3 customisable OKR examples for Monolith
What are Monolith 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 Monolith 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.
Building your own Monolith OKRs with AI
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 Monolith OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Monolith. 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 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
2. 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
3. OKRs to externalize authorization models from monolith
Externalize authorization models from monolith
Identify and list all authorization models by Week 2
Finalize and submit the list by Week 2
Research various types of authorization models
Catalogue each identified authorization model in a list
Successfully migrate at least 90% of authorization models to the external component by Week 10
Map current authorization models to the external component
Develop a detailed migration plan
Execute migration and verify success rate
Design and develop a separate external component for authorization models by Week 6
Identify necessary features for authorization component
Design a prototype of the authorization component
Develop and test the authorization component
Monolith 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 Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
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 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 Monolith 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
![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 Monolith 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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