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tability.ioWhat are Automation Development Team 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.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Automation Development Team to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Automation Development Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Automation Development Team Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to implement a maintainable POM-based test automation framework
ObjectiveImplement a maintainable POM-based test automation framework
KRDevelop and document at least 70% of the planned features by week 7
Update and maintain feature documentation regularly- Allocate development tasks efficiently among the team
- Outline and prioritize planned features for development
- KRDesign a detailed roadmap for the framework development by week 2
- Identify essential features for the framework development
- Allocate resources and assign roles for tasks
- Establish a timeline for each development phase
- KRConduct three training sessions to enhance team familiarity with the new framework
- Conduct post-training follow-up for feedback
- Develop comprehensive training material on the new framework
- Schedule three team training sessions
OKRs to increase automation coverage of manual test cases to 50%
- ObjectiveIncrease automation coverage of manual test cases to 50%
- KRIdentify and prioritize 100% of manual test cases suitable for automation by week 4
- Catalog all existing manual test cases
- Evaluate each test case's automation potential
- Prioritize automation of high-potential cases
- KRDevelop and implement automation scripts for 25% of identified test cases by week 6
- Implement the developed automation scripts
- Identify test cases suitable for automation
- Develop scripts for 25% of identified tests
- KRAchieve 50% automation coverage by successfully testing and deploying new scripts by week 12
- Develop and implement a detailed automation script plan
- Deploy tested scripts by week 12
- Run comprehensive tests on new automation scripts
OKRs to accelerate process efficiency by achieving 80% test automation
- ObjectiveAccelerate process efficiency by achieving 80% test automation
- KRDevelop and implement two new automation tools
- Research potential automation tools relevant to business needs
- Train team on tool usage and proceed with implementation
- Build and beta test two selected automation tools
- KRIncrease current test automation coverage by 20%
- Develop and implement additional automation tests
- Monitor and evaluate progress regularly
- Identify areas where test automation is currently lacking
- KRReduce manual testing time by 30%
- Train staff in efficient, effective testing strategies
- Implement automated testing tools for repeated tasks
- Prioritize test cases based on importance
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 quality assurance abilities and efficiency within team members
- ObjectiveEnhance quality assurance abilities and efficiency within team members
- KRIncrease the test case automation coverage from 60% to 75% within the quarter
- Identify areas lacking sufficient automation coverage
- Develop new automated tests for identified areas
- Regularly track and optimize test coverage
- KRTrain junior team members on two new testing tools by end of quarter
- Select two new testing tools for training purposes
- Conduct hands-on training on the selected tools
- Schedule training sessions with junior team members
- KRAchieve a reduction of 10% in identified post-release bugs by improving testing methods
- Conduct peer review of test cases before execution
- Implement a comprehensive automated testing framework
- Train team in advanced testing techniques
OKRs to implement automation testing across development platform and code
- ObjectiveImplement automation testing across development platform and code
- KRIdentify and list 100% of testable features within the existing code base
- Review entire code base to identify testable features
- Create a comprehensive list of these features
- Confirm all identified features are indeed testable
- KRCreate and document comprehensive automated test scripts for 70% of identified features
- Develop comprehensive automated test scripts
- Identify key features requiring automated test scripts
- Document tested features and script process
- KRAchieve a 95% success rate in detecting and reporting bugs through automation tests
- Implement automated testing tools to highlight software errors
- Train team members on analyzing automated test results
- Regularly update and refine automated test scripts
OKRs to accelerate and enhance pharmaceutical R&D processes
- ObjectiveAccelerate and enhance pharmaceutical R&D processes
- KRStreamline R&D decision-making process by reducing unnecessary stages by 25%
- Implement the new streamlined process
- Develop a simplified decision-making workflow
- Identify redundant stages in the current R&D process
- KRIncrease the number of successful drug trials by 20%
- Enhance the selection process for trial participants
- Invest in more advanced research equipment and techniques
- Provide additional training for research staff
- KRReduce research inefficiencies by implementing 2 new automation technologies
- Identify 2 promising automation technologies for research processes
- Train research staff on utilizing the new technologies efficiently
- Install and integrate the selected automation technologies
OKRs to improve software quality and testing efficiency
- ObjectiveImprove software quality and testing efficiency
- KRImplement automated regression testing on 95% of codebase
- Create and develop automated regression testing scripts
- Implement and regularly run these automated tests on the identified code
- Identify areas of the codebase that can support automated regression testing
- KRIdentify and resolve 90% of bugs before next development phase
- Review code thoroughly for possible bugs
- Establish robust testing procedures for overlooked bugs
- Prioritize and resolve detected bugs efficiently
- KRReduce manual testing time by 60% with increased automation
- Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation
- Train staff on utilizing automation tools
- Develop and implement automation scripts
OKRs to improve efficiency of QA triaging
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency of QA triaging
- KRIncrease accuracy of QA triaging by achieving a 90% reduction in false-positive tickets
- Utilize automated tools and technologies to assist in the identification and reduction of false-positive tickets
- Provide comprehensive training to QA team members on identifying false-positive tickets
- Implement stricter guidelines for ticket classification based on clearly defined criteria
- Regularly analyze and review triaging processes to identify areas for improvement
- KRIntegrate automated QA triaging system with existing bug tracking tools
- Evaluate and select suitable automated QA triaging system for integration
- Train QA team and relevant stakeholders on using the integrated automated QA triaging system
- Design and implement necessary integrations between the automated QA triaging system and bug tracking tools
- Test and validate the integration to ensure seamless data flow between the systems
- KRReduce manual QA triaging time by 50% through automation
- Research and evaluate available automation tools and frameworks suitable for QA triaging
- Train QA team members on the usage and maintenance of the implemented automation solutions
- Analyze existing manual QA triaging processes to identify potential areas for automation
- Develop and implement automated test scripts for frequently occurring triaging scenarios
- KRImplement a machine learning algorithm to categorize and prioritize QA tickets
- Continually evaluate and fine-tune the algorithm using feedback and updated data
- Collect and analyze historical QA tickets for training data
- Develop a prioritization system based on urgency and impact metrics
- Choose and implement a suitable machine learning algorithm for ticket categorization
OKRs to enhance DevOps operations and efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance DevOps operations and efficiency
- KRReduce code deployment downtime by 30% through improved deployment practices
- Implement continuous integration and deployment systems
- Increase automated testing before deployment
- Simplify deployment procedures
- KRImprove system uptime by 20% by optimizing automation processes
- Monitor changes and adjust strategies accordingly
- Evaluate current system uptime and identify weak points in automation processes
- Develop and implement improvements in automation procedures
- KRAchieve certification in two additional DevOps management tools to broaden technical skills
- Study and pass the certification exams
- Research and choose two DevOps management tools for certification
- Enroll in certification courses for the chosen tools
How to write your own Automation Development 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.
Automation Development 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
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 Automation Development Team OKRs
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. 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 Automation Development Team OKR templates
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