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What are System Development 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.
How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.
That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for System Development to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect System Development OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards

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.
System Development OKRs examples
We've added many examples of System Development 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!
OKRs to enhance system analysis capabilities and boost personal development
ObjectiveEnhance system analysis capabilities and boost personal development
KRComplete two industry-recognized system analyst certifications
Research and select two industry-recognized system analyst certifications
Complete coursework and pass certification exams
Enroll in required courses or programs for chosen certifications
KRMentor two junior system analysts, improving department efficiency by 15%
Evaluate junior analysts' current performance and identify areas of improvement
Track and measure efficiency improvements regularly
Implement weekly mentoring and training sessions for junior analysts
KRImplement three innovative solutions for existing IT system issues
Research innovative solutions resolving identified problems
Apply the discovered solutions to enhance system operation
Identify three major issues within the current IT system
OKRs to implement an Automated Patching Process
ObjectiveImplement an Automated Patching Process
KRIdentify and document the current patching process by end of week 2
Update and finalize the patch documentation
Identify gaps and areas for improvement
Review the existing patching process documentation
KRDevelop and test the automated patching system by week 6
Design the blueprint for the automated patching system
Conduct thorough testing of the system
Develop the automated patching system
KRDeploy the automation system and resolve 95% of patching issues independently by week 8
Install and configure the automation system
Develop an autocorrect feature for patching issues
Independently resolve 95% patch errors
KREstablish requirements for the automated patching system by week 4
Determine the system's security requirements
Define the system compatibility and integration needs
Identify necessary features for the automated patching system
OKRs to implement system automation for enhanced efficiency
ObjectiveImplement system automation for enhanced efficiency
KRIdentify 100% of the system components requiring automation by thorough efficiency analysis
Document components needing automation
Conduct an initial sweep of system components
Analyze component efficiency for automation potential
KRAutomate at least 50% of identified components contributing to system inefficiencies
Develop automation scripts for identified components
Implement and test automation scripts
Identify components causing inefficiencies in the system
KRSuccessfully design process enhancement blueprints for identified areas within the project scope
Draft initial blueprint for process enhancement
Identify areas within project scope for enhancement
Review and finalize design blueprint
OKRs to enhance system architecture efficiency and reliability
ObjectiveEnhance system architecture efficiency and reliability
KRAchieve 95% positive feedback on new system deployments from end-users
Develop clear, user-friendly guides for system usage
Establish responsive support channels to handle queries
Implement robust user testing prior to each deployment
KRDecrease system downtime by 10% using advanced AI and predictive maintenance
Develop predictive maintenance protocols using AI insights
Regularly update and refine AI algorithms based on performance data
Implement advanced AI tools for system monitoring and problem detection
KRImplement two sustainable, cost-efficient architectural improvements per project
Incorporate two eco-friendly developments into each project plan
Research cost-efficient, sustainable options for architectural improvements
Review designs for sustainability and cost-efficiency
OKRs to implement improved system solution to replace the outdated one
ObjectiveImplement improved system solution to replace the outdated one
KRIdentify and document deficiencies of the current system solution by week 3
Review current system for any operational issues
Write a detailed report of observed deficiencies
Identify and categorize deficiencies found
KRSuccessfully deploy the new system solution and achieve user adoption rate of 75% by week 10
Monitor adoption rate regularly, provide support
Develop and implement efficient user training program
Execute comprehensive testing to ensure system functionality
KRResearch and select a superior system solution, completing a feasibility study by week 6
Execute a detailed feasibility study on selected system
Identify potential system solutions for comparative analysis
Finalize superior system solution selection by week 6
OKRs to enable single account and just-in-time access system implementation
ObjectiveEnable single account and just-in-time access system implementation
KRDevelop and test single account functionality delivering 95% accuracy by quarter-end
Test for functionality with focus on achieving 95% accuracy
Create a detailed plan for single account functionality development
Develop and code the single account functionality
KRReduce account setup and access provision times by 40% through the new system
Monitor and regularly report progress towards target
Implement the new system for quicker account setup
Provide training on efficient access provision
KRAchieve full just-in-time access integration in one application environment
Implement and test new access model in the application environment
Review existing access protocols in the selected application environment
Develop a plan for a just-in-time access implementation
OKRs to improve front-end functionalities of the ship monitoring system
ObjectiveImprove front-end functionalities of the ship monitoring system
KRReduce reported user issues by 50% through enhanced bug fixing
Allocate more resources to the debugging team
Implement a stringent bug tracking system
Conduct regular software maintenance and updates
KRImplement 2 new user-friendly features requested by the product team
Develop and test the new features in a sandbox environment
Launch and communicate new features to customers
Identify specifications and requirements for the new features
KRIncrease system's load speed by 30% through code optimization
Develop and implement code optimization strategies
Test and validate the newly optimized code
Analyze current code for areas causing slow load speed
OKRs to execute effective decoupling of legacy monolith system
ObjectiveExecute effective decoupling of legacy monolith system
KRReduce number of monolithic components by 30% using microservices architecture
Identify monolithic components viable for redesign into microservices
Implement and test newly created microservices
Develop microservices replacing identified monolithic components
KRAchieve 90% functionality in new services, ensuring business continuity without interruptions
Implement regular maintenance and updates schedule
Develop comprehensive testing procedures for new services
Initiate contingency planning for potential disruptions
KRTrain 75% of the software team in modular programming languages for maintenance
Schedule and implement comprehensive training sessions
Evaluate and measure progress after training
Identify team members lacking modular programming skills
OKRs to streamline and enhance the performance management system
ObjectiveStreamline and enhance the performance management system
KRTrain all managers on the new system, achieving 90% implementation accuracy
Schedule training sessions for all managers on the new system
Develop assessment method to gauge implementation accuracy
Provide additional training for those below 90% accuracy
KRDevelop and finalize the revised system structure by engaging 75% of department heads
Outline proposed system changes for department heads review
Incorporate feedback and finalize system structure
Gather feedback from 75% of department heads
KRImprove employee satisfaction rate with the system by at least 20%
Provide continuous user training improvement opportunities
Implement system updates based on survey feedback
Conduct a survey to identify current system dissatisfaction areas
OKRs to enhance application design by solution architect review
ObjectiveEnhance application design by solution architect review
KRConduct in-depth analysis of current application design flaws
Analyze identified flaws and their impacts on user experience
Identify potential areas of improvement in the application design
Develop a plan to address and fix noted design flaws
KRCollaborate with development team to propose and implement design improvements
Draft proposed design improvements for team review
Oversee implementation of agreed-upon design changes
Organize meeting with development team to discuss design enhancements
KRTrack and evaluate impact of design changes on overall system performance
Analyze and document performance variations tied to design changes
Monitor system performance before and after design changes implementation
Run system testing for evaluating design modifications' effectiveness
System Development 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More System Development OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to enhance intra-team communication among managers and staff
OKRs to incorporate AI and ML to innovate our solution suite
OKRs to improve overall HR efficiency and employee satisfaction
OKRs to enhance proficiency in reading CVC and long vowel words
OKRs to elevate my technical execution proficiency
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