2 OKR examples for Open Source Contributor
What are Open Source Contributor 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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Open Source Contributor 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 Open Source Contributor 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"
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 Open Source Contributor OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Open Source Contributor Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
1. OKRs to enhance proficiency and understanding in Golang fundamentals
- ObjectiveEnhance proficiency and understanding in Golang fundamentals
- KRDevelop and successfully deploy 3 Golang-based projects demonstrating varied use-cases
- Test and deploy these Golang projects successfully
- Develop the Golang-based projects addressing these use-cases
- Identify three distinct, practical use-cases for Golang projects
- KRActively participate in Golang communities and contribute to 3 open-source projects
- Commit to contributing regularly to these projects
- Research and join relevant Golang online communities
- Identify 3 open-source Golang projects of interest
- KRComplete two advanced-level Golang courses on an accredited learning platform
- Choose two advanced-level Golang courses on an accredited platform
- Enroll in the selected courses
- Complete all the coursework and assignments promptly
2. OKRs to master JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
- ObjectiveMaster JavaScript fundamentals and apply them in real-life coding projects
- KRParticipate in at least one coding challenge or competition focused on JavaScript
- KRComplete online JavaScript course with a score of 90% or higher
- Regularly practice writing JavaScript code and complete coding exercises provided in the course
- Enroll in the online JavaScript course and familiarize yourself with the curriculum
- Set aside dedicated study time each day to consistently work through the course materials
- Take the practice quizzes and review any areas of weakness to ensure understanding
- KRDevelop and deploy a functional JavaScript application independently
- Identify user requirements and define the scope of the JavaScript application
- Deploy the JavaScript application on the desired platform and perform final testing
- Write and test the JavaScript code to ensure the application's functionality
- Design and prototype the application's user interface and functionality
- KRContribute to an open-source JavaScript project by submitting at least two pull requests
- Fork the project repository and branch off to make changes for the pull requests
- Submit the pull requests with clear documentation and thorough explanation of the changes
- Find an open-source JavaScript project on platforms like GitHub or GitLab
- Identify two areas for improvement or new features in the chosen project
Open Source Contributor 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
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.
Tip #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.
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 Open Source Contributor 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. 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.
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 Open Source Contributor OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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