6 customisable OKR examples for System Analysis

What are System Analysis 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.

That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for System Analysis to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Building your own System Analysis OKRs with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.

Our customisable System Analysis OKRs examples

We've added many examples of System Analysis 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!

1OKRs to enhance system analysis capabilities and boost personal development

  • ObjectiveEnhance system analysis capabilities and boost personal development
  • Key ResultComplete two industry-recognized system analyst certifications
  • TaskResearch and select two industry-recognized system analyst certifications
  • TaskComplete coursework and pass certification exams
  • TaskEnroll in required courses or programs for chosen certifications
  • Key ResultMentor two junior system analysts, improving department efficiency by 15%
  • TaskEvaluate junior analysts' current performance and identify areas of improvement
  • TaskTrack and measure efficiency improvements regularly
  • TaskImplement weekly mentoring and training sessions for junior analysts
  • Key ResultImplement three innovative solutions for existing IT system issues
  • TaskResearch innovative solutions resolving identified problems
  • TaskApply the discovered solutions to enhance system operation
  • TaskIdentify three major issues within the current IT system

2OKRs to implement system automation for enhanced efficiency

  • ObjectiveImplement system automation for enhanced efficiency
  • Key ResultIdentify 100% of the system components requiring automation by thorough efficiency analysis
  • TaskDocument components needing automation
  • TaskConduct an initial sweep of system components
  • TaskAnalyze component efficiency for automation potential
  • Key ResultAutomate at least 50% of identified components contributing to system inefficiencies
  • TaskDevelop automation scripts for identified components
  • TaskImplement and test automation scripts
  • TaskIdentify components causing inefficiencies in the system
  • Key ResultSuccessfully design process enhancement blueprints for identified areas within the project scope
  • TaskDraft initial blueprint for process enhancement
  • TaskIdentify areas within project scope for enhancement
  • TaskReview and finalize design blueprint

3OKRs to implement integrated technological solutions for physical security systems

  • ObjectiveImplement integrated technological solutions for physical security systems
  • Key ResultIdentify and evaluate three top-tier tech-based physical security systems by end of month one
  • TaskAnalyze efficacy and functionalities of selected systems
  • TaskResearch top-tier tech-based physical security systems
  • TaskPrepare comprehensive evaluation report on each system
  • Key ResultSuccessfully install and test integration of selected system in a live environment
  • TaskInstall and configure the selected system in a live environment
  • TaskConduct thorough testing to ensure successful integration and functionality
  • TaskChoose appropriate system for integration based on business requirements
  • Key ResultAchieve 99% functional reliability of the integrated system throughout period and improve by 5%
  • TaskIntroduce software updates to rectify identified bugs
  • TaskImplement regular maintenance and quality checks for the system
  • TaskConduct rigorous system performance evaluations frequently

4OKRs to enhance efficiency in handling travel time requests

  • ObjectiveEnhance efficiency in handling travel time requests
  • Key ResultRead and analyze 10 research articles per week to improve response quality
  • TaskSchedule dedicated time blocks for reading
  • TaskWrite analysis notes for each article
  • TaskIdentify 10 relevant research articles each week
  • Key ResultReduce average response time for requests to two business days
  • TaskMonitor and improve the current request workflow
  • TaskImplement an efficient ticketing system for quicker request assignment
  • TaskTrain staff to prioritize and process requests effectively
  • Key ResultIncrease request resolution rate to 95%
  • TaskImprove the training of customer service representatives
  • TaskImplement effective resolution procedures and guidelines
  • TaskMonitor closely and optimize resolution metrics

5OKRs to implement successful project tracking and KPI definition system

  • ObjectiveImplement successful project tracking and KPI definition system
  • Key ResultDevelop a comprehensive tracking system to monitor project outcomes by week 6
  • TaskDesign a comprehensive tracking system architecture
  • TaskIdentify key project outcomes for weekly tracking
  • TaskImplement the tracking system by the 6th week
  • Key ResultAchieve 90% of project KPI targets by the end of the quarter
  • TaskReview all current project KPIs and identify areas of improvement
  • TaskMonitor and adjust those strategies regularly
  • TaskDevelop strategies to enhance performance in underachieving areas
  • Key ResultEstablish detailed success criteria for 3 major projects by week 4
  • TaskDevelop detailed criteria for each project
  • TaskIdentify 3 major projects needing success criteria
  • TaskSet and confirm criteria by week 4

6OKRs to enhance Support Systems and Tools for data-driven decisions

  • ObjectiveEnhance Support Systems and Tools for data-driven decisions
  • Key ResultDevelop and integrate an advanced analytics platform into the current system
  • TaskIdentify required features and capabilities for the analytics platform
  • TaskImplement and test the analytics platform integration
  • TaskDevise a suitable integration strategy for current system
  • Key ResultAchieve 25% increase in data-driven decisions by the end of the next quarter
  • TaskImplement and enforce a data-first policy in decision-making processes
  • TaskEstablish weekly KPI tracking and reviews
  • TaskProvide training on data analysis to the decision-makers
  • Key ResultTrain 80% of team members on data analysis with new tools
  • TaskAssess and monitor their tool proficiency post-training
  • TaskIdentify team members needing data analysis training
  • TaskSchedule and conduct training sessions for these members

System Analysis OKR best practices to boost success

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.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

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.

Tability Insights DashboardTability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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 turn your System Analysis OKRs in a strategy map

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

We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.

A strategy map in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 System Analysis OKR templates

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

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

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