. OKRs to successfully onboard an enterprise data catalog tool

Successfully onboard an enterprise data catalog tool
Complete tool selection process by comparing at least 4 potential solutions
Finalize and select the most efficient solution
Conduct a thorough comparison of the identified tools
Identify at least four potential tool solutions
Transition 70% of eligible data to the new catalog tool
Identify eligible data for the new catalog tool transition
Initiate migration process of 70% eligible data
Verify successful transition and rectify any issues
Train 90% of relevant employees to correctly use the new tool
Implement the training and track progress
Develop a simple, effective training program
Identify employees who need training on the new tool

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9. OKRs to implement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features

Implement Crowdstrike enterprise endpoint security with new features
Successfully integrate Crowdstrike into 75% of enterprise endpoints by week 8
Install and configure Crowdstrike on identified endpoints
Identify and categorize 75% of enterprise endpoints for Crowdstrike integration
Conduct testing and troubleshooting post-integration
Identify and document necessary Crowdstrike features for enterprise integration by week 4
Review Crowdstrike's offerings and identify essential features for enterprise integration
Establish a deadline for completing this task in week 4
Document the integration process with all essential features
Conduct user training on Crowdstrike's new features for all key staff by week 12
Identify key staff for Crowdstrike's new features training
Develop comprehensive user training plan
Conduct training sessions by week 12

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10. OKRs to ensure up to six minor incidents are reportable

Ensure up to six minor incidents are reportable
Achieve a 90% incident reporting compliance from all departments by quarter end
Implement comprehensive incident reporting training across all departments
Regularly monitor and assess compliance rates within each department
Provide incentives to departments meeting the compliance goal
Implement weekly safety/health training for all staff by end of the next month
Develop informative, comprehensive training materials
Schedule weekly sessions for staff training
Identify relevant safety/health topics for weekly training
Develop a user-friendly incident reporting system within two weeks
Hire a software developer to design the system
Identify essential elements and layout for reporting system
Test and refine system before full implementation

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11. OKRs to enhance staff productivity in the hybrid work model

Enhance staff productivity in the hybrid work model
Conduct 5 training sessions on hybrid working best practices to enhance skills
Schedule and conduct 5 training sessions
Identify key points for hybrid working best practices training
Prepare comprehensive, engaging training content
Increase employee engagement levels by 15% through regular feedback and recognition programs
Establish a weekly employee recognition program
Implement a daily feedback routine for all team members
Monitor and evaluate engagement levels regularly
Implement performance tracking software to quantify productivity increase by 20%
Research and select suitable performance tracking software
Install and configure the software over company network
Train employees on software usage and productivity targets

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It Department Staff 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

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.

Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

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.

Tability'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 It Department Staff 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

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.

Tability'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 It Department Staff 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.

To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
Blog posts: ODT Blog
Success metrics: KPIs examples

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