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What are System Development Team 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 Development Team 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.
The best tools for writing perfect System Development Team 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.
System Development Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different System Development Team 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 improve front-end functionalities of the ship monitoring system
ObjectiveImprove front-end functionalities of the ship monitoring system
KRReduce reported user issues by 50% through enhanced bug fixing
Allocate more resources to the debugging team- Implement a stringent bug tracking system
- Conduct regular software maintenance and updates
- KRImplement 2 new user-friendly features requested by the product team
- Develop and test the new features in a sandbox environment
- Launch and communicate new features to customers
- Identify specifications and requirements for the new features
- KRIncrease system's load speed by 30% through code optimization
- Develop and implement code optimization strategies
- Test and validate the newly optimized code
- Analyze current code for areas causing slow load speed
OKRs to implement a robust financial reporting system
- ObjectiveImplement a robust financial reporting system
- KRTrain 90% of finance team in system use by week 9
- Implement system use training and monitor its progress
- Identify those needing system use training within the finance team
- Develop a comprehensive system use training schedule
- KRDevelop and test system prototype by the end of week 6
- Create prototype based on specific requirements
- Conduct thorough system testing and debugging
- Finalize functional requirements for system prototype
- KRAchieve zero error reports within two weeks of system launch
- Implement a robust user-feedback mechanism
- Conduct thorough system testing before launch
- Quickly resolve issues as they are identified
OKRs to implement an Automated Patching Process
- ObjectiveImplement an Automated Patching Process
- KRIdentify and document the current patching process by end of week 2
- Update and finalize the patch documentation
- Identify gaps and areas for improvement
- Review the existing patching process documentation
- KRDevelop and test the automated patching system by week 6
- Design the blueprint for the automated patching system
- Conduct thorough testing of the system
- Develop the automated patching system
- KRDeploy the automation system and resolve 95% of patching issues independently by week 8
- Install and configure the automation system
- Develop an autocorrect feature for patching issues
- Independently resolve 95% patch errors
- KREstablish requirements for the automated patching system by week 4
- Determine the system's security requirements
- Define the system compatibility and integration needs
- Identify necessary features for the automated patching system
OKRs to implement system automation for enhanced efficiency
- ObjectiveImplement system automation for enhanced efficiency
- KRIdentify 100% of the system components requiring automation by thorough efficiency analysis
- Document components needing automation
- Conduct an initial sweep of system components
- Analyze component efficiency for automation potential
- KRAutomate at least 50% of identified components contributing to system inefficiencies
- Develop automation scripts for identified components
- Implement and test automation scripts
- Identify components causing inefficiencies in the system
- KRSuccessfully design process enhancement blueprints for identified areas within the project scope
- Draft initial blueprint for process enhancement
- Identify areas within project scope for enhancement
- Review and finalize design blueprint
OKRs to enhance system architecture efficiency and reliability
- ObjectiveEnhance system architecture efficiency and reliability
- KRAchieve 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
- KRDecrease 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
- KRImplement 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
OKRs to implement improved system solution to replace the outdated one
- ObjectiveImplement improved system solution to replace the outdated one
- KRIdentify and document deficiencies of the current system solution by week 3
- Review current system for any operational issues
- Write a detailed report of observed deficiencies
- Identify and categorize deficiencies found
- KRSuccessfully deploy the new system solution and achieve user adoption rate of 75% by week 10
- Monitor adoption rate regularly, provide support
- Develop and implement efficient user training program
- Execute comprehensive testing to ensure system functionality
- KRResearch and select a superior system solution, completing a feasibility study by week 6
- Execute a detailed feasibility study on selected system
- Identify potential system solutions for comparative analysis
- Finalize superior system solution selection by week 6
OKRs to enable single account and just-in-time access system implementation
- ObjectiveEnable single account and just-in-time access system implementation
- KRDevelop and test single account functionality delivering 95% accuracy by quarter-end
- Test for functionality with focus on achieving 95% accuracy
- Create a detailed plan for single account functionality development
- Develop and code the single account functionality
- KRReduce account setup and access provision times by 40% through the new system
- Monitor and regularly report progress towards target
- Implement the new system for quicker account setup
- Provide training on efficient access provision
- KRAchieve full just-in-time access integration in one application environment
- Implement and test new access model in the application environment
- Review existing access protocols in the selected application environment
- Develop a plan for a just-in-time access implementation
OKRs to enhance application design by solution architect review
- ObjectiveEnhance application design by solution architect review
- KRConduct in-depth analysis of current application design flaws
- Analyze identified flaws and their impacts on user experience
- Identify potential areas of improvement in the application design
- Develop a plan to address and fix noted design flaws
- KRCollaborate with development team to propose and implement design improvements
- Draft proposed design improvements for team review
- Oversee implementation of agreed-upon design changes
- Organize meeting with development team to discuss design enhancements
- KRTrack and evaluate impact of design changes on overall system performance
- Analyze and document performance variations tied to design changes
- Monitor system performance before and after design changes implementation
- Run system testing for evaluating design modifications' effectiveness
OKRs to implement CX platform (Service Now)
- ObjectiveImplement CX platform (Service Now)
- KRCustomize Service Now to meet business needs
- Develop configuration plan to address identified business needs
- Implement and test changes in Service Now setup
- Identify specific business needs lacking in current Service Now configuration
- KRSuccessfully launch Service Now for all departments
- Implement a company-wide communication strategy
- Ensure adequate technical support is available post-launch
- Arrange comprehensive training sessions for all departmental employees
- KRTrain all relevant team members on using Service Now effectively
- Identify team members that require Service Now training
- Monitor and assess team members' post-training proficiency
- Arrange training sessions on using Service Now
OKRs to centralize prospecting features within a singular client intelligence hub
- ObjectiveCentralize prospecting features within a singular client intelligence hub
- KRIncrease active user count in consolidated platform by 30%
- Implement a robust marketing strategy to attract new users
- Develop engaging user content to retain current users
- Improve user interface for enhanced user experience
- KRImprove system usability by reducing feedback-reported issues by 50%
- Enhance system testing before product releases
- Prioritize and resolve critical feedback-reported system issues
- Initiate regular user experience reviews and adjustments
- KRConsolidate all prospecting tools into single platform by end of quarter
- Migrate all tools to chosen platform
- Evaluate and select suitable platform
- Identify features needs and requirements for a unified platform
System Development Team 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
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 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 System Development Team OKR templates
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