15 customisable OKR examples for Technology
What are Technology 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.
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 Technology. 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 Technology 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 Technology OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Technology 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!
1. OKRs to drive company transformation through HR technology and leadership model redesign
Drive company transformation through HR technology and leadership model redesign
Train 95% of staff on the new HR tech systems by end of quarter
Schedule HR tech systems training sessions for all staff members- Provide additional training for those who missed initial sessions
- Monitor and record participation in training sessions
- Deploy new HR technology systems to 100% of departments
- Select and procure new HR technology systems
- Implement and test new systems across all departments
- Identify current HR technology systems in all departments
- Design and implement a new leadership model in at least 3 departments
- Identify key qualities for the new leadership model
- Monitor and evaluate implemented changes
- Train department heads in this model
2. OKRs to amplify brand visibility of our SaaS technology through an Account-Based Marketing strategy
- Amplify brand visibility of our SaaS technology through an Account-Based Marketing strategy
- Achieve 15% increase in website traffic via personalized email marketing campaigns
- Analyze and adjust campaigns based on metrics
- Identify target audience for personalized email marketing
- Develop engaging, personalized email content
- Secure at least 10 qualified leads from top-tier target accounts each month
- Initiate contact and nurture relationships with leads
- Identify and research top-tier target accounts
- Develop personalized outreach strategies for each account
- Garner a 30% increase in social media following through targeted content promotion
- Identify and analyze the audience's content interests
- Develop and implement a tailored content strategy
- Regularly monitor and optimize content performance
3. OKRs to enhance the organization's information technology efficiency and security
- Enhance the organization's information technology efficiency and security
- Increase IT systems uptime to 99.9% across all operations
- Introduce proactive system performance monitoring
- Regularly update and patch all software systems
- Implement robust and diverse backup servers for essential systems
- Implement multi-factor authentication for 90% of users to enhance security
- Guide users through the multi-factor adoption process
- Choose a suitable multi-factor authentication system
- Identify and classify users based on access levels and security requirements
- Decrease system-related user complaints by 30% through proactive IT support improvements
- Enhance technical troubleshooting protocols
- Implement continuous monitoring for system performance
- Develop comprehensive IT support training programs
4. OKRs to capture new tech trends in education and learning
- Capture new tech trends in education and learning
- Publish 5 articles analyzing the impact of these trends in relevant education forums
- Write 5 detailed articles on analyzed trends
- Identify and post articles on relevant education forums
- Research and analyze 5 current trends in education
- Attend two industry related, reputable webinars or conferences monthly
- Research and note down industry-related, reputable webinars or conferences
- Attend and participate in selected events
- Register for chosen webinars or conferences
- Identify and document 15 emerging tech trends in education by end of quarter
- Document each tech trend in detail
- Analyze and shortlist 15 emerging tech trends
- Research current trends in educational technology field
5. OKRs to increase revenue through client acquisition using technology tools
- Increase revenue through client acquisition using technology tools
- Achieve a customer satisfaction score of 90% through improved customer support and service
- Implement a customer feedback system to continuously gather insights and measure satisfaction
- Streamline customer support processes and reduce response time to ensure prompt resolution of issues
- Regularly analyze customer feedback data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement
- Provide comprehensive training to customer support agents to enhance their communication and problem-solving skills
- Increase website traffic by 20% through targeted digital marketing campaigns
- Conduct thorough keyword research to identify high-traffic and relevant search terms
- Utilize targeted online ads and promotions to attract specific demographics and increase conversions
- Optimize website content and meta tags to improve search engine visibility
- Create engaging blog posts and social media content to drive organic traffic
- Improve conversion rate by 15% through UX/UI optimization and A/B testing
- Implement responsive design to improve user experience across mobile and desktop devices
- Redesign landing page layout to emphasize key call-to-action elements
- Conduct A/B tests for different color schemes to determine optimal visual appeal
- Analyze user behavior and identify pain points in the current UX/UI design
- Increase average transaction value by 10% through upselling and cross-selling strategies
- Implement personalized product recommendations based on customer preferences and buying history
- Train sales team on effective upselling and cross-selling techniques
- Increase visibility of high-margin products by promoting them at checkout or online
- Offer bundled packages at a discounted price to encourage larger purchases
6. OKRs to improve system efficiency and dependability
- Improve system efficiency and dependability
- Achieve 95% system uptime across all platforms
- Implement redundant systems to safeguard against total system failure
- Regularly perform and monitor preventive maintenance tasks
- Improve incident response and recovery procedures
- Reduce system downtime by 15%
- Adopt advanced monitoring tools for proactive error detection
- Implement regular maintenance and update schedules for all systems
- Train staff on troubleshooting and efficient problem resolution
- Increase speed of data processing by 20%
- Upgrade to more powerful, faster technology infrastructure
- Implement efficient data processing algorithms
- Train staff on optimized data handling practices
7. OKRs to enhance Product's Cybersecurity
- Enhance Product's Cybersecurity
- Implement two additional layers of authentication for user access to sensitive data
- Reduce the average response time for resolving cybersecurity incidents by 20%
- Implement real-time threat monitoring and detection systems to identify and respond to incidents promptly
- Conduct regular cybersecurity training and awareness programs to improve incident response capabilities
- Enhance collaboration and communication between cybersecurity teams to streamline incident resolution processes
- Develop and implement standardized incident response procedures for efficient and effective resolution
- Conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and address identified issues within two weeks
- Increase cybersecurity training completion rate to 90% for all employees
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to identify and address any barriers to training completion
- Implement a regular reminder system to notify employees about pending training and deadlines
- Develop engaging online cybersecurity training modules with interactive exercises and gamification elements
- Provide incentives and rewards for employees who complete cybersecurity training on time
8. OKRs to improve organization's DevOps practices and monitoring systems
- Improve organization's DevOps practices and monitoring systems
- Implement real-time monitoring for critical systems
- Set up necessary hardware and infrastructure for real-time monitoring
- Research and select a real-time monitoring software solution
- Create a checklist of critical systems to be monitored in real-time
- Train staff on using the real-time monitoring system and troubleshooting potential issues
- Achieve 99% uptime for all production services
- Implement automated monitoring systems to detect and resolve service interruptions promptly
- Create redundancy in server infrastructure to prevent single points of failure
- Establish a robust backup and disaster recovery plan for all production services
- Regularly schedule and perform maintenance tasks to optimize system performance and stability
- Reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR) for incidents by 20%
- Increase adoption of DevOps practices across all teams
- Implement automated CI/CD pipelines for faster software delivery
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing between teams
- Regularly review and optimize existing processes to ensure continuous improvement
- Provide comprehensive DevOps training for all teams
9. OKRs to successfully transition from monolith to microservices architecture
- Successfully transition from monolith to microservices architecture
- Implement the new architecture in a test environment and ensure 98% uptime
- Record and resolve any occurring downtime issues
- Monitor and maintain a 98% uptime
- Set up new architecture in a test environment
- Develop and document a detailed migration plan by week 4
- Begin drafting migration plan documentations
- Determine the timeline and needed resources
- Identify applications, services and data for migration
- Successfully migrate 75% of application modules to microservices architecture
- Prioritize modules based on dependencies and business needs for migration
- Begin progressive implementation of migration, monitoring progress continuously
- Develop a comprehensive microservices migration strategy and blueprint
10. OKRs to minimize customer touchpoints during onboarding
- Minimize customer touchpoints during onboarding
- Decrease customer contact rate by 25% throughout the onboarding process
- Automate common queries using chatbots
- Implement a self-service portal for customers
- Develop a comprehensive FAQ section
- Implement a self-service portal to handle at least 30% of inquiries
- Promote portal usage to customers via various channels
- Train staff to update and maintain the portal's content
- Identify software for creating a user-friendly self-service portal
- Increase first call resolution rate to 60% or higher
- Implement policies for effective call handling
- Regularly review and improve scripts
- Provide comprehensive training for customer service representatives
11. OKRs to accelerate service transformation through innovation and benchmarking
- Accelerate service transformation through innovation and benchmarking
- Achieve a 15% reduction in service processing time via technological enhancements
- Train staff to effectively utilize technology for efficiency
- Implement automation software for routine service tasks
- Upgrade outdated processing systems with faster technology
- Implement three benchmarked best practices in service delivery
- Analyze their best service delivery practices thoroughly
- Incorporate these strategies into our existing service delivery model
- Identify top-performing companies in service delivery for benchmarking
- Increase operational efficiency by 25% through process innovation
- Review and streamline current operational processes
- Implement new technologies to automate routine tasks
- Invest in staff process innovation training
12. OKRs to build a robust and efficient Cloud Center of Excellence
- Build a robust and efficient Cloud Center of Excellence
- Implement standardized best practices for cloud usage across all departments
- Conduct seminars for all departments on implementing these practices
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of these practices regularly
- Develop an extensive guide on standardized cloud usage best practices
- Train 5 employees on advanced cloud technologies to increase internal expertise
- Identify suitable advanced cloud technology training programs
- Schedule training sessions for the five employees
- Monitor and assess post-training performance improvement
- Improve cloud service productivity by 20% by optimizing existing processes
- Develop a strategy for optimizing existing workflows
- Conduct analysis of current cloud service process inefficiencies
- Implement changes and measure resulting productivity boost
13. OKRs to identify and assess AI tools available in the market
- Identify and assess AI tools available in the market
- Evaluate 10 potential AI tools against predefined criteria by the end of Q2
- Research and select 10 AI tools for review
- Assign scores to each tool based on criteria
- Define specific criteria for evaluation
- Compile a detailed report illustrating the pros and cons of each examined tool
- Identify and examine each tool's features
- Compile detailed comparison report
- Analyze pros and cons of each tool
- Conduct 20 market interviews to determine popular AI tools amongst industry experts
- Draft comprehensive, insightful interview questions
- Conduct, record and analyze the interviews
- Identify and target 20 industry experts in AI
14. OKRs to implement seamless integration of new product features
- Implement seamless integration of new product features
- Minimize integration errors to less than 1% of total implementations
- Establish stringent coding and testing standards
- Implement thorough checks before deployment of integrations
- Conduct regular refresher training for the team
- Successfully integrate 10 new features without disrupting existing functionality
- Develop comprehensive integration testing strategy
- Conduct thorough risk assessment for each new feature
- Schedule regular team progress reviews
- Reduce integration time by 15% without compromising quality control measures
- Implement efficient software for quicker integration processes
- Provide adequate training on speedy integration strategies
- Streamline workflows to minimize integration steps
15. OKRs to enhance innovation and synergy within startup house ecosystem
- Enhance innovation and synergy within startup house ecosystem
- Achieve 25% increase in constructive feedback exchanges among members
- Offer training on how to give constructive feedback
- Encourage open communication and active listening
- Implement regular, structured team feedback sessions
- Initiate three cross-departmental projects to enhance collaborative efforts
- Organize a meeting with department leads to discuss plans
- Assign project teams and set clear communication channels
- Identify potential projects requiring cross-departmental collaboration
- Implement two new innovative systems or processes for startups to utilize
- Provide comprehensive training and support for startup utilization
- Research cutting-edge technologies suitable for startup business operations
- Design and develop two innovative systems or processes
Technology 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
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
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.
Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRsTip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparencyTip #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 Technology OKRs in a strategy map
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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf 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 Technology OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to construct an interactive dashboard in Tableau
- OKRs to secure two contracts with value at least $300,000
- OKRs to establish robust strategies to prevent newsroom sellouts
- OKRs to achieve personal and financial stability
- OKRs to improve team efficiency
- OKRs to streamline the entire recruitment process for efficiency
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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