5 customisable OKR examples for Network Operations Team
What are Network Operations Team 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.
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 Network Operations Team. 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 Network Operations Team 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.
Our customisable Network Operations Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Network Operations Team 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 enhance SIEM visibility via diversified log monitoring
Enhance SIEM visibility via diversified log monitoring
Increase log correlation effectiveness by 20% to improve threat detection
Train team on efficient threat detection methods- Regularly monitor and adjust correlation rules
- Implement advanced log correlation strategies
- Detect and add logs from 100% of currently unmonitored network devices
- Identify all currently unmonitored network devices
- Implement logging mechanism on each unmonitored device
- Verify logs are correctly setup and functioning
- Incorporate 30% more diverse log sources into the SIEM system
2. OKRs to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our infrastructure
- Enhance the reliability and efficiency of our infrastructure
- Increase server response time by 20% for faster processing
- Optimize application code to reduce processing time
- Upgrade server hardware for improved performance
- Implement effective load balancing techniques
- Implement an upgrade to the latest networking technology, improving speed by 25%
- Achieve a 15% decrease in system downtime incidents
- Implement a robust incident response plan
- Provide routine maintenance and updates to system software
- Assess system regularly for potential vulnerabilities and areas of improvement
3. OKRs to reduce operational cost in the Network Operations Center
- Reduce operational cost in the Network Operations Center
- Reduce unnecessary expenses by 15% through procurement optimization
- Implement a stringent approval process for all procurements
- Conduct regular reviews of procurement practices
- Eliminate redundant suppliers to consolidate spending
- Implement cost-effective automated systems to decrease manual labor costs by 20%
- Implement the chosen systems and monitor the cost-saving
- Research and select cost-effective automation systems
- Identify areas where automation can replace manual labor
- Achieve a 10% reduction in energy usage through efficient resource management
- Implement weekly power shutdowns in non-essential areas
- Install energy-efficient lighting and appliances throughout the facility
- Insulate building envelope to optimize heating/cooling use
4. OKRs to securely integrate Code42 and Abnormal Security with existing operations
- Securely integrate Code42 and Abnormal Security with existing operations
- Develop, test, and validate 3 playbooks for Abnormal Security integration
- Write codes for 3 Abnormal Security integration playbooks
- Validate the effectiveness and efficiency of each playbook
- Test the functionality of all 3 playbooks
- Define and document 3 playbooks for Code42 integration without security breaches
- Ensure secure procedures are incorporated into guides
- Document the integration process explicitly
- Identify necessary features for Code42 integration playbooks
- Measure and ensure 90% of staff are trained on the new playbooks implementation
- Schedule and conduct training sessions with staff members
- Conduct surveys or tests to confirm 90% staff training completion
- Develop extensive training modules for new playbooks implementation
5. OKRs to boost SOC efficiency via AI enhancements and automation implementation
- Boost SOC efficiency via AI enhancements and automation implementation
- Train all SOC personnel on new AI and automation systems to increase proficiency by 50%
- Develop comprehensive training modules on new AI systems
- Implement training sessions and measure proficiency increase
- Identify AI and automation training needs of all SOC personnel
- Develop and integrate at least 2 AI-powered threat detection mechanisms into the SOC
- Identify two suitable AI-powered threat detection systems
- Implement and test integration of AI systems in SOC
- Design integration strategy for the chosen AI systems
- Decrease response time to identified threats by 30% through automated protocols
- Optimize network infrastructure for speedy threat resolution
- Implement AI-based threat detection tools for real-time alerting
- Train staff on new automated threat response protocols
Network Operations Team 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRsTip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparencyTip #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 Network Operations Team OKRs in a strategy map
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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf 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 Network Operations Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to establish a successful inbound marketing strategy
- OKRs to validate AI's fit for automating HR processes
- OKRs to successfully transition all on-demand courses to the new LMS platform
- OKRs to enhance overall strength of core muscles
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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