9 OKR examples for Agile Team
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 Team 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 more about the OKR meaning online.
Best practices for OKR
Your objectives should be ambitious, but achievable. Your key results should be measurable and time-bound. It can also be helfpul to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Building your own OKRs with AI
While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.
- Use our free OKRs generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives – including a GPT-4 powered goal generator
How to track OKRs
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.
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKRs-tracking platform to make things easier.
We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.
Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
Agile Team OKRs templates
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results for Agile Team.
OKRs to elevate agile team's performance to top-tier status
- Elevate agile team's performance to top-tier status
- Achieve 90% positive feedback on team's agility and efficiency in handling tasks
- Schedule weekly feedback sessions with the team
- Implement regular training sessions on agility and efficiency techniques
- Regularly review and improve task management processes
- Increase average project completion rate by 20% without compromising on quality
- Streamline project management processes
- Conduct weekly training sessions to enhance skills
- Implement regular performance tracking and analytics
- Implement at least two upskilling training sessions resulting in marked improvement in competencies
- Organize two professional development workshops
- Identify necessary skills gaps within the team
- Evaluate performance post-training for improvement
OKRs to optimize and excel as an innovative agile team
- Optimize and excel as an innovative agile team
- Reduce project turnaround time by 15% through improved team collaboration
- Introduce collaboration tools for effective communication
- Implement regular team meetings focusing on project obstacles
- Provide training to enhance team collaboration
- Obtain 90% positive feedback on project deliverables from stakeholders
- Improve deliverables based on feedback received
- Actively seek stakeholders' wants and needs
- Continually communicate project updates to stakeholders
- Increase team productivity by 25% measured by completed tasks
- Introduce performance incentives for early or on-time task completion
- Implement a daily morning team-meeting for task assignment and completion updates
- Provide training on efficient task management and prioritizing techniques
OKRs to increase mastery in applying the agile process
- Increase mastery in applying the agile process
- Facilitate a peer-review session around agile processes, receiving an average feedback score of 4/5
- Distribute a feedback form to assess the session
- Conduct an engaging and informative agile process review
- Prepare a comprehensive agenda for the peer-review session
- Implement three improvements from learned agile techniques in current projects
- Apply agile principles into daily routines and decision-making process
- Implement a sprints-based timeline for project tasks
- Incorporate regular stand-up meetings into project framework
- Complete two online agile process management courses with a score of 90% or above
- Allocate time daily to learn and review course materials
- Complete all course quizzes and assignments, targeting a 90%+ score
- Research and enroll in two online Agile process management courses
OKRs to enhance Product Development Efficiency through Metrics and Tools
- Enhance Product Development Efficiency through Metrics and Tools
- Develop and implement 3 new performance metrics for evaluating product development progress
- Formulate three new applicable performance metrics
- Identify key areas for improvement in product development process
- Implement metrics into ongoing project evaluation
- Procure and integrate 2 productivity-enhancing tools into the product development process
- Increase product development speed by 20% using efficiency-focused operational methods
- Streamline communication processes for faster decision-making
- Provide efficiency training for product development team
- Implement agile methodology for quicker development cycles
OKRs to enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Implement at least 2 complex features using Agile and Scrum approaches
- Identify and outline features for Agile implementation
- Develop feature roadmap using Scrum methodology
- Execute, review and refine implemented features
- Increase Agile and Scrum certification holders in the team by 30%
- Allocate resources for professional development and training
- Implement incentives for certification completion
- Identify team members interested in obtaining Agile/Scrum certification
- Reduce project turnaround time by 15% with Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Implement Scrum methods to improve task delegation and team collaboration
- Train team members in Agile-Scrum methodologies for effectiveness
- Utilize Agile values for continuous adjustment and quick responses
OKRs to implement Scrum and Agile training for the team
- Implement Scrum and Agile training for the team
- Measure improvement by achieving at least 80% pass rate in post-training assessment
- Implement regular training progress evaluations
- Provide additional assistance to struggling trainees
- Develop a comprehensive post-training assessment
- Achieve 100% team participation and completion of the training
- Implement incentives to boost training completion rates
- Regularly monitor and report team's training progress
- Assign mandatory completion dates for each training session
- Identify and enroll team in a certified Agile and Scrum training course
- Research accredited Agile and Scrum training providers
- Select a suitable training course based on team needs
- Enroll team in chosen Agile and Scrum course
OKRs to improve software development team leadership effectiveness
- Improve software development team leadership effectiveness
- Improve team efficiency by implementing agile practices and metrics to track progress
- Conduct training on Agile practices and ensure all team members understand the principles
- Implement regular stand-up meetings to enhance communication, identify obstacles, and resolve them promptly
- Utilize Agile metrics like velocity and burndown charts to track progress and optimize productivity
- Establish clear goals and prioritize tasks using Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban
- Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team to drive successful project delivery
- Promote cross-functional collaboration by assigning individuals from different departments to work together
- Utilize project management tools and software to streamline communication and document sharing
- Implement regular team meetings to discuss project updates, challenges, and opportunities
- Encourage open and honest communication to foster a collaborative and trusting environment
- Increase team satisfaction and engagement through regular feedback and recognition
- Enhance technical skills by facilitating ongoing training programs and knowledge sharing sessions
OKRs to transform company with lean and agile focus
- Transform company with lean and agile focus
- Increase customer satisfaction by delivering products and services faster through agile development
- Conduct regular customer satisfaction surveys to collect feedback and identify areas for improvement
- Set achievable and aggressive timelines for each project to ensure faster product and service delivery
- Implement agile development process to streamline product and service delivery workflows
- Invest in employee training and development to enhance skills and productivity in agile development
- Increase employee engagement by implementing lean and agile practices for better collaboration
- Establish cross-functional teams to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among employees
- Conduct training sessions on lean and agile practices for all employees
- Implement regular feedback loops and communication channels to foster open dialogues between employees and management
- Recognize and reward employees who actively participate in lean and agile practices
- Reduce operational waste by implementing lean principles and achieving measurable efficiency improvements
- Monitor progress regularly through key performance indicators and adjust strategies as needed
- Conduct a waste assessment to identify areas with potential for improvement
- Streamline processes by eliminating non-value added activities and optimizing workflows
- Develop a lean implementation plan with clear goals, roles, and responsibilities
- Improve team performance by conducting regular agile training and implementing continuous improvement practices
- Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement based on analysis results
- Implement a system for gathering feedback and suggestions from team members
- Analyze team performance data and identify areas for improvement
- Schedule regular agile training sessions for the team
OKRs to drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
- Drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
- Increase employee engagement by 15% through the use of feedback loops and open communication channels
- Increase team agility by implementing Scrum methodology and conducting regular retrospectives
- Train team members on Scrum principles and methodology through workshops and coaching sessions
- Adapt sprint planning sessions to prioritize tasks and assign them according to team members' strengths
- Implement Scrum artifacts like backlog, user stories, and Sprint boards to enhance team agility
- Conduct weekly retrospectives to reflect on previous sprints and identify areas of improvement
- Implement an employee recognition program to encourage and reward continuous improvement efforts
- Achieve a 20% decrease in time-to-market for new product releases through streamlined processes
More OKR templates
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: Complete 2024 OKR cheat sheet
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples