15 customisable OKR examples for Migration
What are Migration 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Migration to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Building your own Migration 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 Migration OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Migration Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to ensure smooth migration of on-prem applications to cloud setup
Ensure smooth migration of on-prem applications to cloud setup
Ensure zero critical post-migration issues in the final month of the quarter
Implement a rigorous software testing process post-migration
Conduct daily briefs to discuss potential issues
Schedule weekly system performance evaluations
Finalize a comprehensive migration plan with defined roles and responsibilities by week 2
Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to team members
Create a comprehensive migration plan
Review and finalize the migration plan by week 2
Achieve successful migration of 70% of identified applications by week 8
Identify critical applications for migration prioritization by week 2
Achieve 70% migration of applications by the end of week 8
Initiate migration process of identified applications by week 4
2. OKRs to successful Exchange and Migration of Server Systems
Successful Exchange and Migration of Server Systems
Conduct a thorough inventory and categorize all existing servers by end of Week 1
Complete inventory by end of Week 1
Compile a comprehensive list of all existing servers
Categorize servers based on their function
Migrate 50% of identified servers without causing any system downtime by Week 6
Execute migration plan during off-peak hours to avoid downtime
Identify non-essential servers for initial migration to minimize potential impact
Develop and test migration strategy for selected servers
Complete the migration and ensure all systems are fully functional and optimized by Week 12
Conduct thorough testing on all systems
Optimize system functionality by Week 12
Finish the migration process by Week 12
3. OKRs to execute seamless Data Migration aligned with project plan
Execute seamless Data Migration aligned with project plan
Train 85% of the team on new systems and data use by end of period
Monitor and document each member's training progress
Identify team members not yet trained on new systems
Schedule training sessions for identified team members
Identify and document all data sources to migrate by end of Week 2
Create a list of all existing data sources
Document details of selected data sources
Assess and determine sources for migration
Test and validate data integrity post-migration with 100% accuracy
Develop a detailed data testing and validation plan
Execute data integrity checks after migration
Fix all detected data inconsistencies
4. OKRs to successfully migrate and train Sales Team on the new CRM
Successfully migrate and train Sales Team on the new CRM
Complete data migration from current CRM to new CRM without loss by 100%
Validate post-migration data for completeness and accuracy
Backup existing CRM data before initiating the migration process
Execute careful, monitored migration to the new CRM system
Conduct comprehensive training for 100% of the Sales Team on the new CRM
Monitor the sales team's progress and application of CRM training
Schedule mandatory training sessions for all sales team members
Develop a detailed CRM training curriculum for the sales team
Achieve 90% proficiency among Sales Team members on new CRM usage within the quarter
Provide ongoing feedback and support to improve CRM proficiency
Perform regular skills assessments to identify knowledge gaps
Implement comprehensive CRM training for all sales team members
5. OKRs to successfully migrate to GitLab
Successfully migrate to GitLab
Complete migration plan and timeline, including a step-by-step guide for all teams
Develop a detailed timeline with specific milestones and accountable team members
Create a comprehensive step-by-step guide outlining the migration process for all involved teams
Conduct a thorough analysis and assessment of all existing systems and data
Collaborate with relevant teams to identify potential roadblocks and ensure seamless transition
Migrate 100% of the code repositories and branches from the current system to GitLab
Ensure all team members are trained and proficient in using GitLab for version control
Assign mentors to assist team members in mastering GitLab version control
Regularly assess and evaluate team members' proficiency in GitLab usage
Conduct comprehensive GitLab training for all team members
Provide ongoing support and resources to enhance proficiency in GitLab
Achieve 100% uptime and stability on GitLab platform throughout the migration process
Collaborate with the migration team to establish effective communication channels and address concerns promptly
Conduct thorough testing of the GitLab platform for any potential issues or vulnerabilities
Perform regular backups and monitor system logs to proactively identify and address any disruptions
Implement redundant systems and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous availability
6. OKRs to successfully migrate virtual machines from Linux 7 to Linux 8
Successfully migrate virtual machines from Linux 7 to Linux 8
Complete 100% migration with zero post-migration issues within 60 days
Allocate resources for pre and post-migration testing
Ensure end-user training for new system adaptations
Develop a comprehensive migration plan with clear deadlines
Identify and document all potential compatibility issues by end of week 2
Review all systems and software for potential compatibility issues
Finalize and submit issue documentation by end of week 2
Document identified compatibility problems with detailed descriptions
Successfully move and test 50% of all virtual machines inside 30 days
Conduct thorough testing on moved virtual machines
Identify and catalog all virtual machines for relocation
Execute the migration process for 50% of cataloged systems
7. OKRs to develop and implement an efficient cloud strategy
Develop and implement an efficient cloud strategy
Identify and analyze potential cloud service providers by the end of month 2
Research potential cloud service providers
Prepare a comparative analytical report of all providers
Evaluate providers based on features, cost-effectiveness and reliability
Define key requirements and desired outcomes of the cloud strategy by month 1
Outline desired outcomes from implementing the cloud solution
Identify critical objectives for adopting the cloud strategy
Determine primary requirements for the cloud strategy
Design, test, and execute cloud migration strategy achieving 90% transition by quarter end
Develop comprehensive cloud migration plan, including cost and risk analysis
Execute the cloud migration, closely monitoring process and resolving issues promptly
Conduct exhaustive testing on pre-migration process and continuity plans
8. OKRs to ensure successful application and data migration with improved system stability and availability
Ensure successful application and data migration with improved system stability and availability
Decrease system downtime by 50% compared to previous migrations
Develop improved system recovery strategies
Upgrade to more reliable, updated hardware
Implement regular preventive maintenance schedules
Transfer 100% of data accurately and on time
Identify and organize relevant data for transfer
Set up reliable, efficient transfer processes
Monitor transfer to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Achieve 99.9% uptime for migrated applications
Optimize load balancing and fault tolerance mechanisms
Regularly conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
Implement robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms for applications
9. OKRs to improve efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process
Improve efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process
Enhance cross-functional collaboration by conducting regular knowledge sharing sessions with relevant teams
Develop agendas focusing on cross-functional topics
Schedule weekly knowledge sharing meetings with all necessary teams
Assign team leaders to facilitate each session
Increase data migration accuracy rate to 95% through rigorous data validation and testing
Implement regular data validation procedures
Enhance data migration testing techniques
Regularly assess and adjust accuracy rates
Reduce data migration time by 20% through the implementation of automation tools and streamlined processes
Review current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Research suitable automation tools for the data migration process
Implement automation and revise protocols to streamline workflows
10. OKRs to successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
Successful migration of services from OnPremise to cloud
Identify and categorize all OnPremise services for migration by end of Week 3
Compile a list of all OnPremise services currently in use
Categorize each service based on priority for migration
Create a detailed migration schedule by end of Week 3
Conduct post-migration validation to ensure 100% functionality for all migrated services
Verify functionality of every migrated service
Resolve any identified post-migration issues
Conduct post-migration system checks
Achieve 70% service migration while ensuring zero disruption in client services
Identify and prioritize critical services for migration
Develop and execute a detailed migration plan
Continuously monitor and troubleshoot during migration
11. OKRs to successfully migrate legacy DWH postgres db into the data lake using Kafka
Successfully migrate legacy DWH postgres db into the data lake using Kafka
Achieve 80% completion of data migration while ensuring data validation
Monitor progress regularly to achieve 80% completion promptly
Establish a detailed plan for the data migration process
Implement a robust data validation system to ensure accuracy
Conduct performance testing and optimization ensuring no major post-migration issues
Develop a comprehensive performance testing plan post-migration
Execute tests to validate performance metrics
Analyze test results to optimize system performance
Develop a detailed migration plan with respective teams by the third week
Outline detailed migration steps with identified teams
Identify relevant teams for migration plan development
Finalize and share migration plan by third week
12. OKRs to attain high-quality, timely data migration during Sprint delivery
Attain high-quality, timely data migration during Sprint delivery
Define data quality metrics and meet 95% accuracy for all migrated data
Develop a plan to ensure data migration accuracy
Execute regular audits to maintain 95% data accuracy
Identify key metrics for defining data quality
Implement reviews post each Sprint, achieving a 90% satisfaction score from stakeholders
Monitor and analyze satisfaction scores for improvement
Institute a stakeholder satisfaction rating system
Plan and schedule post-sprint review meetings
On-time completion of all migration tasks in 100% of Sprints
Prioritize migration tasks according to their criticality
Allocate sufficient resources for task completion in each Sprint
Monitor task progress closely to ensure on-time completion
13. OKRs to successfully transition from monolith to microservices architecture
Successfully transition from monolith to microservices architecture
Implement the new architecture in a test environment and ensure 98% uptime
Record and resolve any occurring downtime issues
Monitor and maintain a 98% uptime
Set up new architecture in a test environment
Develop and document a detailed migration plan by week 4
Begin drafting migration plan documentations
Determine the timeline and needed resources
Identify applications, services and data for migration
Successfully migrate 75% of application modules to microservices architecture
Prioritize modules based on dependencies and business needs for migration
Begin progressive implementation of migration, monitoring progress continuously
Develop a comprehensive microservices migration strategy and blueprint
14. OKRs to increase customer migration from on-premises product to cloud product
Increase customer migration from on-premises product to cloud product
Reduce on-premises product support requests by 15% due to migration success
Provide comprehensive training on new system usage to all staff
Create detailed user guides and FAQs about the migrated product
Track and address recurring issues proactively
Secure positive customer feedback on the benefits and ease of transitioning
Offer incentives for leaving positive, detailed feedback
Implement staff training to ensure smooth customer transitions
Conduct a post-transition survey to gather customer opinions
Achieve 20% increase in cloud product subscriptions compared to on-premises
Offer special discounts for cloud over on-premises subscriptions
Increase customer awareness of cloud advantages through online webinars
Implement an aggressive marketing campaign for cloud products
15. OKRs to successfully migrate on-prem applications to cloud setup
Successfully migrate on-prem applications to cloud setup
Perform successful trial migration for at least 2 applications without compromising functionality
Identify two applications suitable for migration testing
Perform incremental migration while ensuring functionality
Verify the successful migration and performance
Identify and prioritize 70% of on-prem applications for migration by comparing impact and feasibility
Evaluate each application's migration impact and feasibility
List existing on-prem applications for review
Prioritize 70% of applications based on evaluation results
Achieve full migration with zero downtime for the prioritized list of applications
Test and implement the migration plan effectively
Ensure proper setup for seamless transition without downtime
Create a detailed migration plan for priority applications
Migration 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 Migration 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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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 Migration OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs to externalize authorization models from monolith
OKRs to complete the Financial Statement promptly
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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