What are It Specialist 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 Specialist 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 It Specialist 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.
- 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.
It Specialist OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for It Specialist. 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 comprehensive inventory creation of Business-led IT services
ObjectiveComprehensive inventory creation of Business-led IT services
KRIdentify 100% of existing Business-led IT services for inclusion in the inventory
Integrate identified IT services into the inventory system- Conduct a comprehensive survey of all existing IT services
- Categorize identified services based on business domain
- KRAchieve a 95% accuracy rate in cataloguing these identified IT services
- Train staff regularly on cataloguing best practices
- Consistently review and correct catalogue entries
- Implement detailed cataloguing standards and procedures
- KRImplement an intuitive, user-friendly system to access the established inventory
- Conduct frequent testing and subsequent iterations for system improvements
- Develop system design with emphasis on user-friendly interface
- Identify user needs and preferences for inventory system
OKRs to enhance efficiency and uniformity in IT asset management processes
- ObjectiveEnhance efficiency and uniformity in IT asset management processes
- KRIncrease process automation to decrease manual intervention by 35%
- Implement appropriate automation software to streamline processes
- Identify repetitive tasks that are suitable for automation
- Train staff on new automation tools for transitional efficiency
- KRReduce process variability by achieving 90% adherence to structured workflows
- Monitor and measure workflow adherence regularly
- Identify the key steps in your current workflows
- Provide training on structured workflows to staff
- KRTrain 100% of the Asset Management team on new standardized process protocols
- Develop comprehensive training material on new process protocols
- Validate training effectiveness through assessments
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for the team
OKRs to enhance the organization's information technology efficiency and security
- ObjectiveEnhance the organization's information technology efficiency and security
- KRIncrease IT systems uptime to 99.9% across all operations
- Introduce proactive system performance monitoring
- Regularly update and patch all software systems
- Implement robust and diverse backup servers for essential systems
- KRImplement multi-factor authentication for 90% of users to enhance security
- Guide users through the multi-factor adoption process
- Choose a suitable multi-factor authentication system
- Identify and classify users based on access levels and security requirements
- KRDecrease system-related user complaints by 30% through proactive IT support improvements
- Enhance technical troubleshooting protocols
- Implement continuous monitoring for system performance
- Develop comprehensive IT support training programs
OKRs to timely resolution of IT network, hardware, software and ERP related issues
- ObjectiveTimely resolution of IT network, hardware, software and ERP related issues
- KRMaintain a 90% rate of resolving IT network issues within agreed service levels
- Establish stringent service level agreements
- Implement weekly monitoring of IT network performance
- Conduct regular training for IT resolution team
- KRAchieve 85% success rate in handling hardware and software issues in first contact
- Train staff on recent software and hardware troubleshooting techniques
- Monitor and adjust response strategies weekly for effectiveness
- Develop comprehensive diagnostic checklists for issue resolution
- KRIncrease ERP issue resolution efficiency by 15% through expert training sessions
- Design expert training programs catering to these issues
- Identify key problem areas in current ERP issue handling
- Implement and monitor the training sessions regularly
OKRs to reduce overall IT expenditure per employee
- ObjectiveReduce overall IT expenditure per employee
- KRDecrease hardware renewal cost by 20%
- Identify and eliminate unnecessary hardware assets
- Implement preventative maintenance strategies on existing hardware
- Negotiate better contracts with hardware vendors
- KRImplement software use audits to identify 15% cost-saving opportunities
- Identify key software used in organization operations
- Analyze audit findings to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Develop and implement a software auditing process
- KRAchieve a 10% reduction in IT service contractor expenses
- Explore cheaper alternatives or in-house solutions for IT services
- Evaluate current IT service contracts for potential cost-saving opportunities
- Negotify renegotiations or cancellations of costly contracts
OKRs to successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
- ObjectiveSuccessful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
- KRIdentify 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
- KRConduct 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
- KRAchieve 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
OKRs to enhance stability and resilience in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- ObjectiveEnhance stability and resilience in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- KRImprove disaster recovery success rate to 95% by enhancing resiliency plans
- Develop and implement improvements to increase plan resiliency
- Regularly test and adjust plans as necessary
- Perform a thorough assessment of current disaster recovery plans
- KRReduce average client-side VDI errors by 20% through software updates and troubleshooting guides
- Train clients on using troubleshooting guides
- Develop comprehensive troubleshooting guides for common errors
- Implement regular software updates on client-side VDI systems
- KRDecrease system downtime by 30% through infrastructure optimization and redundancy implementation
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing infrastructure
- Optimize system operations for improved functionality
- Implement redundancy systems to assure uninterrupted operation
OKRs to enhance log analysis for reduced risk and improved security compliance
- ObjectiveEnhance log analysis for reduced risk and improved security compliance
- KRImplement an automated log analysis system that reduces manual processes by 60%
- Research and select suitable automated log analysis software
- Train staff in the operation and maintenance of the new system
- Identify current manual processes involving log analysis
- KRImprove security compliance score by 15% through proactive risk management measures
- Provide staff with cybersecurity training and awareness programs
- Implement robust password policies and two-factor authentication
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and audits
- KRDecrease reported risks by correcting identified vulnerabilities by 25%
- Develop and implement corrective measures for identified risks
- Regularly monitor systems and adjust security as needed
- Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments on all systems
OKRs to to significantly declutter my email inbox
- ObjectiveTo significantly declutter my email inbox
- KRImplement an efficient system of email categorization to streamline future emails
- Regularly review and adjust categorization rules
- Research and select suitable email categorization software
- Train team on proper email tagging and filing
- KRArchive or delete all emails older than 1 year by mid-quarter
- Decide between archiving or deleting each email
- Complete the process by mid-quarter deadline
- Sort emails by date, targeting those older than a year
- KRReduce email inbox count by 50% using organizing tools by end of the quarter
- Unsubscribe from unwanted mailing lists
- Delete unnecessary emails daily
- Organize important emails using categorizing tools
OKRs to implement a cost-effective solution for portfolio tracking
- ObjectiveImplement a cost-effective solution for portfolio tracking
- KRSuccessfully integrate chosen solution into current system with 100% functionality by week 12
- Develop an integration plan and timeline to implement the solution
- Test and debug solution for 100% functionality by week 12
- Evaluate suitability and functionality of chosen solution with the current system
- KRTrial selected solutions and choose most efficient by week 10
- Evaluate each solution's efficiency weekly
- Implement chosen solutions for a trial period
- Choose the most productive solution by week 10
- KRResearch and identify 3 cost-effective portfolio tracking solutions by week 6
- Research affordable portfolio tracking services
- Compile and analyze top 3 options
- Outline key features needed in portfolio tracking solutions
It Specialist 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 It Specialist 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:
- 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.
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 Specialist OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to implement a federated quality model successfully
- OKRs to achieve higher NPS and CSAT ratings
- OKRs to achieve high app store ratings through positive reviews
- OKRs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our design system
- OKRs to augment efficiency and precision of treasury operations
- OKRs to enhance soft skills through effective cross-team collaboration