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tability.ioWhat are Tech Lead OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Tech Lead. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Tech Lead OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Tech Lead. 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!
OKRs to complete online course to enhance tech lead skills
ObjectiveComplete online course to enhance tech lead skills
KRReceive positive feedback on improved tech lead capabilities from 4 team members
Enhance tech lead skills through workshops and training- Request feedback from team members
- Implement gained knowledge in ongoing projects
- KRApply learned strategies in 3 real-world projects or challenges
- Identify 3 current projects or challenges to apply learned strategies
- Implement learned strategies into each identified project
- Assess the effectiveness of applied strategies in each project
- KRSuccessfully finish all course modules with at least 85% score by week 8
- Regularly review and practice to reinforce knowledge
- Design a study schedule that covers all course modules
- Allocate at least 20 hours per week for focused studying
OKRs to enhance capabilities of tech leadership
- ObjectiveEnhance capabilities of tech leadership
- KRIncrease retention rate of tech leaders by 20%
- Implement competitive salary packages and attractive benefits for tech leaders
- Develop a comprehensive professional development and training programs
- Foster an inclusive, engaging, and innovative work culture
- KRAchieve 100% participation in coaching sessions across all tech leadership teams
- Follow up regularly ensuring attendance and addressing concerns
- Schedule regular, convenient times for all tech leadership teams
- Communicate importance and objectives of coaching sessions to tech leaders
- KRIntroduce three advanced training programs for leadership in new technologies
- Identify necessary skills for leadership in new technologies
- Implement and promote these training programs
- Design advanced training programs focusing on these skills
OKRs to drive company transformation through HR technology and leadership model redesign
- ObjectiveDrive company transformation through HR technology and leadership model redesign
- KRTrain 95% of staff on the new HR tech systems by end of quarter
- Schedule HR tech systems training sessions for all staff members
- Provide additional training for those who missed initial sessions
- Monitor and record participation in training sessions
- KRDeploy new HR technology systems to 100% of departments
- Select and procure new HR technology systems
- Implement and test new systems across all departments
- Identify current HR technology systems in all departments
- KRDesign and implement a new leadership model in at least 3 departments
- Identify key qualities for the new leadership model
- Monitor and evaluate implemented changes
- Train department heads in this model
OKRs to enhance tech lead abilities by utilizing online learning and practical application
- ObjectiveEnhance tech lead abilities by utilizing online learning and practical application
- KRImplement learned techniques in five real-life projects, increasing efficiency by 20%
- Identify five real-life projects that need improvement
- Monitor and measure efficiency increase by 20%
- Apply learned techniques to these chosen projects
- KRComplete six pieces of an online leadership in tech course
- Diligently study the course material
- Register for the online leadership in tech course
- Finish all six components of the course
- KRObtain a 90% or higher score in all applied tech leadership quizzes and exams
- Schedule daily study hours dedicated to applied tech leadership
- Join study groups for comprehensive review discussions
- Regularly practice with past quizzes and exams
OKRs to become a proficient Front End technical lead
- ObjectiveBecome a proficient Front End technical lead
- KRMentor 2 junior Front End developers in a project
- Conduct biweekly skill-enhancing workshops on front end techniques
- Assign specific project tasks to assess and monitor progress
- Schedule weekly code reviews for individual feedback and guidance
- KRDevelop and launch 5 interactive websites using Front End technologies
- Test, adjust, and launch each interactive website
- Create detailed design and functionality plan for 5 interactive websites
- Develop front-end code using desired technologies
- KRComplete 3 advanced Front End development online courses
- Research and select 3 advanced Front End development online courses
- Enroll in the selected online courses
- Regularly attend classes and complete assignments on time
OKRs to facilitate ISO 27001 certification readiness for tech team
- ObjectiveFacilitate ISO 27001 certification readiness for tech team
- KRAchieve 100% completion of necessary documentation for ISO 27001 certification application
- Identify and gather all required documentation for ISO 27001 certification
- Analyze and complete any missing or incomplete documentation
- Review and finalize every document for application submission
- KREnsure 100% of tech team undergo mandatory ISO 27001 familiarization training
- Identify mandatory ISO 27001 training providers
- Schedule training for all tech team members
- Monitor and record attendance at training
- KRConduct bi-weekly audits to ensure at least 90% compliance to ISO 27001 standards
- Review compliance results for improvement areas
- Schedule recurring bi-weekly ISO 27001 audit sessions
- Implement necessary changes to ensure 90% compliance
OKRs to elevate my technical execution proficiency
- ObjectiveElevate my technical execution proficiency
- KRComplete at least 4 industry relevant certification courses
- KRDeliver 3 complex projects using learned technical skills without major issues
- Monitor progress closely, solving issues promptly
- Allocate resources and teams for each complex project efficiently
- Establish a comprehensive project timeline and checkpoints
- KRGet positive feedback on improved technical skills from 5 different team members
- Actively utilize improved skills in team projects
- Request feedback from team members
- Enhance technical skills through training or self-learning
OKRs to attain the position of Technical Program Management Director
- ObjectiveAttain the position of Technical Program Management Director
- KRIncrease team's KPI achievement by 15%
- Boost employee motivation through incentives
- Implement regular team goal-setting and tracking sessions
- Enhance training programs to improve skillset
- KRSuccessfully lead five cross-functional projects, improving completion rate by 20%
- Identify and assemble cross-functional project teams
- Implement and monitor project management strategies
- Establish clear project goals and timelines
- KRComplete advanced leadership course for relevant career development
- Enroll in a suitable course based on relevance to career
- Research available advanced leadership courses online
- Complete all coursework and assessments on schedule
OKRs to launch a functional business intelligence platform
- ObjectiveLaunch a functional business intelligence platform
- KRDevelop a prototype with minimum viable features in 6 weeks
- Identify and outline key minimum viable features
- Allocate tasks among team members
- Start rapid prototyping and iterative testing
- KRDefine and finalize technical specifications within 3 weeks
- Review, adjust, and approve final technical specifications
- Prepare draft of detailed technical specifications
- Identify necessary technical aspects and requirements
- KRGain initial user feedback by conducting testing with 20 people
- Identify 20 people willing to participate in product testing
- Prepare and administer a feedback questionnaire post-testing
- Analyze and report the feedback gathered from participants
OKRs to implement phase one of privilege access management tool replacement
- ObjectiveImplement phase one of privilege access management tool replacement
- KRDevelop detailed transition plan to ensure zero service disruptions
- Schedule and communicate transition plan to all stakeholders
- Develop contingency strategies addressing identified risks
- Identify critical services and potential disruption risks
- KRTrain 70% of IT staff on the operation of selected new access management tools
- Organize and implement the scheduled training sessions
- Choose appropriate access management tools for training
- Identify 70% of IT staff requiring access management training
- KRIdentify and assess five potential replacement tools, determining suitability by end of quarter
- Research and list five potential replacement tools
- Evaluate each tool's effectiveness and suitability
- Present findings and recommendation by the deadline
How to write your own Tech Lead 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.
Tech Lead 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.
How to track your Tech Lead 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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 Tech Lead OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to build efficient core distribution teams via strategic recruitment