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5 OKR examples for It Team Members

What are It Team Members 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.

Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for It Team Members to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Building your own It Team Members OKRs with AI

How to create great OKRs for any scenario 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.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
  • 3. Use natural language to describe your goals

Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.

How to improve existing OKRs with AI feedback

If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
  • 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.

You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.

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 It Team Members OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for It Team Members. 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!

1OKRs to enhance visibility over cloud and on-prem patchmanagement and configurations

  • ObjectiveEnhance visibility over cloud and on-prem patchmanagement and configurations
  • KRComplete training for IT team on latest best practices regarding configurations and patch management
  • TaskIdentify relevant training programs on configurations and patch management
  • TaskEnroll IT team members in selected training courses
  • TaskMonitor team's progression and verify training completion
  • KRImplement a centralized system to track and report all cloud resource configurations
  • TaskTrain staff to report configurations
  • TaskDeploy the system across all cloud resources
  • TaskIdentify necessary components for the centralized tracking system
  • KREstablish a schedule and process for regular patch updates and audits
  • TaskIdentify software and systems that require regular patching
  • TaskDetermine frequency for updates and audits
  • TaskCreate SOP for patch management process
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2OKRs to establish monthly brown bag/office hours with IT

  • ObjectiveEstablish monthly brown bag/office hours with IT
  • KRGenerate and distribute an agenda for each session, one week in advance
  • TaskFormulate the agenda one week prior
  • TaskCompile topics to be discussed for each session
  • TaskDistribute the agenda to all participants
  • KRAchieve a minimum 80% attendance rate at each session
  • TaskImplement incentives for regular attendees
  • TaskSend out reminder notifications about upcoming sessions
  • TaskDevelop engaging session content to maintain attendance interest
  • KRIdentify and confirm suitable time slots with 100% of IT team members
  • TaskSend confirmation emails for chosen time slots
  • TaskCompile responses and identify common availabilities
  • TaskSend survey to IT team to select preferred time slots

3OKRs to enhance SIEM visibility with robust grey area log monitoring

  • ObjectiveEnhance SIEM visibility with robust grey area log monitoring
  • KRAchieve 25% reduction in grey area incidents due to improved log monitoring
  • TaskIncrease frequency of log reviews
  • TaskTrain staff on identifying grey area incidents
  • TaskImplement an enhanced log monitoring system
  • KRImplement 2 new diverse log monitoring tools for SIEM visibility enhancement
  • TaskPurchase and install the chosen log monitoring tools
  • TaskTrain IT personnel on the new tools operation and maintenance
  • TaskResearch and select 2 diverse log monitoring tools suitable for SIEM
  • KRConduct weekly audits to ensure 100% monitoring of grey area logs by SIEM
  • TaskSchedule weekly audits to check grey area logs
  • TaskAnalyze and report results from each SIEM audit
  • TaskEnsure SIEM tool is constantly tracking all grey logs

4OKRs to implement a new CMS successfully

  • ObjectiveImplement a new CMS successfully
  • KRTrain and upskill DevOps team members to effectively support and maintain the CMS
  • KRDecrease the average time to resolve CMS-related issues by 20%
  • TaskConduct regular audits to identify and address recurring CMS-related issues proactively
  • TaskImplement regular training sessions for CMS support staff to enhance their technical skills
  • TaskStreamline CMS Issue Resolution Process through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
  • TaskImprove communication channels to expedite issue escalation and resolution
  • KRCollaborate with the service partner to ensure smooth integration of the CMS
  • TaskClearly define the roles and responsibilities of each team member involved in the integration process
  • TaskEstablish a communication protocol to ensure efficient information sharing between all parties involved
  • TaskDevelop a structured timeline with key milestones for the CMS integration project
  • TaskSet up regular meetings with the service partner to discuss the CMS integration progress
  • KRSuccessfully deploy and configure the new CMS on the production environment
  • TaskCollaborate with IT team to ensure compatibility of CMS with existing infrastructure
  • TaskConduct thorough testing of the new CMS on a staging environment before deployment
  • TaskDevelop a detailed step-by-step deployment plan for CMS implementation
  • TaskConfigure user permissions and roles in the production environment for effective CMS usage

5OKRs to amplify sales of IT services and staff augmentation

  • ObjectiveAmplify sales of IT services and staff augmentation
  • KRImprove lead conversion rates by 10% through targeted sales initiatives
  • KRUpscale IT staff augmentation sales by 20%
  • TaskInitiate upselling and cross-selling training for sales team
  • TaskDevelop specialized sales pitch and strategies for upscale clients
  • TaskIdentify potential markets for higher-end IT staff augmentation
  • KRAchieve a 15% increase in new contract signings for IT services
  • TaskEnhance sales strategies to attract potential customers
  • TaskDevelop and implement targeted marketing campaigns for IT services
  • TaskImprove service offerings based on customer feedback

It Team Members 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 It Team Members OKRs

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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 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 It Team Members OKR templates

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