4 customisable OKR examples for Microservices
What are Microservices 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Microservices to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
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While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Microservices OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Microservices Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to successfully migrate personal finance API to a standalone microservices module
Successfully migrate personal finance API to a standalone microservices module
Successfully separate finance module from monolith and launch standalone service in pre-production environment
Deploy service in pre-production environment
Develop finance module as a standalone service
Extract finance module from existing monolith architecture
Ensure stability and correctness by achieving 100% pass rate on all post-migration tests
Develop a comprehensive post-migration test plan
Execute test plan and identify any defects
Resolve defects to achieve 100% pass rate
Design and document new microservice architecture by end of month one
Write comprehensive documentation on design and implementation
Develop design blueprints for the microservice architecture
Identify key components needed for new microservice architecture
2. OKRs to successfully transition from monolith to microservices architecture
Successfully transition from monolith to microservices architecture
Implement the new architecture in a test environment and ensure 98% uptime
Record and resolve any occurring downtime issues
Monitor and maintain a 98% uptime
Set up new architecture in a test environment
Develop and document a detailed migration plan by week 4
Begin drafting migration plan documentations
Determine the timeline and needed resources
Identify applications, services and data for migration
Successfully migrate 75% of application modules to microservices architecture
Prioritize modules based on dependencies and business needs for migration
Begin progressive implementation of migration, monitoring progress continuously
Develop a comprehensive microservices migration strategy and blueprint
3. OKRs to execute effective decoupling of legacy monolith system
Execute effective decoupling of legacy monolith system
Reduce number of monolithic components by 30% using microservices architecture
Identify monolithic components viable for redesign into microservices
Implement and test newly created microservices
Develop microservices replacing identified monolithic components
Achieve 90% functionality in new services, ensuring business continuity without interruptions
Implement regular maintenance and updates schedule
Develop comprehensive testing procedures for new services
Initiate contingency planning for potential disruptions
Train 75% of the software team in modular programming languages for maintenance
Schedule and implement comprehensive training sessions
Evaluate and measure progress after training
Identify team members lacking modular programming skills
4. OKRs to enhance efficiency of core microservices like timeline and core list
Enhance efficiency of core microservices like timeline and core list
Decrease core list service read query time to 4s on avg
Implement a caching system to speed up read queries
Refactor code for efficiency and eliminate unnecessary process
Optimize database structure for efficient data retrieval
Achieve under 1% error rate in both timeline and core list services
Implement rigorous quality control checks for both services
Conduct regular staff training on error reduction strategies
Optimize system software for greater accuracy and efficiency
Reduce average read query time for timeline service by 50%
Upgrade hardware for improved response time
Optimize existing database queries for increased efficiency
Implement caching techniques to reduce repeated queries
Microservices 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
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.
![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
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.
![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 Microservices OKRs in a strategy map
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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
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.
![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 Microservices OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to achieve a weight loss of 1 lb
OKRs to secure the position of Secretary to the Vice President
OKRs to implement effective Data Governance Framework Agency-wide
OKRs to enhance homepage with contextually relevant customer information
OKRs to enhance incident management and outage call bridge creation processes
OKRs to enhance DevOps operations and efficiency
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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