5 customisable OKR examples for Testers
What are Testers 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 Testers. 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.
Building your own Testers 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 Testers OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Testers 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!
1. OKRs to develop and launch a new API for the CAD company
Develop and launch a new API for the CAD company
Receive positive feedback and testimonials from beta testers and early adopters
Share positive feedback and testimonials on social media platforms and company website
Offer incentives, such as discounts or freebies, to encourage beta testers and early adopters to provide feedback and testimonials
Create a feedback form to collect positive experiences and testimonials from users
Send personalized email to beta testers and early adopters requesting feedback and testimonials
Complete the API design and documentation, incorporating all required functionalities
Successfully implement API integration with multiple CAD software applications
Provide training and support to users for effectively utilizing the integrated APIs
Test the API integration with each CAD software application to ensure seamless functionality
Develop a comprehensive documentation for the API integration process with each CAD software application
Identify and research the CAD software applications that require API integration
Achieve a minimum of 95% API uptime during the testing and deployment phase
2. OKRs to create a comprehensive and applicable certification exam
Create a comprehensive and applicable certification exam
Define 100% of exam components and criteria within 6 weeks
Finalize the exam structure and question types
Develop clear marking criteria for each component
Identify the key subject areas for the exam
Develop 200 high-quality exam questions and answers
Research and outline relevant topics for questions
Create comprehensive answers for each question
Write 200 unique, high-quality exam questions
Pilot exam with 30 volunteer testers and achieve 85% satisfaction rate
Analyze feedback and achieve 85% satisfaction rate
Identify and enroll 30 volunteers for the pilot exam
Administer pilot exam to volunteer testers
3. OKRs to improve performance testing for V2 services
Improve performance testing for V2 services
Increase the successful pass rate of performance tests to 95% from existing results
Develop and implement a targeted improvement plan for testing
Conduct regular training sessions for performance test takers
Continuously review and update testing techniques
Develop a comprehensive test strategy addressing all aspects of V2 services by week 4
Develop a detailed plan for testing each aspect
Schedule testing stages within first 4 weeks
Identify key aspects and potential risks of V2 services
Reduce the average run-time for performance tests by 20% compared to current timings
Implement more efficient testing algorithms and techniques
Upgrade testing hardware or software to improve speed
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the current performance test process
4. OKRs to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our testing procedure
Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our testing procedure
Implement training workshops resulting in 100% testers upskilled in advanced testing methods
Schedule and conduct training workshops for all testers
Develop comprehensive workshop materials on advanced testing methods
Evaluate testers' skills post-workshop to ensure progress
Achieve a 15% reduction in testing time through process optimization and procedural changes
Evaluate current testing process for areas of inefficiency
Implement automation software to expedite testing
Train staff in new optimized testing procedures
Reduce the testing errors by 25% through improved automation and techniques
5. OKRs to improve testing efficiency through AI integration
Improve testing efficiency through AI integration
Reduce software bugs by 25% with AI algorithms
Train AI algorithms to identify and fix recurring software bugs
Invest in AI-based debugging tools for code review and error detection
Integrate AI algorithms into the software development and testing process
Decrease manual testing hours by 30%
Implement automated testing protocols for recurrent tests
Train staff in automation tools usage
Prioritize test cases for automation
Implement AI testing tools in 60% of ongoing projects
Procure and install AI testing tools in identified projects
Train project teams on using AI testing tools
Identify projects suitable for AI testing tool integration
Testers 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
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.
![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
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.
![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 Testers OKRs in a strategy map
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full 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 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 Testers 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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