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4 OKR examples for Agile Practices

What are Agile Practices 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 Agile Practices 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.

Building your own Agile Practices OKRs with AI

Using Tability AI to draft complete strategies in seconds

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.

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.

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Using the AI generator, you can:

  • Chat with an AI to draft your goals
  • Ask questions or provide feedback to refine the OKRs
  • Import the suggestion in an editor designed for goal setting
  • Switch back to a goal-tracking view in 1-click

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Using the free OKR generator to get a quick template

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.

Our Agile Practices OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Agile Practices 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!

1OKRs to enhance maturity and adoption of lean/scaled Agile delivery practices

  • ObjectiveEnhance maturity and adoption of lean/scaled Agile delivery practices
  • KRConfirm 85% staff satisfaction with the transition to Agile practices via survey
  • TaskAnalyze the received feedback for satisfaction rate
  • TaskDevelop a clear and concise survey measuring Agile practice satisfaction
  • TaskDistribute the survey to all staff members
  • KRAchieve 25% productivity increase through lean/Agile methodologies implementation
  • TaskIdentify areas for process optimization using lean/Agile methodologies
  • TaskMonitor and adjust strategies for continuous productivity improvement
  • TaskImplement selected lean/Agile practices in those identified areas
  • KRImplement lean/scaled Agile training for 90% of delivery team members
  • TaskTrack team members’ progress post-training
  • TaskSchedule training for 90% of the team members
  • TaskIdentify appropriate Agile training program for delivery team
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2OKRs to enhance Agile practices within the organization's community

  • ObjectiveEnhance Agile practices within the organization's community
  • KRMentor at least 10 team members for efficient Agile implementation
  • TaskArrange individual meetings to understand each team member's Agile knowledge
  • TaskMonitor progress and provide constructive feedback regularly
  • TaskDevelop personalized Agile training programs for each team member
  • KRImprove Agile Project Success Rate by at least 20%
  • TaskEstablish clearer communication channels for instant feedback
  • TaskUse analytics to consistently monitor and reassess project progress
  • TaskImplement regular, comprehensive agile training for all team members
  • KRConduct 3 training workshops on advanced Agile methodologies by end of quarter
  • TaskIdentify relevant topics for advanced Agile methodology workshops
  • TaskSecure qualified speakers or trainers for each event
  • TaskSchedule and promote the three workshops

3OKRs to increase the sprint story points burnt down

  • ObjectiveIncrease the sprint story points burnt down
  • KRAchieve a 15% rise in story points burnt down by end of next sprint
  • TaskImprove team efficiency with better task prioritization
  • TaskImplement additional agile practices for effective management
  • TaskExtend working hours to meet required progression
  • KRDecrease blocker incidents by 30% to increase sprint velocity
  • TaskImplement rigorous pre-testing for bug identification and avoidance
  • TaskIncrease training for necessary skill advancements
  • TaskEnhance communication to promote issue transparency
  • KRImprove team's Agile skill set by training all members in advanced Scrum techniques
  • TaskSecure funding for Scrum technique training
  • TaskIdentify advanced Scrum training providers
  • TaskSchedule the team's training sessions

4OKRs to improve software development team leadership effectiveness

  • ObjectiveImprove software development team leadership effectiveness
  • KRImprove team efficiency by implementing agile practices and metrics to track progress
  • TaskConduct training on Agile practices and ensure all team members understand the principles
  • TaskImplement regular stand-up meetings to enhance communication, identify obstacles, and resolve them promptly
  • TaskUtilize Agile metrics like velocity and burndown charts to track progress and optimize productivity
  • TaskEstablish clear goals and prioritize tasks using Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban
  • KRFoster effective communication and collaboration within the team to drive successful project delivery
  • TaskPromote cross-functional collaboration by assigning individuals from different departments to work together
  • TaskUtilize project management tools and software to streamline communication and document sharing
  • TaskImplement regular team meetings to discuss project updates, challenges, and opportunities
  • TaskEncourage open and honest communication to foster a collaborative and trusting environment
  • KRIncrease team satisfaction and engagement through regular feedback and recognition
  • KREnhance technical skills by facilitating ongoing training programs and knowledge sharing sessions

Agile Practices 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 Agile Practices OKRs

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

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.

A strategy map in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 Agile Practices OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.