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tability.ioWhat are System Testing 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 Testing 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.
System Testing OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different System Testing 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 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 enhance performance testing for v2 services
- ObjectiveEnhance performance testing for v2 services
- KRImprove system ability to handle peak load by 30%
- Optimize current system code for better efficiency
- Implement load balancing techniques across the servers
- Increase server capacity to handle increased load
- KRIdentify and reduce service response time by 20%
- Analyze current service response times
- Implement solutions to enhance service speed by 20%
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in service delivery
- KRAchieve 100% test coverage for all v2 services
- Implement and run newly developed tests
- Identify and create additional tests needed
- Review current test coverage for all v2 services
OKRs to successfully upgrade to the latest Finacle service pack
- ObjectiveSuccessfully upgrade to the latest Finacle service pack
- KRComplete thorough user acceptance testing with zero critical incidents found
- Develop comprehensive scenarios to test all functionalities
- Conduct detailed user acceptance testing
- Document and address any findings promptly
- KREnsure 100% of the team trained on updated system functions before deployment
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for the team
- Identify necessary updated system functions for training
- Confirm all team members completed training
- KRFully identify and document all system dependencies within two weeks
- List all current system components within first week
- Identify relationships and dependencies among components
- Document these findings with supporting evidence
OKRs to reduce the frequency of rollbacks following system releases
- ObjectiveReduce the frequency of rollbacks following system releases
- KRInitiate feedback loop to understand and rectify 100% of rollback reasons each release
- Implement regular meetings to review and analyze rollback reasons
- Develop and execute improvement strategies to rectify rollback issues
- Identify and document all rollback reasons from the latest release
- KRImplement monitoring checks to catch 90% of release issues within first 48 hours
- Develop and implement automated system checks
- Establish quick and efficient incident response procedures
- Define key functionality areas for intense monitoring post release
- KRDecrease rollbacks by 20% through improving pre-release testing protocols
- Train team on advanced testing strategies
- Increase frequency of software testing cycles
- Implement strict pre-release testing protocols
OKRs to efficient and secure completion of Wiz Rollout Secure Code2Cloud phase 2
- ObjectiveEfficient and secure completion of Wiz Rollout Secure Code2Cloud phase 2
- KRPerform and pass robust stress-testing on Code2Cloud without any system breakdowns
- Identify potential weak points in Code2Cloud architecture
- Execute a series of rigorous stress-tests on Code2Cloud
- Analyze results and make necessary improvements to code configuration
- KRAttain 100% coding completion with zero vulnerabilities identified in code reviews
- Regularly conduct rigorous code review sessions
- Implement strict protocols for quality assurance in coding
- Train team in advanced security-centric coding practices
- KREnsure 100% team training on the updated system and data security measures
- Implement updated data security measures training
- Monitor and confirm everyone’s participation in training
- Schedule comprehensive training sessions on updated system
OKRs to deliver an excellent product with seamless usability
- ObjectiveDeliver an excellent product with seamless usability
- KRImprove system stability to achieve 99.99% uptime
- Construct redundancy for critical system components
- Establish a continuous system monitoring process
- Implement regular system maintenance and updates
- KRIncrease simulated user testing success rate to over 95%
- Improve software testing tools or environment
- Implement quality assurance strategies and improvements
- Develop comprehensive test cases centered on user behavior
- KRReduce customer-reported issues by 30% post product launch
- Implement thorough product testing before the launch
- Create clear, comprehensive user guides and tutorials
- Enhance the post-launch customer support system
OKRs to implement a robust chaos testing system in our production environment
- ObjectiveImplement a robust chaos testing system in our production environment
- KRAchieve 90% system resilience score post chaos testing and fixing identified vulnerabilities
- Develop resolutions for identified system weaknesses
- Measure system resilience post-fix, aiming for 90% score
- Implement chaos testing to identify system vulnerabilities
- KRIdentify and document 10 potential points of system failure by month-end
- Compile findings into comprehensive document
- Review system for possible vulnerabilities or weaknesses
- Record 10 potential failure points
- KRDevelop and deploy chaos experiments to simulate 50% of identified points of failure
- Implement and execute the chaos experiments
- Design chaos experiments to simulate these failures
- Identify the key potential failure points in the system
OKRs to successfully launch a new B2B voice over IP platform
- ObjectiveSuccessfully launch a new B2B voice over IP platform
- KRAchieve 90% bug-free functionality through extensive pre-launch testing
- Continuously monitor and record test results
- Train dedicated team for debugging and error resolution
- Develop a comprehensive pre-launch testing protocol
- KRDrive user sign-ups with initial target of acquiring 500 new businesses
- Design promotional campaigns highlighting benefits of signing up
- Initiate strategic partnerships for user referrals
- Optimize website for seamless registration process
- KRSecure partnerships with at least three major B2B corporations for platform use
- Arrange and conduct meetings to pitch proposals
- Identify and research potential B2B corporate partners
- Develop and tailor partnership proposals
OKRs to successfully migrate virtual machines from Linux 7 to Linux 8
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate virtual machines from Linux 7 to Linux 8
- KRComplete 100% migration with zero post-migration issues within 60 days
- Allocate resources for pre and post-migration testing
- Ensure end-user training for new system adaptations
- Develop a comprehensive migration plan with clear deadlines
- KRIdentify and document all potential compatibility issues by end of week 2
- Review all systems and software for potential compatibility issues
- Finalize and submit issue documentation by end of week 2
- Document identified compatibility problems with detailed descriptions
- KRSuccessfully move and test 50% of all virtual machines inside 30 days
- Conduct thorough testing on moved virtual machines
- Identify and catalog all virtual machines for relocation
- Execute the migration process for 50% of cataloged systems
OKRs to implement robust third-party risk management system
- ObjectiveImplement robust third-party risk management system
- KRAchieve 95% completion of resilience testing and contingency planning for identified risks
- Identify and list all possible risks in the operational process
- Develop and initiate resilience testing for each identified risk
- Devise contingency plans for each risk based on test results
- KRDevelop and launch third-party risk grading system impacting 80% of relationships
- Identify key risk factors impacting third-party relationships
- Develop a grading system based on these factors
- Implement and communicate the grading system to relevant parties
- KRIdentify and document 100% of third-party relationships and inherent risks
- Catalogue all existing third-party relationships
- Assess and note each relationship's inherent risk
- Create a comprehensive documentation of findings
How to write your own System Testing OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
System Testing 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.
How to track your System Testing OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
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 Testing OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to enhance efficiency in production and testing processes
- OKRs to implement AI for content enhancement
- OKRs to ensure completion of all account schedules and bank reconciliations
- OKRs to improve software development team leadership effectiveness
- OKRs to robustly improve the industrial sector's market strategy
- OKRs to boost campaign conversion rates via predictive analytics usage