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10 OKR examples for Quality Assurance Tester

What are Quality Assurance Tester 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.

How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.

We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Quality Assurance Tester 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.

How to write your own Quality Assurance Tester 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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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.

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.

Quality Assurance Tester OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Quality Assurance Tester 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 deliver feature-rich product releases with minimal bugs

  • ObjectiveDeliver feature-rich product releases with minimal bugs
  • KRConduct rigorous weekly QA sessions for every newly developed feature
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive test cases for each feature
  • TaskDocument all findings and feedback effectively
  • TaskSchedule weekly QA sessions for new features
  • KRIncrease unit test coverage to 90% for every product feature
  • TaskRegularly monitor and update tests as necessary
  • TaskReview current test coverage for each product feature
  • TaskDevelop additional unit tests for under-tested features
  • KRDecrease in reported post-release bugs by 30%
  • TaskEnhance debugging during product development
  • TaskImplement a more thorough QA process
  • TaskImprove testing procedures before product release

OKRs to develop 3 efficient navigation simulations

  • ObjectiveDevelop 3 efficient navigation simulations
  • KRSuccessfully build and test first navigation simulation by week 8
  • TaskOutline detailed design for navigation simulation by week 3
  • TaskConduct tests and debugging by week 8
  • TaskImplement and document the simulation by week 6
  • KROutline comprehensive simulation models by week 4
  • TaskFinalize and review comprehensive simulation outlines by week 4
  • TaskIdentify critical factors for the simulation models by week 1
  • TaskDraft initial model outlines by week 2
  • KRComplete and perform quality assurance on all three simulations by end of quarter
  • TaskDocument results and address any issues
  • TaskConduct thorough quality assurance testing
  • TaskFinalize development of the three simulations

OKRs to enhance software and component quality

  • ObjectiveEnhance software and component quality
  • KRExecute 100% of planned quality assurance tests to identify and fix bugs
  • TaskAnalyze test results and correct identified bugs
  • TaskConduct all preassigned tests thoroughly
  • TaskReview the lineup of planned quality assurance tests
  • KRIncrease user satisfaction by improving software usability by 20%
  • TaskImplement improvements based on user feedback
  • TaskIdentify user pain points through feedback surveys
  • TaskContinuously test software for user experience enhancements
  • KRDecrease software component's failure rate by 15%
  • TaskConduct regular maintenance and updates to improve stability
  • TaskEmploy advanced debugging tools to spot and fix errors
  • TaskImplement rigorous software component testing at varying stress levels

OKRs to increase quality assurance effectiveness and efficiency

  • ObjectiveIncrease quality assurance effectiveness and efficiency
  • KRImplement automation in 70% of QA testing processes
  • TaskTrain QA team in automation tool use
  • TaskIdentify the QA testing processes that can be automated
  • TaskResearch and acquire suitable automation tools
  • KRDecrease false positive reports by 30%
  • TaskTrain staff on identifying and handling false positives
  • TaskEnhance data quality and accuracy checks
  • TaskImplement stricter parameters in reporting algorithms
  • KRIncrease the QA test pass rate to 95%
  • TaskEnhance the bug detection and reporting system
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive training program for QA testers
  • TaskImplement rigorous test case reviews before execution

OKRs to achieve consistent delivery of a high-quality application

  • ObjectiveAchieve consistent delivery of a high-quality application
  • KRIncrease weekly cadence of successful application releases by 20%
  • TaskIntegrate automated testing for faster bug detection
  • TaskImplement more efficient software development methodologies
  • TaskEnhance collaboration among development teams
  • KRDecrease application issues reported post-release by 30%
  • TaskImplement a comprehensive quality assurance and testing process
  • TaskPrioritize regular updates and patches post-release
  • TaskEnhance pre-release user acceptance testing
  • KREnhance user satisfaction ratings on the application by improving it by 25%
  • TaskDevelop and launch new desired features
  • TaskPrioritize and address reported bugs and glitches
  • TaskImplement frequent customer surveys to gather user feedback

OKRs to integrate two applications seamlessly

  • ObjectiveIntegrate two applications seamlessly
  • KRImprove user experience by reducing the average response time by 15%
  • KRIncrease data transfer accuracy between applications by 20%
  • TaskConduct regular performance testing and optimization measures on the applications
  • TaskOptimize network infrastructure for faster and more reliable data transmission
  • TaskImplement data validation checks in the application code
  • TaskImprove error handling and logging mechanism for data transfer failures
  • KRReduce integration errors by implementing automated testing, resulting in a 30% decrease in bugs
  • TaskAnalyze and address the root causes of integration errors to prevent future occurrences
  • TaskRegularly update and maintain the automated test suite to match system changes
  • TaskImplement a continuous integration process to detect integration errors early on
  • TaskDevelop automated tests for integration scenarios to ensure proper functionality
  • KRAchieve a 95% success rate in processing transactions between the integrated applications

OKRs to enhance the quality of the company's testing process

  • ObjectiveEnhance the quality of the company's testing process
  • KRReduce the number of bugs found post-release by 30%
  • TaskImplement continuous training for the development team
  • TaskDevelop rigorous pre-launch software testing protocols
  • TaskEnhance code review processes and quality checks
  • KRAchieve 95% accuracy rate in every conducted testing
  • TaskReview and refine testing procedures and tools
  • TaskImplement comprehensive training on test protocol
  • TaskConduct regular monitoring and performance evaluation
  • KRImplement two new automated testing tools to streamline process
  • TaskResearch and select two suitable automated testing tools
  • TaskTrain the team on usage and integration of tools
  • TaskPurchase and install chosen automated testing tools

OKRs to enhance the quality of software releases through manual testing

  • ObjectiveEnhance the quality of software releases through manual testing
  • KRIncrease manual test case effectiveness by 25%
  • TaskProvide continuous training for manual testing techniques
  • TaskImplement peer reviews for manual test case validation
  • TaskDevelop exhaustive, realistic use-cases scenarios for better test coverage
  • KRReduce critical bugs in live software by 15%
  • TaskImplement rigorous testing procedures before software deployment
  • TaskRegularly update and debug software code base
  • TaskTrain developers in best practices for bug prevention
  • KRRaise manual test coverage for each release to at least 95%
  • TaskIdentify areas of software currently lacking full manual testing
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive manual test plans for those areas
  • TaskTrain team to execute new test plans efficiently

OKRs to enhance mobile app quality through effective mobile testing

  • ObjectiveEnhance mobile app quality through effective mobile testing
  • KRIncrease our mobile app's user-interface test coverage to 90%
  • TaskImplement and regularly update these tests
  • TaskIdentify gaps in current user-interface test coverage
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive testing procedures for missing areas
  • KRReduce app crash rates by 30% through rigorous stress tests
  • TaskConduct extensive stress tests on the application
  • TaskImplement improvements and verify effectiveness
  • TaskIdentify and fix underlying app instability issues
  • KRImprove bug detection by 40% with automated test scripts implementation
  • TaskMeasure improvement in bug detection regularly
  • TaskDevelop and implement appropriate test scripts
  • TaskIdentify critical modules that require automated testing

OKRs to improve organizational DevOps practices with DORA

  • ObjectiveImprove organizational DevOps practices with DORA
  • KRReduce mean time to recovery (MTTR) for critical incidents to X minutes through improved incident response processes
  • KRIncrease deployment frequency by X% through continuous integration and delivery
  • TaskImplement automated testing to identify and fix issues early in the development process
  • TaskStreamline the build and release process to minimize manual intervention
  • TaskInvest in continuous integration and delivery tools for seamless and frequent deployments
  • TaskEstablish a robust version control system for efficient code management
  • KRAchieve X% increase in test automation coverage for application releases
  • KRImprove employee satisfaction by X% through promoting a culture of collaboration and learning

Quality Assurance Tester 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.

How to track your Quality Assurance Tester 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:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.

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 Quality Assurance Tester OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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