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What are Software 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.
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 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Software Tester 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 Tester OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Software 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 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%
Provide continuous training for manual testing techniques- Implement peer reviews for manual test case validation
- Develop exhaustive, realistic use-cases scenarios for better test coverage
- KRReduce critical bugs in live software by 15%
- Implement rigorous testing procedures before software deployment
- Regularly update and debug software code base
- Train developers in best practices for bug prevention
- KRRaise manual test coverage for each release to at least 95%
- Identify areas of software currently lacking full manual testing
- Develop comprehensive manual test plans for those areas
- Train team to execute new test plans efficiently
OKRs to improve testing efficiency through AI integration
- ObjectiveImprove testing efficiency through AI integration
- KRReduce software bugs by 25% with AI algorithms
- Train AI algorithms to identify and fix recurring software bugs
- Invest in AI-based debugging tools for code review and error detection
- Integrate AI algorithms into the software development and testing process
- KRDecrease manual testing hours by 30%
- Implement automated testing protocols for recurrent tests
- Train staff in automation tools usage
- Prioritize test cases for automation
- KRImplement AI testing tools in 60% of ongoing projects
- Procure and install AI testing tools in identified projects
- Train project teams on using AI testing tools
- Identify projects suitable for AI testing tool integration
OKRs to enhance software and component quality
- ObjectiveEnhance software and component quality
- KRExecute 100% of planned quality assurance tests to identify and fix bugs
- Analyze test results and correct identified bugs
- Conduct all preassigned tests thoroughly
- Review the lineup of planned quality assurance tests
- KRIncrease user satisfaction by improving software usability by 20%
- Implement improvements based on user feedback
- Identify user pain points through feedback surveys
- Continuously test software for user experience enhancements
- KRDecrease software component's failure rate by 15%
- Conduct regular maintenance and updates to improve stability
- Employ advanced debugging tools to spot and fix errors
- Implement rigorous software component testing at varying stress levels
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%
- Implement continuous training for the development team
- Develop rigorous pre-launch software testing protocols
- Enhance code review processes and quality checks
- KRAchieve 95% accuracy rate in every conducted testing
- Review and refine testing procedures and tools
- Implement comprehensive training on test protocol
- Conduct regular monitoring and performance evaluation
- KRImplement two new automated testing tools to streamline process
- Research and select two suitable automated testing tools
- Train the team on usage and integration of tools
- Purchase and install chosen automated testing tools
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 successfully build a simple React app
- ObjectiveSuccessfully build a simple React app
- KRComplete a comprehensive React video course in its entirety
- Choose a comprehensive React video course
- Actively follow and complete course assignments
- Dedicate daily time for studying the course material
- KRApply learned knowledge to construct a working React application
- Code application in React using learned knowledge
- Outline desired functionality and user interface of the React application
- Test, debug and refine React application
- KRDetect and handle at least three software bugs in the developed React application
- Debug and fix identified software issues
- Test the application for functionality after the changes
- Identify and document problematic areas in the React application
OKRs to implement a successful Voice Search feature
- ObjectiveImplement a successful Voice Search feature
- KRAchieve a user adoption rate of 50% for the voice search feature
- Implement interactive tutorial guiding usage of voice search feature
- Incorporate user feedback to improve voice search functionality
- Initiate marketing campaigns highlighting the voice search benefits
- KRIntegrate voice search into existing platform without error by end of quarter
- Develop and implement voice search functionality
- Perform extensive testing to identify errors
- Assess existing platform's compatibility with voice search capabilities
- KRDevelop and test voice recognition software with 90% accuracy rate
- Develop software algorithms to interpret voice inputs
- Identify software requirements for voice recognition system
- Test software and adjust algorithms to improve accuracy
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%
- Conduct regular performance testing and optimization measures on the applications
- Optimize network infrastructure for faster and more reliable data transmission
- Implement data validation checks in the application code
- Improve error handling and logging mechanism for data transfer failures
- KRReduce integration errors by implementing automated testing, resulting in a 30% decrease in bugs
- Analyze and address the root causes of integration errors to prevent future occurrences
- Regularly update and maintain the automated test suite to match system changes
- Implement a continuous integration process to detect integration errors early on
- Develop automated tests for integration scenarios to ensure proper functionality
- KRAchieve a 95% success rate in processing transactions between the integrated applications
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
- Implement automated testing to identify and fix issues early in the development process
- Streamline the build and release process to minimize manual intervention
- Invest in continuous integration and delivery tools for seamless and frequent deployments
- Establish 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
OKRs to achieve quicker releases of the real estate application through automation
- ObjectiveAchieve quicker releases of the real estate application through automation
- KRReduce bugs by 30% using automated testing tools and practices
- Train the team on effective automated testing practices
- Regularly review and improve testing procedures
- Implement automated testing tools in the development process
- KRIncrease deployment frequency by 50% by optimizing the CI/CD pipeline
- Implement performance monitoring for continuous optimization
- Review and streamline the existing CI/CD pipeline
- Automate tests to reduce bottleneck issues
- KRImplement an automated roll-back system to minimize downtime by 40%
- Select and purchase appropriate roll-back system software
- Research available automated roll-back system platforms
- Train staff on roll-back system operations and procedures
Software 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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 Tester OKR templates
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