8 customisable OKR examples for System Architecture
What are System Architecture 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 Architecture 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 Architecture 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 Architecture OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for System Architecture. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to develop and implement system architecture for new project
Develop and implement system architecture for new project
Ensure 95% of system components interface correctly at first integration attempt
Conduct comprehensive pre-integration testing on system components
Review and streamline integration procedures
Verify interface compatibility of every component
Finalize system architecture design with 0% critical faults by end of period
Ensure all team members maintain design deadline
Review and enhance system architecture plans regularly
Perform continuous fault diagnosis and mitigation
Successfully train 90% of the team on the new project's system architecture
Identify key aspects of new system architecture for training
Develop comprehensive training materials for staff
Schedule and implement system architecture training sessions
2. OKRs to optimize and enhance the existing system architecture
Optimize and enhance the existing system architecture
Finalize an assessment of current system architecture within two weeks
Evaluate performance and compatibility issues
Identify existing system architecture components
Compile a final assessment report for review
Ensure zero system downtime for two weeks post-implementation of changes
Schedule regular system checks to identify possible issues
Train staff on change management procedures
Establish a rapid-response troubleshooting team
Develop and implement an upgrade plan for at least 20% performance increase
Deploy upgrade and evaluate performance changes
Identify performance-impinging areas in the current system
Design a technology upgrade that targets these areas
3. OKRs to enhance system architecture efficiency and reliability
Enhance system architecture efficiency and reliability
Achieve 95% positive feedback on new system deployments from end-users
Develop clear, user-friendly guides for system usage
Establish responsive support channels to handle queries
Implement robust user testing prior to each deployment
Decrease system downtime by 10% using advanced AI and predictive maintenance
Develop predictive maintenance protocols using AI insights
Regularly update and refine AI algorithms based on performance data
Implement advanced AI tools for system monitoring and problem detection
Implement two sustainable, cost-efficient architectural improvements per project
Incorporate two eco-friendly developments into each project plan
Research cost-efficient, sustainable options for architectural improvements
Review designs for sustainability and cost-efficiency
4. OKRs to design and operationalize robust measurement system
Design and operationalize robust measurement system
Develop comprehensive system architecture draft by mid-quarter
Begin initial draft focused on system infrastructure and functionality
Review, refine, and finalize the comprehensive draft
Identify and list all necessary components for the system architecture
Identify and document key metrics for system measurement within 2 weeks
Achieve 98% data accuracy in system tests by quarter-end
Conduct frequent comprehensive data audits
Implement systematic data cleansing practices
Evaluate and enhance existing data validation rules
5. OKRs to execute effective decoupling of legacy monolith system
Execute effective decoupling of legacy monolith system
Reduce number of monolithic components by 30% using microservices architecture
Identify monolithic components viable for redesign into microservices
Implement and test newly created microservices
Develop microservices replacing identified monolithic components
Achieve 90% functionality in new services, ensuring business continuity without interruptions
Implement regular maintenance and updates schedule
Develop comprehensive testing procedures for new services
Initiate contingency planning for potential disruptions
Train 75% of the software team in modular programming languages for maintenance
Schedule and implement comprehensive training sessions
Evaluate and measure progress after training
Identify team members lacking modular programming skills
6. OKRs to externalize authorization models from monolith
Externalize authorization models from monolith
Identify and list all authorization models by Week 2
Finalize and submit the list by Week 2
Research various types of authorization models
Catalogue each identified authorization model in a list
Successfully migrate at least 90% of authorization models to the external component by Week 10
Map current authorization models to the external component
Develop a detailed migration plan
Execute migration and verify success rate
Design and develop a separate external component for authorization models by Week 6
Identify necessary features for authorization component
Design a prototype of the authorization component
Develop and test the authorization component
7. OKRs to develop a scalable architecture for a video streaming platform
Develop a scalable architecture for a video streaming platform
Integrate a monitoring system to ensure 99.99% platform availability and uptime
Achieve an average video load time of 3 seconds or less for 95% of users
Increase platform's streaming capacity by 30% to accommodate higher user traffic
Conduct load testing and identify performance bottlenecks to optimize streaming capacity
Implement content delivery network (CDN) to distribute traffic and reduce latency
Optimize server configurations to increase platform's streaming capacity by 30%
Upgrade network infrastructure for improved bandwidth and faster streaming capabilities
Implement a distributed storage solution to reduce data retrieval time by 20%
Design and develop a robust distributed storage architecture
Implement and thoroughly test the chosen distributed storage solution
Research and identify suitable distributed storage solutions
Conduct a thorough analysis of the current storage system
8. OKRs to enhance the architecture of accounting, financial, and tax processes
Enhance the architecture of accounting, financial, and tax processes
Achieve 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
Implement 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
Successfully 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
System Architecture 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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 Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
![Tability Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 Architecture 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Architecture OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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