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4 OKR examples for Project Risk Management

What are Project Risk Management 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 Project Risk Management 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 Project Risk Management OKRs with AI

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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.

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Using the AI generator, you can:

  • Chat with an AI to draft your goals
  • Ask questions or provide feedback to refine the OKRs
  • Import the suggestion in an editor designed for goal setting
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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 Project Risk Management OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Project Risk Management. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.

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1OKRs to implement effective project risk management strategies

  • ObjectiveImprove project risk management
  • KRReduce overall project risk by 20% through early identification and mitigation
  • KRIncrease team's risk management maturity level by 2 points through training and coaching
  • KRImplement a risk management tracking tool with 100% team adoption and utilization
  • KRReduce project delay and budget overruns by 15% through proactive risk monitoring and response
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2OKRs to enhance technical risk assessment procedures

  • ObjectiveEnhance technical risk assessment procedures
  • KRConduct risk assessments for all major ongoing projects
  • TaskIdentify all major ongoing projects requiring risk assessments
  • TaskAssign a qualified team to conduct risk assessments
  • TaskReview and monitor assessment results regularly
  • KRImplement an integrated risk management solution by the quarter end
  • TaskConfigure the chosen solution to fit company-specific needs
  • TaskResearch and select an appropriate integrated risk management solution
  • TaskTrain staff to use the newly implemented system
  • KRReduce the number of identified high-risk issues by 20%
  • TaskImplement preventive measures for top risk issues
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate implemented preventive measures
  • TaskIdentify root causes of current high-risk issues

3OKRs to mitigate the risk associated with software maintenance

  • ObjectiveMitigate the risk associated with software maintenance
  • KRImplement efficient risk management model for 90% of maintenance projects
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive risk management model for maintenance projects
  • TaskApply the model to current maintenance projects for evaluation
  • TaskTrain project managers in risk management implementation
  • KRAchieve zero unresolved critical issues for all maintained software
  • TaskTrain staff in proactive problem identification and resolution
  • TaskImplement regular system checks for software performance
  • TaskEstablish efficient issue reporting and resolution procedures
  • KRProvide tailored training for all software engineers on identified critical areas
  • TaskSchedule and conduct tailored training sessions for engineers
  • TaskDevelop customized training programs focusing on these critical areas
  • TaskIdentify critical areas needing tailored training for software engineers

4OKRs to eliminate high-risk tech debt over the next year

  • ObjectiveReduce high-risk tech debt to improve system stability
  • KRConduct a thorough analysis to measure the impact of eliminating each high-risk tech debt item
  • KROutline and prioritize initiatives to eliminate each high-risk tech debt item
  • KRComplete the elimination of at least 50% of high-risk tech debt items
  • KRIdentify top 10 high-risk tech debt items

Project Risk Management 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 Project Risk Management OKRs

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

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 Project Risk Management OKR templates

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