7 customisable OKR examples for Scrum Master
What are Scrum Master 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 Scrum Master 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 Scrum Master 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
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Our customisable Scrum Master OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Scrum Master 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 skills and competencies as a Scrum Master and Agile coach
Enhance skills and competencies as a Scrum Master and Agile coach
Coach and uplift two junior team members to Scrum Master level
Provide constructive feedback regularly on their Scrum project performance
Offer regular, hands-on Scrum training sessions for junior team members
Assign realistic Scrum leadership roles to build confidence
Lead a scrum team to deliver two successful sprint projects
Outline expectations and define success for both sprint projects
Provide feedback and celebrate team successes regularly
Monitor progress and troubleshoot roadblocks daily
Complete an advanced certification course in Agile methodologies
Enroll in chosen course and purchase necessary materials
Study and complete certification exam
Identify appropriate advanced Agile certification course
2. OKRs to enhance my SCRUM proficiency
Enhance my SCRUM proficiency
Implement effective SCRUM methodologies in three team projects to improve productivity
Train the teams on SCRUM methodologies and principles
Monitor and adjust SCRUM implementation regularly
Incorporate SCRUM into the project management framework
Deliver two presentations on newly acquired SCRUM knowledge to the team
Schedule two team meetings for presentations
Prepare outline summarizing key points of SCRUM knowledge
Create engaging and informative presentations
Complete two advanced SCRUM certification courses by the end of the quarter
Research and select two advanced SCRUM certification courses
Complete and pass all coursework
Enroll in selected courses
3. OKRs to enhance skills and knowledge as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
Enhance skills and knowledge as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
Complete two additional certification courses relevant to Scrum Mastering and Agile Coaching
Enroll in two selected certification courses
Complete both certification courses successfully
Identify potential Scrum Master or Agile Coaching certification courses
Conduct five effective coaching sessions, receiving positive feedback from at least 80% participants
Encourage participants to provide feedback post-session
Establish personalized objectives for each coaching session
Monitor, track participant's progress, and adjust methods
Develop and implement one new successful strategy for team productivity enhancement
Conduct a team meeting to brainstorm new productivity strategies
Implement and monitor the new strategy
Develop a detailed plan for the chosen strategy
4. OKRs to drive Agile and Scrum adoption across teams
Drive Agile and Scrum adoption across teams
Implement Agile and Scrum in 5 teams with an 80% adherence rate
Assign a Scrum Master for each team
Provide Agile and Scrum training to all team members
Monitor progress and enforce 80% adherence rate
Achieve 95% satisfaction rate for Agile and Scrum training sessions
Update and improve training curriculum based on feedback
Implement post-training evaluations to gather participant feedback
Provide extra support for participants struggling with the material
Train 10 teams on Agile methodologies and Scrum framework
Schedule follow-ups to assess understanding
Identify the experienced trainers in Agile and Scrum methods
Allocate distinct training sessions for each team
5. OKRs to boost scrum teams' self-management and goal achievement capabilities
Boost scrum teams' self-management and goal achievement capabilities
Implement self-management training for all scrum team members
Schedule training sessions for all scrum team members
Monitor and evaluate team members' progress post-training
Identify suitable self-management training programs or resources
Ensure 100% of product goals are met by each team
Implement corrective strategies if targets are missed
Conduct weekly progress review meetings
Define clear, measurable objectives for every team
Increase sprint completion rate by 25%
Prioritize tasks and distribute them evenly among team members
Increase frequency of progress monitoring and feedback
Implement additional sprint planning sessions
6. OKRs to drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
Drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
Increase employee engagement by 15% through the use of feedback loops and open communication channels
Increase team agility by implementing Scrum methodology and conducting regular retrospectives
Train team members on Scrum principles and methodology through workshops and coaching sessions
Adapt sprint planning sessions to prioritize tasks and assign them according to team members' strengths
Implement Scrum artifacts like backlog, user stories, and Sprint boards to enhance team agility
Conduct weekly retrospectives to reflect on previous sprints and identify areas of improvement
Implement an employee recognition program to encourage and reward continuous improvement efforts
Achieve a 20% decrease in time-to-market for new product releases through streamlined processes
7. OKRs to enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
Enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
Implement at least 2 complex features using Agile and Scrum approaches
Identify and outline features for Agile implementation
Develop feature roadmap using Scrum methodology
Execute, review and refine implemented features
Increase Agile and Scrum certification holders in the team by 30%
Allocate resources for professional development and training
Implement incentives for certification completion
Identify team members interested in obtaining Agile/Scrum certification
Reduce project turnaround time by 15% with Agile and Scrum methodologies
Implement Scrum methods to improve task delegation and team collaboration
Train team members in Agile-Scrum methodologies for effectiveness
Utilize Agile values for continuous adjustment and quick responses
Scrum Master 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 Scrum Master OKRs in a strategy map
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
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 Scrum Master OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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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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