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tability.ioWhat are Architecture Team 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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Architecture Team to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Architecture Team OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Architecture Team. 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!
OKRs to define S4 HANA's Transportation Management Solution Architecture
ObjectiveDefine S4 HANA's Transportation Management Solution Architecture
KRIdentify and document all functional requirements for the solution by end of week 6
List all anticipated functional requirements for the solution- Create a detailed document outlining these requirements
- Complete documentation process by end of week 6
- KRComplete architectural design to meet identified requirements by week 8
- Draft initial architectural design based on requirements
- Complete and review final architectural design by week 8
- Finalize identified requirements for architectural design
- KRValidate design through a prototype achieving 95% requirement coverage by week 12
- Create a detailed design prototype based on project requirements
- Adjust design and prototype as needed by week 12
- Conduct prototype testing ensuring 95% requirement coverage
OKRs to develop and implement system architecture for new project
- ObjectiveDevelop and implement system architecture for new project
- KREnsure 95% of system components interface correctly at first integration attempt
- Conduct comprehensive pre-integration testing on system components
- Review and streamline integration procedures
- Verify interface compatibility of every component
- KRFinalize system architecture design with 0% critical faults by end of period
- Ensure all team members maintain design deadline
- Review and enhance system architecture plans regularly
- Perform continuous fault diagnosis and mitigation
- KRSuccessfully train 90% of the team on the new project's system architecture
- Identify key aspects of new system architecture for training
- Develop comprehensive training materials for staff
- Schedule and implement system architecture training sessions
OKRs to enhance project support for leobank.az (neo-bank) as an Enterprise Architect
- ObjectiveEnhance project support for leobank.az (neo-bank) as an Enterprise Architect
- KRFacilitate four informative training sessions for the support team on neo-banking technology
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for support team
- Develop engaging content for four training sessions
- Identify key topics related to neo-banking technology
- KRIncrease system efficiency by diagnosing and resolving 25% more technical issues
- Identify prevalent technical problems impacting system performance
- Prioritize resolution of identified technical issues
- Implement and monitor solution effectiveness
- KRImplement 2 major architectural improvements based on identified performance gaps
- Design two major architectural improvements
- Identify performance gaps in the current architecture
- Implement the architectural improvements
OKRs to design a comprehensive solution architecture for in-house projects
- ObjectiveDesign a comprehensive solution architecture for in-house projects
- KRPresent and gain approval for solution architecture from key stakeholders, including management and IT teams
- Prepare comprehensive presentation detailing solution architecture
- Schedule meeting with stakeholders and IT team
- Present solution architecture, seeking approval
- KRDevelop detailed solution architecture that aligns with business objectives and enables scalability
- Design a detailed solution architecture blueprint
- Ensure alignment between architecture and business goals
- Identify business objectives and scalability requirements
- KRConduct thorough analysis of current systems and requirements to identify gaps and needs
- Review current systems and requirements for accuracy and efficiency
- Identify gaps within existing systems and requirements
- Determine future needs based on identified gaps
OKRs to externalize authorization models from monolith
- ObjectiveExternalize authorization models from monolith
- KRIdentify and list all authorization models by Week 2
- Finalize and submit the list by Week 2
- Research various types of authorization models
- Catalogue each identified authorization model in a list
- KRSuccessfully migrate at least 90% of authorization models to the external component by Week 10
- Map current authorization models to the external component
- Develop a detailed migration plan
- Execute migration and verify success rate
- KRDesign and develop a separate external component for authorization models by Week 6
- Identify necessary features for authorization component
- Design a prototype of the authorization component
- Develop and test the authorization component
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 successfully migrate personal finance API to a standalone microservices module
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate personal finance API to a standalone microservices module
- KRSuccessfully separate finance module from monolith and launch standalone service in pre-production environment
- Deploy service in pre-production environment
- Develop finance module as a standalone service
- Extract finance module from existing monolith architecture
- KREnsure stability and correctness by achieving 100% pass rate on all post-migration tests
- Develop a comprehensive post-migration test plan
- Execute test plan and identify any defects
- Resolve defects to achieve 100% pass rate
- KRDesign and document new microservice architecture by end of month one
- Write comprehensive documentation on design and implementation
- Develop design blueprints for the microservice architecture
- Identify key components needed for new microservice architecture
OKRs to author comprehensive ADRs for Google Cloud Platform at FinTech company
- ObjectiveAuthor comprehensive ADRs for Google Cloud Platform at FinTech company
- KRGet ratification on drafted ADRs from 90% of the architectural committee
- Secure ratification from at least 90% of members
- Distribute drafted ADRs to architectural committee members
- Schedule deliberation meetings to discuss ADRs
- KRDraft and finalize 10 substantive ADRs by measuring quality and completeness
- Write initial drafts incorporating identified points
- Finalize edits and review for quality and completeness
- Identify key points needed in 10 substantive ADRs
- KRImprove ADRs based on feedback with less than 10% revisions needed
- Encourage peer review for immediate corrective actions
- Regularly review and correct ADRs consistently
- Implement feedback into ADR creation process promptly
OKRs to enhance the accounting, financial, and tax processes architecture
- ObjectiveEnhance the accounting, financial, and tax processes architecture
- KRImplement a new accounting system, improving data accuracy by 30%
- Implement regular data accuracy checks
- Train staff on new software operations
- Research and choose an advanced accounting system
- KRDecrease tax-related errors by 20% through updated software integration
- Train staff effectively on new software usage
- Research and identify advanced tax software solutions
- Implement selected software into company systems
- KRIncrease process automation by 25% reducing manual efforts in financial tasks
- Train all finance team members on new automated systems
- Review and adjust automation protocols regularly for efficiency
- Implement advanced accounting software for streamlined financial operations
OKRs to enhance cloud architecture expertise and expand project portfolio
- ObjectiveEnhance cloud architecture expertise and expand project portfolio
- KRObtain advanced certification in cloud architecture
- Schedule and take the cloud architecture certification exam
- Enroll in study courses or training programs for the certification
- Research potential certifications in cloud architecture and their requirements
- KRLead training sessions on cloud architecture best practices for team members
- Schedule regular training sessions for team members
- Identify topics and develop training curriculum on cloud architecture
- Evaluate team members' understanding post-training
- KRSuccessfully implement five cloud solutions for clients
- Monitor and adjust strategies for optimal performance
- Identify suitable cloud solutions for client's specific needs
- Develop custom implementation strategies for each client
How to write your own Architecture Team OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
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.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
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"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
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.
Architecture Team 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
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your 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
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
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 Architecture Team 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.
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 Architecture Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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