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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 It Infrastructure Efficiency 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.
It Infrastructure Efficiency OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for It Infrastructure Efficiency. 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 the efficiency and stability of the IT infrastructure
ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency and stability of the IT infrastructure
KRImplement two additional failsafe protocols to boost data recovery speed by 15%
Develop and test two additional failsafe protocols- Implement the new protocols to enhance data recovery speed
- Identify potential areas for implementing new failsafe protocols
- KREnsure 95% of helpdesk requests are resolved within 24 hours
- Monitor daily reports to assess resolution timelines
- Implement a high-priority response system for urgent requests
- Train helpdesk staff in efficient problem-solving techniques
- KRReduce system downtime by 20% through proactive maintenance and upgrades
- Implement a routine schedule for proactive system maintenance
- Monitor system performance consistently for early issue detection
- Prioritize timely system upgrades and patches
OKRs to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our IT infrastructure
- ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency and resilience of our IT infrastructure
- KRReduce server response time by 15%
- Optimize server software and remove unnecessary applications
- Implement efficient load balancing strategies
- Upgrade server hardware for increased processing speed
- KRIncrease network uptime to 99.95%
- Implement redundant technology to reduce single points of failure
- Schedule regular maintenance and infrastructure inspections
- Improve incident response and recovery strategies
- KRImplement a disaster recovery plan and test its effectiveness
- Train staff on executing the recovery plan
- Regularly test and revise the plan's effectiveness
- Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan
OKRs to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of IT facility management
- ObjectiveEnhance effectiveness and efficiency of IT facility management
- KRAchieve 10% cost reduction in facility management budget
- Negotiate price reductions or discounts with existing vendors
- Review current expenses to pinpoint areas with potential for reductions
- Implement energy-saving measures to decrease utility bills
- KRReduce outstanding facility-related issues by 35%
- Prioritize issues based on urgency and impact on operations
- Implement effective solutions to address identified high-priority issues
- Conduct a comprehensive review of all existing facility-related issues
- KRImplement a preventive maintenance routine for all IT infrastructure
- Train IT staff on preventive maintenance procedures
- Develop a comprehensive maintenance schedule
- Identify all IT infrastructure requiring regular maintenance
OKRs to improve the reliability and efficiency of IT Infrastructure
- ObjectiveImprove the reliability and efficiency of IT Infrastructure
- KRDecrease system downtime by 30% through proactive maintenance and upgrades
- Develop a regular schedule for proactive maintenance and system check-ups
- Implement latest upgrades and patches in a timely manner
- Monitor system metrics regularly to spot potential failures
- KRImprove incident response time by 20% for high-severity issues
- Simplify processes for faster issue resolution
- Train staff on efficient incident response protocol
- Implement an alert system for high-severity issues
- KRImplement a new automation system reducing manual tasks by 25%
- Train employees on new automation system usage
- Select appropriate automation software or tool
- Identify processes suitable for automation within the company
OKRs to enhance IT infrastructure and optimize helpdesk processes for improved efficiency
- ObjectiveEnhance IT infrastructure and optimize helpdesk processes for improved efficiency
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction rating by 15% by implementing enhanced self-service options
- Monitor customer satisfaction rating to measure the impact of enhanced self-service options
- Conduct customer research to gather feedback and identify desired self-service features
- Implement new self-service features based on customer feedback and identified areas of improvement
- Evaluate current self-service options and identify potential areas of improvement
- KRAchieve at least 90% compliance with IT security protocols through regular audits and training
- Conduct quarterly audits to assess compliance with IT security protocols
- Address any identified non-compliance issues promptly and provide appropriate corrective actions
- Provide continuous monitoring and feedback to ensure adherence to IT security protocols
- Develop and implement regular training programs to educate employees on IT security protocols
- KRReduce average resolution time by 20% through streamlined helpdesk workflows
- Analyze helpdesk data and identify bottlenecks to optimize and streamline workflows for faster resolution
- Conduct regular training sessions for helpdesk staff to improve technical skills and efficiency
- Implement automated ticket routing system to assign tickets to appropriate support agents
- Develop standardized troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles for common issues
- KRImprove system availability by 10% through infrastructure upgrades and proactive maintenance
- Develop and implement a proactive maintenance plan to prevent potential system failures
- Implement necessary infrastructure upgrades based on the assessment findings
- Monitor and analyze system performance regularly to identify any potential issues in advance
- Conduct a thorough infrastructure assessment to identify potential areas for upgrade
OKRs to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our infrastructure
- ObjectiveEnhance the reliability and efficiency of our infrastructure
- KRIncrease server response time by 20% for faster processing
- Optimize application code to reduce processing time
- Upgrade server hardware for improved performance
- Implement effective load balancing techniques
- KRImplement an upgrade to the latest networking technology, improving speed by 25%
- KRAchieve a 15% decrease in system downtime incidents
- Implement a robust incident response plan
- Provide routine maintenance and updates to system software
- Assess system regularly for potential vulnerabilities and areas of improvement
OKRs to streamline data architecture to enhance overall efficiency and decision-making
- ObjectiveStreamline data architecture to enhance overall efficiency and decision-making
- KRImprove data governance framework to ensure data quality and compliance
- Identify and rectify gaps in the current data governance policies
- Implement regular compliance checks and audits for data management
- Develop comprehensive data quality standards and measurement metrics
- KREnhance data infrastructure scalability to support future growth and evolving needs
- Implement scalable data management solutions
- Monitor and adjust scalability strategies regularly
- Evaluate current data infrastructure strengths and limitations
- KRIncrease data integration automation to reduce manual efforts by 30%
- Implement automation software to streamline data integration
- Monitor and assess efficiency improvements post-implementation
- Evaluate existing data integration processes and identify manual efforts
OKRs to enhance the efficiency of internal team communication
- ObjectiveEnhance the efficiency of internal team communication
- KRIncrease usage of team collaboration tools by 30%
- Implement training sessions highlighting tool benefits and functionalities
- Launch a company-wide communication promoting tool usage
- Offer incentives for employees who regularly utilize the tools
- KRImplement weekly team catch-up meetings, achieving 90% attendance
- Track attendance to maintain rate above 90%
- Schedule weekly meetings during common free time
- Send reminders about meetings two days prior
- KRReduce email response time by 50%
- Set dedicated times for checking and responding to emails
- Prioritize emails based on urgency and importance
- Use email templates for common responses
How to write your own It Infrastructure Efficiency 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.
It Infrastructure Efficiency 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 It Infrastructure Efficiency OKRs
Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order 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
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
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 It Infrastructure Efficiency OKR templates
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