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What are Software Development Process 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 Software Development Process 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Software Development Process 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.
Software Development Process OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Software Development Process 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!
OKRs to streamline SPX single membership SDLC process
ObjectiveStreamline SPX single membership SDLC process
KRReduce the cycle time of SDLC stages by 20%
Implement automation tools in testing and deployment stages- Streamline communication channels between different teams
- Adopt agile methodologies in project management
- KRImplement a new tracking system to eliminate 30% of process errors
- Train staff on implementing and using new system
- Identify current errors and determine their root cause
- Research and select appropriate tracking system
- KREnhance team productivity by delivering 25% more modules within deadlines
- Encourage regular communication to swiftly resolve issues
- Implement efficient project management tools for better task tracking
- Offer training sessions to improve team's technical skills
OKRs to implement efficient test automation processes
- ObjectiveImplement efficient test automation processes
- KRReduce manual testing work by 40% through customized automated scripts
- Implement and monitor the automated scripts’ efficacy regularly
- Develop customized automated scripts for these processes
- Identify repeated manual testing processes suitable for automation
- KRSuccessfully automate 70% of all repetitive tests while maintaining accuracy
- Research suitable automation tools or software
- Implement, monitor, and adjust automated processes accordingly
- Identify and catalog all existing repetitive tests
- KRAchieve a 30% decrease in software bugs and glitches through automated testing enhancement
- Regularly evaluate and refine our testing processes
- Train developers in advanced automated testing
- Implement enhanced and rigorous automated testing protocols
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 enhance the architecture of accounting, financial, and tax processes
- ObjectiveEnhance the architecture of accounting, financial, and tax processes
- KRAchieve at least a 15% increased in efficacy in financial reporting
- Provide thorough training for staff on financial reporting
- Standardize reporting templates and process
- Implement advanced financial management software
- KRImplement a new, streamlined accounting system capable of reducing process time by 30%
- Train staff on the new accounting system
- Identify inefficiencies in the current accounting system
- Procure or design a streamlined accounting software
- KRSuccessfully complete 100% of financial and tax process updates without disrupting business operations
- Test updates during low-impact business hours
- Regularly review existing financial and tax processes
- Develop and implement necessary process updates
OKRs to achieve full productivity as a General Accountant
- ObjectiveAchieve full productivity as a General Accountant
- KRReduce weekly accounting errors by 50%
- Implement thorough double-checking procedures for all accounting tasks
- Provide additional training on accounting software usage
- Instantly address and correct identified accounting errors
- KRScore at least 90% on internal accounting knowledge assessments
- Study company's internal accounting policies daily
- Practice with past assessment tests for improvement
- Seek clarifications for any accounting concepts not understood
- KRIncrease speed of invoice processing by 30%
- Train staff in efficient invoice processing techniques
- Streamline invoice approval process
- Implement automation software for quick invoice management
OKRs to streamline and improve the hiring reporting processes
- ObjectiveStreamline and improve the hiring reporting processes
- KRReduce errors in hiring reports by at least 20% with quality checks
- Implement a double-check system for all hiring reports
- Utilize automatic error-detection software
- Train staff on error conscious report generation
- KRImplement a new recruitment software that reduces report generation time by 30%
- Research and select suitable recruitment software
- Install and integrate the chosen software
- Train staff to utilize new software
- KRTrain 100% of HR team on updated hiring reporting procedures
- Schedule training sessions for all HR team members
- Develop a comprehensive training module for new hiring procedures
- Monitor and evaluate team's understanding post-training
OKRs to improve quality assurance processes in 10-day timeframe
- ObjectiveImprove quality assurance processes in 10-day timeframe
- KRLower bug identification time by 15% via optimized QA strategies
- Introduce a bug tracking system to organize identified bugs
- Provide QA team with additional training on bug identification
- Implement automated testing tools to increase testing efficiency
- KRIncrease testing speed by 20% without reducing test coverage
- Implement and optimize test automation tools
- Train team in efficient testing practices
- Prioritize and streamline critical test cases
- KRReduce the bug escape rate by 25% with enhanced test procedures
- Implement stringent, comprehensive software testing protocols
- Increase frequency of system evaluations
- Conduct regular training for quality assurance team
OKRs to enhance knowledge and skills in unit test learning process
- ObjectiveEnhance knowledge and skills in unit test learning process
- KRObtain a professional certification in unit testing from an established tech organization
- Research established tech organizations that offer unit testing certifications
- Enroll in the selected professional certification program
- Study for and pass the certification examination
- KRComplete three comprehensive online courses on unit testing methodologies and practices
- Enroll and start the online courses
- Complete all coursework and assessments on time
- Select three thorough online courses about unit testing methodologies
- KRDevelop and execute unit tests for ten distinct functions in current project
- Run and analyze results of tests
- Develop unit tests for the functions
- Identify ten key functions within the project
OKRs to streamline workflow for enhanced productivity
- ObjectiveStreamline workflow for enhanced productivity
- KRIncrease overall output by 15% through process optimization
- Train staff on new optimized procedures
- Implement lean methods to boost productivity
- Evaluate current processes for inefficiencies or bottlenecks
- KRImplement and train staff on at least two productivity-boosting software tools
- Choose suitable productivity-boosting software tools
- Implement and monitor usage of new software
- Set up training sessions for the chosen software tools
- KRReduce time spent on non-critical tasks by 30%
- Identify non-critical tasks and assess their time consumption
- Implement efficient strategies to expedite non-critical tasks
- Monitor and adjust task execution to meet the goal
OKRs to establish process improvement to reduce audit adjustments entries
- ObjectiveEstablish process improvement to reduce audit adjustments entries
- KRImprove the accuracy of initial entries by 35% through thorough staff training
- Develop comprehensive training material on data entry accuracy
- Implement ongoing staff data entry workshops
- Monitor progress and provide continual feedback
- KRImplement new software to automate 60% of audit entry processes
- Implement and monitor software regularly for efficiency
- Train employees on updated automation software
- Select suitable software to automate audit entry processes
- KRDecrease the quantity of audit adjustment entries by 40%
- Provide comprehensive training on accurate data entry
- Use auditing software to identify errors
- Implement strict review process before entering data
Software Development Process 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
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.
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.
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
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full 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 Software Development Process OKR templates
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