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4 OKR examples for Shadow It

What are Shadow It 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.

Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.

We have a collection of OKRs examples for Shadow It to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Building your own Shadow It 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
  • Switch back to a goal-tracking view in 1-click

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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 Shadow It OKRs examples

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

Hope you'll find this helpful!

1OKRs to ensure shadow IT alignment with corporate policy

  • ObjectiveEnsure shadow IT alignment with corporate policy
  • KRAnalyze and document compliance gaps in 70% of identified shadow IT initiatives
  • TaskIdentify 70% of existing shadow IT initiatives
  • TaskEvaluate these initiatives for compliance gaps
  • TaskDocument all identified compliance gaps
  • KRImplement policy-compliant changes in 50% of non-compliant shadow IT projects
  • TaskImplement changes in identified projects
  • TaskDraft policy-compliant changes for identified projects
  • TaskIdentify 50% of non-compliant shadow IT projects
  • KRIdentify all shadow IT initiatives by end of week 2
  • TaskCompile a report of all discoveries
  • TaskAnalyze network traffic for unknown applications
  • TaskSurvey employees about unapproved software or systems they're using
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2OKRs to seamless integration and deployment of Productiv SaaS application

  • ObjectiveSeamless integration and deployment of Productiv SaaS application
  • KRIdentify and reduce shadow IT instances by 25% using the Productiv app
  • TaskAssemble team to identify current shadow IT instances
  • TaskEstablish plan to reduce shadow IT by 25%
  • TaskUtilize Productiv app for IT management analysis
  • KRValidate Productiv SaaS's compatibility with our systems by the end of week 1
  • TaskExecute a small-scale compatibility test using Productiv SaaS
  • TaskIdentify our system's requirements and Productiv SaaS's specifications
  • TaskAnalyze test results and articulate findings
  • KRSuccessfully train 90% of the IT team on managing the Productiv SaaS application
  • TaskIdentify key features in the Productiv SaaS application for training focus
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive training program for IT team members
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate training progress and effectiveness

3OKRs to ensure successful integration and deployment of Productiv SaaS application

  • ObjectiveEnsure successful integration and deployment of Productiv SaaS application
  • KRFully integrate Productiv SaaS with existing IT infrastructure by 100% within the defined timeline
  • TaskIdentify necessary APIs to connect Productiv SaaS to IT infrastructure
  • TaskExecute integration process following API guidelines
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate system performance post-integration
  • KRTrain 90% of relevant staff in operating and maintaining Productiv SaaS effectively
  • TaskIdentify the staff who need to use Productiv SaaS
  • TaskArrange training sessions on Productiv SaaS operation
  • TaskSupervise follow-up activities for effective maintenance training
  • KRIdentify and mitigate 100% of discovered shadow IT instances leveraging Productiv SaaS
  • TaskIdentify all instances of shadow IT using Productiv SaaS
  • TaskAnalyze potential security risks and impact
  • TaskImplement mitigation strategies for flagged risks

4OKRs to deploy Productiv SaaS for optimal application management

  • ObjectiveDeploy Productiv SaaS for optimal application management
  • KRTrain 90% of IT staff efficiently on Productiv SaaS application management tools
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive, effective training program
  • TaskSchedule and conduct training sessions for IT staff
  • TaskIdentify key features of Productiv SaaS for training material
  • KRIdentify and onboard 100% of necessary applications into Productiv SaaS within a quarter
  • TaskImplement gradual onboarding phase for each application
  • TaskCatalog all necessary applications for full Productiv SaaS integration
  • TaskTrain team on Productiv SaaS onboarding process
  • KRReduce shadow IT instances by 50% using Productiv management tools
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate reduction in shadow IT instances
  • TaskImplement Productiv management tools across all IT systems
  • TaskConduct training on Productiv for all IT staff

Shadow It 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

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.

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.

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 Shadow It 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

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.

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 Shadow It OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.