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5 OKR examples for Tech Leadership

What are Tech Leadership 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.

OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.

To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Tech Leadership. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.

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

Building your own Tech Leadership OKRs with AI

How to create great OKRs for any scenario in seconds

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.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
  • 3. Use natural language to describe your goals

Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.

How to improve existing OKRs with AI feedback

If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.

  • 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
  • 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
  • 3. Click on "Generate analysis"

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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.

You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.

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 Tech Leadership OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Tech Leadership. 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 enhance capabilities of tech leadership

  • ObjectiveEnhance capabilities of tech leadership
  • KRIncrease retention rate of tech leaders by 20%
  • TaskImplement competitive salary packages and attractive benefits for tech leaders
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive professional development and training programs
  • TaskFoster an inclusive, engaging, and innovative work culture
  • KRAchieve 100% participation in coaching sessions across all tech leadership teams
  • TaskFollow up regularly ensuring attendance and addressing concerns
  • TaskSchedule regular, convenient times for all tech leadership teams
  • TaskCommunicate importance and objectives of coaching sessions to tech leaders
  • KRIntroduce three advanced training programs for leadership in new technologies
  • TaskIdentify necessary skills for leadership in new technologies
  • TaskImplement and promote these training programs
  • TaskDesign advanced training programs focusing on these skills
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2OKRs to drive company transformation through HR technology and leadership model redesign

  • ObjectiveDrive company transformation through HR technology and leadership model redesign
  • KRTrain 95% of staff on the new HR tech systems by end of quarter
  • TaskSchedule HR tech systems training sessions for all staff members
  • TaskProvide additional training for those who missed initial sessions
  • TaskMonitor and record participation in training sessions
  • KRDeploy new HR technology systems to 100% of departments
  • TaskSelect and procure new HR technology systems
  • TaskImplement and test new systems across all departments
  • TaskIdentify current HR technology systems in all departments
  • KRDesign and implement a new leadership model in at least 3 departments
  • TaskIdentify key qualities for the new leadership model
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate implemented changes
  • TaskTrain department heads in this model

3OKRs to enhance tech lead abilities by utilizing online learning and practical application

  • ObjectiveEnhance tech lead abilities by utilizing online learning and practical application
  • KRImplement learned techniques in five real-life projects, increasing efficiency by 20%
  • TaskIdentify five real-life projects that need improvement
  • TaskMonitor and measure efficiency increase by 20%
  • TaskApply learned techniques to these chosen projects
  • KRComplete six pieces of an online leadership in tech course
  • TaskDiligently study the course material
  • TaskRegister for the online leadership in tech course
  • TaskFinish all six components of the course
  • KRObtain a 90% or higher score in all applied tech leadership quizzes and exams
  • TaskSchedule daily study hours dedicated to applied tech leadership
  • TaskJoin study groups for comprehensive review discussions
  • TaskRegularly practice with past quizzes and exams

4OKRs to become a proficient Front End technical lead

  • ObjectiveBecome a proficient Front End technical lead
  • KRMentor 2 junior Front End developers in a project
  • TaskConduct biweekly skill-enhancing workshops on front end techniques
  • TaskAssign specific project tasks to assess and monitor progress
  • TaskSchedule weekly code reviews for individual feedback and guidance
  • KRDevelop and launch 5 interactive websites using Front End technologies
  • TaskTest, adjust, and launch each interactive website
  • TaskCreate detailed design and functionality plan for 5 interactive websites
  • TaskDevelop front-end code using desired technologies
  • KRComplete 3 advanced Front End development online courses
  • TaskResearch and select 3 advanced Front End development online courses
  • TaskEnroll in the selected online courses
  • TaskRegularly attend classes and complete assignments on time

5OKRs to attain the position of Technical Program Management Director

  • ObjectiveAttain the position of Technical Program Management Director
  • KRIncrease team's KPI achievement by 15%
  • TaskBoost employee motivation through incentives
  • TaskImplement regular team goal-setting and tracking sessions
  • TaskEnhance training programs to improve skillset
  • KRSuccessfully lead five cross-functional projects, improving completion rate by 20%
  • TaskIdentify and assemble cross-functional project teams
  • TaskImplement and monitor project management strategies
  • TaskEstablish clear project goals and timelines
  • KRComplete advanced leadership course for relevant career development
  • TaskEnroll in a suitable course based on relevance to career
  • TaskResearch available advanced leadership courses online
  • TaskComplete all coursework and assessments on schedule

Tech Leadership 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 Tech Leadership 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

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 Tech Leadership OKR templates

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