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What are Incident Manager 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Incident Manager 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.
The best tools for writing perfect Incident Manager OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards

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.
Incident Manager OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Incident Manager. 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 enhance incident identification and reporting for better operational transparency
ObjectiveEnhance incident identification and reporting for better operational transparency
KRDeliver bi-weekly operational transparency reports to stakeholders, reflecting a decrease in incidents by 20%
KRImplement a comprehensive incident identification system that reduces unidentified incidents by 25%
Train staff on utilizing and updating the new system
Develop protocol for swift incident identification and response
Track and analyze system effectiveness regularly
KRDevelop a user-friendly reporting process leading to a 30% increase in incident reports
Design an intuitive, straightforward incident reporting form
Develop a responsive helpdesk for immediate assistance
Conduct training on reporting procedures and new system
OKRs to streamline incident response process to reduce time by 15%
ObjectiveStreamline incident response process to reduce time by 15%
KRDecrease resolution time by 10% through systematic problem-solving methods
Establish a dedicated troubleshooting team
Implement training on efficient problem-solving strategies
Introduce problem-tracking and management software
KRImplement a new incident management system improving efficiency by 10%
Evaluate current incident management process and identify inefficiencies
Research and select a new incident management system
Train staff on new system's usage and procedures
KRTrain team on quick, effective incident identification within 5% fewer hours
Schedule short, focused training sessions for the team
Implement practice drills for faster comprehension
Develop a streamlined incident identification training curriculum
OKRs to improve efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
ObjectiveImprove efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
KRDecrease average incident resolution time by 20%
Provide staff with regular, situational training exercises
Implement incident management software to streamline responses
Develop a more efficient, standardized incident response protocol
KRIncrease user satisfaction score related to incidents by 15%
Conduct regular user satisfaction training for staff
Develop daily user experience assessment surveys
Streamline incident reporting and resolution process
KRImplement training for 100% of staff to improve incident response
OKRs to improve incident management priority classification
ObjectiveImprove incident management priority classification
KRDecrease misclassification incidents by 20% through revised protocols
Implement staff training on new protocols
Review current data sorting protocols for inaccuracies
Develop tighter, more precise classification rules
KRImplement training for all staff to improve classification by 30%
Measure improvement in classification post-training
Organize tailored training sessions for all staff members
Identify training needs related to classification skills
KRAchieve 90% accuracy in incident priority classification by end of the period
Monitor and adjust classification practices monthly
Train staff on incident priority classification rules
Develop a comprehensive incident priority classification guide
OKRs to enhance incident escalation and assessment processes
ObjectiveEnhance incident escalation and assessment processes
KRImplement an improved assessment procedure utilized in 100% of incidents
Develop a comprehensive incident evaluation method
Train staff on implementing the new assessment procedure
Enforce procedure usage in all incident reports
KRReduce incident response time by 25%
Regularly review and refine response processes
Implement an efficient incident management system
Train staff on speedy incident identification and resolution
KRIncrease the escalation success rate to 90%
Monitor and analyze current escalation outcomes
Implement staff training on successful escalation protocols
Improve communication channels for faster escalations
OKRs to enhance incident management and outage call bridge creation processes
ObjectiveEnhance incident management and outage call bridge creation processes
KRLaunch and manage 100% of outage call bridges within 15 minutes of detection
Develop a reliable system for immediate detection of outages
Monitor call bridges for rapid and efficient handling
Train staff in launching call bridges promptly
KRReduce average major incident resolution time by 15%
Implement advanced ticketing system for quicker incident identification
Enhance staff training on major incident resolution
Streamline communication processes during incidents
KRImprove team response rate to major incidents by 20%
Monitor and optimize response protocols regularly
Conduct regular emergency response training sessions
Implement swift communication via dedicated incident response platform
OKRs to improve quality of incident resolution by the resolver team
ObjectiveImprove quality of incident resolution by the resolver team
KRReduce incident recurrence rate by 20% through enhanced problem management
Implement thorough incident tracking and analysis procedures
Enhance proactive incident prevention measures
Develop and provide advanced problem-solving training
KRDecrease average resolution time per incident by 25% by refining processes
Establish strict guidelines for incident resolution
Train staff in efficient problem-solving techniques
Implement a proficient incident management system
KRIncrease first-time resolution rate by 15% by enabling advanced troubleshooting training
Develop comprehensive advanced troubleshooting training program
Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness regularly
Implement mandatory training for all technicians
OKRs to enhance incident resolution quality by minimizing issue recurrence
ObjectiveEnhance incident resolution quality by minimizing issue recurrence
KRDecrease average incident resolution time by 15%
Streamline communication processes between teams
Implement incident management training for all team members
Optimize workflows via automation tools
KRIncrease resolver team's satisfaction score by 20%
Provide regular training sessions to enhance skills
Implement a rewarding system for well-performing team members
Improve communication channels for better collaboration
KRReduce incident reoccurrence rate by 30%
Enhance existing incident response procedures
Implement rigorous post-incident reviews to identify causes
Increase staff training in incident prevention strategies
OKRs to enhance SOC SIEM monitoring tools for efficient detection and response
ObjectiveEnhance SOC SIEM monitoring tools for efficient detection and response
KRDecrease response time by 30% by integrating automation into incident response workflows
Identify routine tasks in incident response workflows
Test and refine the automated systems
Implement automation solutions for identified tasks
KRConduct two test scenarios per month to ensure an upgrade in overall system efficiency
Execute two test scenarios regularly
Analyze and document test results for improvements
Identify potential scenarios for system testing
KRIncrease detection accuracy by 20% employing machine learning algorithms to SOC SIEM tools
Test and fine-tune ML algorithms to increase accuracy
Integrate these models with existing SOC SIEM tools
Develop advanced machine learning models for better anomaly detection
OKRs to improve service recovery time in 2024
ObjectiveImprove service recovery time in 2024
KRReduce mean time to recovery (MTTR) by 25% in the next product update
Integrate higher-quality failure-detection mechanisms
Implement automated incident response procedures
Develop comprehensive recovery guideline documents
KRTrain support team on new recovery protocols to attain 90% resolution efficiency
Schedule training sessions on new recovery protocols for support team
Set up regular assessments to measure resolution efficiency
Develop practical exercises to ensure understanding of new protocols
KRImplement automated diagnostic tools to decrease escalation incidents by 30%
Identify suitable automated diagnostic tools for system optimization
Train staff on proper usage and implementation of these tools
Purchase and install the selected automated diagnostic tools
Incident Manager 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.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly if you want to get all the benefits of the OKRs 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 Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
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