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What are Project Management Software 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've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Project Management Software 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Project Management Software 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.
Project Management Software OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Project Management Software 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 improve software engineering skills through effective time management
ObjectiveImprove software engineering skills through effective time management
KRIncrease the number of completed coding tasks by 20% each week
Identify and address any obstacles or challenges that may hinder coding task completion
Enhance collaboration and communication among team members for efficient task completion
Provide regular feedback and support to assist in completing coding tasks
Set clear and achievable coding task goals for each team member
KRImprove adherence to project deadlines by delivering work on time in 90% of cases
Implement effective communication strategies to address obstacles and ensure timely completion
Set clear and realistic deadlines for each project task
Prioritize tasks and create a detailed schedule to ensure timely delivery
Regularly track progress and provide updates to stakeholders to maintain accountability
KRReduce time spent on non-essential activities by 15% during work hours
Set specific time limits for non-essential tasks to ensure efficient completion
Prioritize and eliminate non-essential activities based on their impact and importance
Identify non-essential activities taking up significant time during work hours
Regularly assess and adjust the allocation of time to non-essential activities as needed
KRAttend and actively participate in at least 2 time management workshops or webinars
Research and identify 2 time management workshops or webinars
Apply the learned time management techniques in daily activities for improved efficiency
Take thorough notes during the workshops or webinars for future reference
Register for the selected workshops or webinars to secure a spot
OKRs to enhance feature delivery lead time
ObjectiveEnhance feature delivery lead time
KRTrain the development team on agile methodologies to quicken turnaround time
Arrange a workshop on Agile methodologies for the development team
Schedule regular follow-up training and progress assessments
Assign Agile-related reading materials and online courses
KRReduce current feature delivery time by 15%
Streamline the feature development process
Increase developer productivity through training
Prioritize critical features for faster delivery
KRImplement a more efficient project management tool for streamlined processes
Train team members on the functionality of the new tool
Research and select a suitable, efficient project management tool
Evaluate current project management processes and identify areas for improvement
OKRs to mitigate the risk associated with software maintenance
ObjectiveMitigate the risk associated with software maintenance
KRImplement efficient risk management model for 90% of maintenance projects
Develop a comprehensive risk management model for maintenance projects
Apply the model to current maintenance projects for evaluation
Train project managers in risk management implementation
KRAchieve zero unresolved critical issues for all maintained software
Train staff in proactive problem identification and resolution
Implement regular system checks for software performance
Establish efficient issue reporting and resolution procedures
KRProvide tailored training for all software engineers on identified critical areas
Schedule and conduct tailored training sessions for engineers
Develop customized training programs focusing on these critical areas
Identify critical areas needing tailored training for software engineers
OKRs to enhance accuracy in story estimation by software engineering team
ObjectiveEnhance accuracy in story estimation by software engineering team
KRAchieve 90% team satisfaction rate with the improved estimation process
Implement weekly training sessions for the new estimation process
Consistently communicate the benefits of the new process
Collect feedback and make necessary improvements
KRReduce average estimation error to less than 10% in next 100 tasks
Implement more accurate estimation tools and techniques
Review and adjust estimations after each task
Train team on precision estimation strategies
KRTrain 100% of the team on advanced estimation techniques and methods
Follow up on training outcomes and comprehension
Schedule team members for training sessions
Identify appropriate advanced estimation training course
OKRs to successfully transition the software team to unit testing processes
ObjectiveSuccessfully transition the software team to unit testing processes
KRImplement unit testing in 75% of ongoing development projects
Identify ongoing projects to incorporate unit testing
Train development team in unit testing
Implement unit testing in selected projects
KRAchieve 30% reduction in post-release bugs due to incorporation of unit testing
Implement comprehensive unit testing in development process
Train developers on effective unit testing strategies
Regularly review and improve the unit tests
KRSuccessfully complete comprehensive unit testing training for 100% of team members
Identify suitable comprehensive unit testing training courses
Monitor and ensure all team members complete the course
Enroll all team members in the chosen course
OKRs to successfully implement a new importer tool
ObjectiveSuccessfully implement a new importer tool
KRComplete development and initial testing for the tool within eight weeks
Schedule and allocate work hours for tool development
Finalize development by end of week eight
Perform initial testing within the seventh week
KRFinalize tool design and specifications within the first four weeks
Review existing tool design and make necessary modifications
Obtain approval for finalized design and specifications
Determine precise tool specifications
KRAchieve successful deployment and integration into the system within twelve weeks
Develop a detailed project roadmap for system deployment and integration
Conduct weekly progress checks to identify potential roadblocks early
Assign roles and allocate resources to ensure workload distribution
OKRs to enhance technical proficiency and efficiency in software development
ObjectiveEnhance technical proficiency and efficiency in software development
KRImprove code efficiency by reducing average debugging time by 25%
Implement regular peer code reviews to catch errors early
Provide training on more advanced debugging tools
Adopt test-driven development practices
KRComplete four advanced programming courses relevant to job role
Enroll in the identified courses
Identify four advanced programming courses relevant to job role
Consistently engage in coursework until completion
KRImplement at least three new features in the ongoing project, positively impacting user experience
Identify three potential enhancements based on user feedback
Code and test the new features thoroughly
Deploy updates and collect user feedback
OKRs to improve software development team leadership effectiveness
ObjectiveImprove software development team leadership effectiveness
KRImprove team efficiency by implementing agile practices and metrics to track progress
Conduct training on Agile practices and ensure all team members understand the principles
Implement regular stand-up meetings to enhance communication, identify obstacles, and resolve them promptly
Utilize Agile metrics like velocity and burndown charts to track progress and optimize productivity
Establish clear goals and prioritize tasks using Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban
KRFoster effective communication and collaboration within the team to drive successful project delivery
Promote cross-functional collaboration by assigning individuals from different departments to work together
Utilize project management tools and software to streamline communication and document sharing
Implement regular team meetings to discuss project updates, challenges, and opportunities
Encourage open and honest communication to foster a collaborative and trusting environment
KRIncrease team satisfaction and engagement through regular feedback and recognition
KREnhance technical skills by facilitating ongoing training programs and knowledge sharing sessions
OKRs to achieve proficiency in Common Core and the Mono Repo
ObjectiveAchieve proficiency in Common Core and the Mono Repo
KRComplete an accredited Common Core training course with a score of 85% or above
Research accredited Common Core training courses
Study and aim for a score of 85% or above
Enroll in selected Common Core course
KRSuccessfully build and manage a functional Mono Repo in a simulated project
Establish guidelines for shared code and file structures in the Mono Repo
Configure continuous integration and testing for the shared repository
Implement a workflow for common tasks
KRConduct a teaching session on Common Core and Mono Repo for team members
Schedule a team meeting for the teaching session
Prepare a comprehensive presentation on Common Core and Mono Repo
Distribute relevant reading materials in advance
OKRs to increase efficiency within the digital marketing agency
ObjectiveIncrease efficiency within the digital marketing agency
KRIncrease team productivity by implementing a new project management software
Regularly review team performance and provide feedback to improve productivity and efficiency
Research and select the most suitable project management software for the team
Provide thorough training sessions for all team members on using the new software
Set up clear guidelines and templates to ensure consistent use of the software
KRStreamline reporting processes to save a minimum of 10 hours per week
KRReduce average turnaround time for client deliverables by 20%
Implement efficient project management tools and software to enhance workflow efficiency
Identify bottlenecks in the current delivery process and address them promptly
Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team productivity and time management skills
Streamline communication channels to minimize delays during project execution
KRImprove communication by reducing internal email threads by at least 30%
Project Management Software 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
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
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

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
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 Project Management Software OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to enhance productivity with increased automation and streamlined administration
OKRs to incorporate AI and ML to innovate our solution suite
OKRs to enhance superior customer support to VIP clients
OKRs to to excel in autonomous project management
OKRs to improve the accuracy of patient estimations