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What are Network Management Team 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.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Network Management Team. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Network Management Team OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability 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.
Network Management Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Network Management Team Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to streamline and automate IT infrastructure processes
ObjectiveStreamline and automate IT infrastructure processes
KRImplement 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
- KRDeploy 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
- KRDevelop 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
OKRs to enhance the IT support and network efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance the IT support and network efficiency
- KRIncrease IT support response time by 30% for quicker problem resolution
- Provide advanced technical training for staff
- Implement an efficient ticket management system
- Hire additional qualified IT personnel
- KRReduce network downtime by 20% enhancing productivity
- Upgrade outdated network hardware and software
- Implement regular predictive maintenance on network infrastructure
- Conduct ongoing staff training on network troubleshooting
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of scheduled IT network improvement projects
- Regularly review progress, addressing issues promptly
- Allocate adequate resources for each project
- Develop a detailed project plan with timelines and milestones
OKRs to become proficient in Cisco switches configuration and the Headsup app project
- ObjectiveBecome proficient in Cisco switches configuration and the Headsup app project
- KRMaster 100% of training controls and instruments for effective control handling
- Regularly review manual for training controls
- Attend workshops for continuous learning
- Practice using instruments in simulated scenarios
- KRComplete Cisco certification coursework with a grade of 85% or higher
- Set a daily study schedule for coursework
- Enroll in Cisco certification course
- Regularly review and practice course material
- KRSuccessfully run a test project utilizing the Headsup app with zero major errors
- Monitor, find and instantly resolve minor issues, if any
- Plan and execute a simple project using the Headsup app
- Understand the functionality and features of the Headsup app completely
OKRs to establish uninterrupted power supply for all cable and net nodes during blackouts
- ObjectiveEstablish uninterrupted power supply for all cable and net nodes during blackouts
- KRImprove system efficiency to achieve less than 1% downtime in case of blackouts
- Implement a robust uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system
- Regularly test and maintain all backup systems
- Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan
- KRSecure procurement and installation deals of uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems for 100% of nodes
- Finalize procurement contracts for necessary UPS systems
- Identify potential UPS system suppliers and initiate negotiation
- Organize installation of UPS systems across all nodes
- KRImplement and test successful failover to UPS for all nodes during simulated blackout events
- Schedule simulated blackout events periodically
- Set up and configure UPS systems on all nodes
- Monitor and document failover success during simulations
OKRs to implement phase one of privilege access management tool replacement
- ObjectiveImplement phase one of privilege access management tool replacement
- KRDevelop detailed transition plan to ensure zero service disruptions
- Schedule and communicate transition plan to all stakeholders
- Develop contingency strategies addressing identified risks
- Identify critical services and potential disruption risks
- KRTrain 70% of IT staff on the operation of selected new access management tools
- Organize and implement the scheduled training sessions
- Choose appropriate access management tools for training
- Identify 70% of IT staff requiring access management training
- KRIdentify and assess five potential replacement tools, determining suitability by end of quarter
- Research and list five potential replacement tools
- Evaluate each tool's effectiveness and suitability
- Present findings and recommendation by the deadline
OKRs to improve E-commerce Platform and User Experience
- ObjectiveImprove E-commerce Platform and User Experience
- KRAchieve a stable uptime of at least 99.9% to ensure seamless access for customers
- Improve server performance and reliability through regular maintenance and upgrades
- Implement robust backup systems and monitor data integrity to prevent potential downtime
- Conduct frequent network audits and security checks to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
- Establish an efficient incident response plan to promptly address any unforeseen issues or outages
- KRIncrease website loading speed by 30% to enhance user experience and reduce bounce rate
- KRDecrease average checkout time by 20% to streamline the purchasing process
- Train staff on efficient checkout procedures and customer service skills
- Streamline payment process by accepting mobile payments and digital wallets
- Optimize store layout and organize merchandise for easy and quick access
- Implement self-checkout option to reduce wait time for customers
- KRImprove mobile responsiveness, resulting in a 15% increase in mobile conversions
OKRs to strengthen professional relationships and increase network reach
- ObjectiveStrengthen professional relationships and increase network reach
- KRInitiate contact with 30 potential collaborations or networking opportunities by end of period
- Send out the initiation messages/emails
- Draft personalized initiation messages or emails
- Identify 30 potent networking opportunities or collaborations
- KRConduct 10 relationship building sessions with current contacts to strengthen bonds
- Prepare relevant topics and questions for each session
- Identify 10 current contacts for relationship building sessions
- Schedule meetings with each contact for a session
- KRHost 4 professional networking events to enhance communication
- Identify suitable venues for hosting networking events
- Secure guest speakers or facilitators
- Design and distribute event invitations
OKRs to increase Fuxion company's valuation to $1 billion USD
- ObjectiveIncrease Fuxion company's valuation to $1 billion USD
- KRGrow global distributor network by 20% to expand sales and product reach
- Negotiate contracts and finalize agreements with distributors
- Research new potential markets and viable distributors globally
- Establish contact and build relationships with identified distributors
- KREnhance brand popularity and recognition through strategic marketing campaigns resulting in 30% sales increase
- Establish partnerships with social media influencers to promote brand
- Develop unique, engaging content for targeted advertising campaigns
- Initiate a customer referral program to increase sales
- KRSecure $50m in new investor funding to boost capital and financial standing
- Develop comprehensive pitch showcasing compelling financial forecasts and growth potential
- Negotiate favorable funding terms to maximize capital infusion
- Organize strategic meetings with potential high net-worth investors
Network Management Team 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Network Management Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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