2 OKR examples for Test Automation Developer

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 Test Automation Developer. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.

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

Best practices for OKR

Your objectives should be ambitious, but achievable. Your key results should be measurable and time-bound. It can also be helfpul to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Building your own OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

- Use our free OKRs generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives – including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

How to track OKRs

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework.

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

We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.

Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

Test Automation Developer OKRs templates

We've added Test Automation Developer Objectives and Key Results, but also the initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

OKRs to increase test automation percentage to 80%

  • ObjectiveIncrease test automation percentage to 80%
  • Key ResultImplement 60% of test automation by the end of the first month
  • TaskDevelop script for selected automated tests
  • TaskIdentify key tests suitable for automation
  • TaskImplement and validate the automated tests
  • Key ResultFinalize and establish 80% test automation by the end of the objective's period
  • TaskIdentify key functionalities requiring automated testing
  • TaskDevelop and implement desired automated tests
  • TaskReview and troubleshoot test results regularly
  • Key ResultImprove test coverage with automation to 70% by end of the second month
  • TaskDevelop and implement automated testing strategies
  • TaskConsistently review and adjust strategies to reach 70% coverage
  • TaskIdentify crucial areas lacking sufficient test coverage
Turn OKRs into a Strategy Map

OKRs to accelerate process efficiency by achieving 80% test automation

  • ObjectiveAccelerate process efficiency by achieving 80% test automation
  • Key ResultDevelop and implement two new automation tools
  • TaskResearch potential automation tools relevant to business needs
  • TaskTrain team on tool usage and proceed with implementation
  • TaskBuild and beta test two selected automation tools
  • Key ResultIncrease current test automation coverage by 20%
  • TaskDevelop and implement additional automation tests
  • TaskMonitor and evaluate progress regularly
  • TaskIdentify areas where test automation is currently lacking
  • Key ResultReduce manual testing time by 30%
  • TaskTrain staff in efficient, effective testing strategies
  • TaskImplement automated testing tools for repeated tasks
  • TaskPrioritize test cases based on importance

More OKR templates

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OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.