Engineering OKR example

Eliminate high-risk tech debt over the next year

A starting point for clearer priorities and measurable progress. Make the targets your own.

Suggested timeframe: Set with your team1 objective · 4 key results
YOUR STARTING POINTEngineering OKRs
OBJECTIVE

Reduce high-risk tech debt to improve system stability

  1. KR 1

    Conduct a thorough analysis to measure the impact of eliminating each high-risk tech debt item

  2. KR 2

    Outline and prioritize initiatives to eliminate each high-risk tech debt item

  3. KR 3

    Complete the elimination of at least 50% of high-risk tech debt items

  4. KR 4

    Identify top 10 high-risk tech debt items

Example targets. Adapt to your baseline before you start.

About this template

Our company's tech debt has been increasing over the years, and with it, the risk of potential issues arising. In order to mitigate this risk, we have set the objective to eliminate high-risk tech debt over the next year. By doing so, we are not only improving the reliability of our systems, but also creating a more manageable and sustainable path for future developments.

Make it work for your team

01

Set your baseline. Check where you are today, then choose targets that stretch your team.

02

Agree on ownership. Give each key result a clear owner and a source of data.

03

Check in every week. Review the numbers, share confidence, and decide what needs attention.

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