8 customisable OKR examples for Platform Developer
What are Platform Developer 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've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Platform Developer 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 Platform Developer 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 Platform Developer OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Platform Developer 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 develop a unified platform for third-party data delivery to mobile apps
Develop a unified platform for third-party data delivery to mobile apps
Enable integration of the platform with 5 different third-party data sources
Identify 5 third-party data sources relevant to the platform
Test and troubleshoot all data integrations
Build API connectors for each data source
Design and prototype the platform's functionality by testing with 3 mobile apps
Develop prototype incorporating these designs
Test prototype with 3 mobile apps
Sketch designs for the platform's functionality
Achieve a user satisfaction rating of above 85% after the platform is launched
Quickly resolve any reported user issues
Conduct regular feedback surveys with users
Implement a user-friendly design for the platform
2. OKRs to enhance platform performance through strategic commercial projects
Enhance platform performance through strategic commercial projects
Increase platform user engagement rate by 25%
Enhance user experience with personalized content
Develop and implement new, interactive features to the platform
Organize regular virtual events for user engagement
Add 3 new significant revenue-driving features
Develop a business case for each proposed feature
Implement, test, and launch the new features
Identify prospective features based on customer feedback and market trends
Achieve a 15% reduction in overall platform churn rate
Develop a comprehensive customer retention strategy
Implement customer satisfaction surveys to identify areas for improvement
Enhance customer service training protocols
3. OKRs to implement CX platform (Service Now)
Implement CX platform (Service Now)
Customize Service Now to meet business needs
Develop configuration plan to address identified business needs
Implement and test changes in Service Now setup
Identify specific business needs lacking in current Service Now configuration
Successfully launch Service Now for all departments
Implement a company-wide communication strategy
Ensure adequate technical support is available post-launch
Arrange comprehensive training sessions for all departmental employees
Train all relevant team members on using Service Now effectively
Identify team members that require Service Now training
Monitor and assess team members' post-training proficiency
Arrange training sessions on using Service Now
4. OKRs to improve E-commerce Platform and User Experience
Improve E-commerce Platform and User Experience
Achieve a stable uptime of at least 99.9% to ensure seamless access for customers
Improve server performance and reliability through regular maintenance and upgrades
Implement robust backup systems and monitor data integrity to prevent potential downtime
Conduct frequent network audits and security checks to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
Establish an efficient incident response plan to promptly address any unforeseen issues or outages
Increase website loading speed by 30% to enhance user experience and reduce bounce rate
Decrease average checkout time by 20% to streamline the purchasing process
Train staff on efficient checkout procedures and customer service skills
Streamline payment process by accepting mobile payments and digital wallets
Optimize store layout and organize merchandise for easy and quick access
Implement self-checkout option to reduce wait time for customers
Improve mobile responsiveness, resulting in a 15% increase in mobile conversions
5. OKRs to implement automation testing across development platform and code
Implement automation testing across development platform and code
Identify and list 100% of testable features within the existing code base
Review entire code base to identify testable features
Create a comprehensive list of these features
Confirm all identified features are indeed testable
Create and document comprehensive automated test scripts for 70% of identified features
Develop comprehensive automated test scripts
Identify key features requiring automated test scripts
Document tested features and script process
Achieve a 95% success rate in detecting and reporting bugs through automation tests
Implement automated testing tools to highlight software errors
Train team members on analyzing automated test results
Regularly update and refine automated test scripts
6. OKRs to develop a comprehensive observability platform that exceeds industry standards
Develop a comprehensive observability platform that exceeds industry standards
Increase data collection efficiency by 30% through optimized instrumentation and monitoring agents
Increase user satisfaction by 20% through an intuitive and user-friendly interface
Streamline navigation by simplifying menus and reducing the number of clicks
Provide clear and concise instructions to guide users through the interface effectively
Revise interface design based on user feedback and usability best practices
Conduct user testing to identify pain points and areas for improvement
Improve system reliability by reducing incidents and downtime by 25%
Enhance employee training on system operations and troubleshooting techniques
Implement proactive monitoring to detect and fix issues before they cause incidents
Conduct regular system maintenance and updates to prevent potential downtime
Establish backup and disaster recovery protocols for quick restoration in case of incidents
Achieve 95% platform uptime to ensure continuous real-time observability for users
7. OKRs to enhance brand presence on various social platforms
Enhance brand presence on various social platforms
Achieve a 20% growth in Instagram followers
Collaborate with influencers for shoutouts or promotions
Develop engaging content relevant to target audience
Consistently engage with followers through comments and DMs
Increase newsletter subscribers by 30%
Promote the newsletter through social media and email campaigns
Offer exclusive content for newsletter subscribers
Implement a user-friendly and attractive subscription form on the website
Boost Podcast listenership by 25%
Improve podcast content based on listener feedback
Promote the podcast on relevant social media platforms
Invite popular guests to increase audience interest
Drive Website traffic up by 15%
Implement search engine optimization strategies to improve page ranking
Increase frequency of engaging, relevant content posts
Launch a targeted social media marketing campaign
8. OKRs to establish a go-to platform for leadership and niche hiring
Establish a go-to platform for leadership and niche hiring
Attract and onboard 1000 unique leadership profiles to the platform
Implement referral incentives for current users
Develop marketing campaigns targeting potential leadership profile candidates
Craft an engaging, user-friendly onboarding process
Secure partnerships with 50 leading companies in relevant industries
Reach out and negotiate partnerships with targeted companies
Develop proposals outlining mutual benefits for potential partners
Research and identify 50 prospective industry leaders for partnerships
Achieve a 20% conversion rate in hiring through the platform
Enhance job description clarity to attract right candidates
Implement comprehensive onboarding to increase acceptance rate
Improve screening processes for more qualified candidate selection
Platform Developer 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.
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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 Platform Developer OKRs in a strategy map
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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 Platform Developer OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to increase leads through Inbound Marketing
OKRs to and with quality
OKRs to improve employee retention
OKRs to boost brand visibility through enhanced focus on major supplies
OKRs to streamline HR processes through automation
OKRs to coordinate comprehensive food safety trainings
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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