5 customisable OKR examples for Beta Testing
What are Beta Testing 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.
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 Beta Testing. 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 Beta Testing 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.
Feel free to explore our tools:
- Use our free OKR generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives, including a GPT-4 powered goal generator
Our customisable Beta Testing OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Beta Testing. 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!
1. OKRs to implement new functionality in our product offering
Implement new functionality in our product offering
Obtain 80% positive feedback from beta testers on new functionality
Develop clear, user-friendly instructions for new functionality
Regularly monitor and analyze beta tester feedback
Implement suggestions for improvements promptly
Finalize development of 2 new features by meeting acceptance criteria
Implement necessary revisions post feedback
Conduct rigorous testing for each new feature
Obtain stakeholder approval for the completed features
Achieve 95% bug-free releases for the new functions
Train team members in systematic debugging techniques
Schedule frequent code review sessions amongst developers
Implement robust testing protocols for newly developed functions
2. OKRs to develop and launch the MVP for a real estate application
Develop and launch the MVP for a real estate application
Successfully execute MVP beta testing with at least 100 potential end-users
Develop a detailed, user-friendly feedback mechanism for beta testers
Monitor feedback and data to revise and improve the MVP accordingly
Identify and onboard at least 100 potential end-users for beta testing
Finalize MVP features and design following user requirements by analyzing market needs
Complete the development of the application's MVP with essential functionalities
Assign development tasks to the team
Outline the MVP's essential features and functionality
Conduct rigorous testing and debugging
3. OKRs to develop a cloud-based SAAS loyalty product
Develop a cloud-based SAAS loyalty product
Complete backend development process meeting 95% of the defined specifications
Develop and test backend according to specifications
Finalize defined specifications for backend development process
Conduct reviews and adjust code to meet 95% specification accuracy
Successfully launch a beta version with less than 3% defects reported
Prioritize and swiftly address reported defects
Develop comprehensive testing procedures for beta version
Provide effective channels for reporting software defects
Finalize system specifications and required features by interviewing 20 potential users
Identify and contact 20 potential system users for interviews
Conduct interviews to finalize system specifications
Finalize required features based on user feedback
4. OKRs to develop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary
Develop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary
Implement and test a user-friendly search and organization system
Develop a prototype of the search and organization system
Run usability tests with a sample of users
Revise system based on user feedback
Get a 90% positive feedback score from 100 beta users for the dictionary usability
Implement real-time customer support to resolve user issues swiftly
Conduct surveys to gain precise user feedback on dictionary usability
Improve dictionary interface based on previous user testing feedback
List out 10,000 words with detailed definitions and usage by end of the quarter
Write detailed definitions and usage for each word
Research and collect 10,000 words from reliable resources
Proofread, edit, and finalise the word list
5. OKRs to successfully launch the e-commerce web app
Successfully launch the e-commerce web app
Develop fully functional MVP by end of next month
Assign development tasks to team members
Outline features and requirements for MVP
Implement, test, and finalize MVP
Beta test the app with 500 users, achieving 90% satisfaction rate
Identify 500 potential users for beta testing
Execute the beta test with the selected users
Analyze feedback to achieve 90% satisfaction rate
Increase user conversion rate to 50% post-launch
Implement targeted remarketing campaigns to engage potential users
Conduct usability tests to identify potential conversion barriers
Optimize website performance for a seamless user experience
Beta Testing 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
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.
![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
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.
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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 Beta Testing OKRs in a strategy map
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.
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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 Beta Testing OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to enhance project planning and team coordination
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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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