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tability.ioWhat are Migration 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 Migration 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.
Migration OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Migration 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 ensure smooth migration of on-prem applications to cloud setup
ObjectiveEnsure smooth migration of on-prem applications to cloud setup
KREnsure zero critical post-migration issues in the final month of the quarter
Implement a rigorous software testing process post-migration- Conduct daily briefs to discuss potential issues
- Schedule weekly system performance evaluations
- KRFinalize a comprehensive migration plan with defined roles and responsibilities by week 2
- Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to team members
- Create a comprehensive migration plan
- Review and finalize the migration plan by week 2
- KRAchieve successful migration of 70% of identified applications by week 8
- Identify critical applications for migration prioritization by week 2
- Achieve 70% migration of applications by the end of week 8
- Initiate migration process of identified applications by week 4
OKRs to successful Exchange and Migration of Server Systems
- ObjectiveSuccessful Exchange and Migration of Server Systems
- KRConduct a thorough inventory and categorize all existing servers by end of Week 1
- Complete inventory by end of Week 1
- Compile a comprehensive list of all existing servers
- Categorize servers based on their function
- KRMigrate 50% of identified servers without causing any system downtime by Week 6
- Execute migration plan during off-peak hours to avoid downtime
- Identify non-essential servers for initial migration to minimize potential impact
- Develop and test migration strategy for selected servers
- KRComplete the migration and ensure all systems are fully functional and optimized by Week 12
- Conduct thorough testing on all systems
- Optimize system functionality by Week 12
- Finish the migration process by Week 12
OKRs to successful migration of accounts to the new portal
- ObjectiveSuccessful migration of accounts to the new portal
- KRTrain 90% of customers on the new portal's usage and features by end of the quarter
- Follow up with customers post-webinar to assess learning and reinforce training
- Develop comprehensive training materials for the new portal's usage and features
- Schedule and conduct training webinars for customers on new portal
- KRAchieve 70% accounts migration within the first month of the quarter
- Monitor migration process, rectify any issues promptly
- Identify all transition-ready accounts for migration
- Develop and implement a comprehensive migration strategy
- KRMinimize migration-related customer complaints to less than 5%
- Provide detailed migration guide to customers
- Implement comprehensive pre-migration customer communication
- Enhance post-migration customer support services
OKRs to execute seamless Data Migration aligned with project plan
- ObjectiveExecute seamless Data Migration aligned with project plan
- KRTrain 85% of the team on new systems and data use by end of period
- Monitor and document each member's training progress
- Identify team members not yet trained on new systems
- Schedule training sessions for identified team members
- KRIdentify and document all data sources to migrate by end of Week 2
- Create a list of all existing data sources
- Document details of selected data sources
- Assess and determine sources for migration
- KRTest and validate data integrity post-migration with 100% accuracy
- Develop a detailed data testing and validation plan
- Execute data integrity checks after migration
- Fix all detected data inconsistencies
OKRs to successfully migrate and train Sales Team on the new CRM
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate and train Sales Team on the new CRM
- KRComplete data migration from current CRM to new CRM without loss by 100%
- Validate post-migration data for completeness and accuracy
- Backup existing CRM data before initiating the migration process
- Execute careful, monitored migration to the new CRM system
- KRConduct comprehensive training for 100% of the Sales Team on the new CRM
- Monitor the sales team's progress and application of CRM training
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all sales team members
- Develop a detailed CRM training curriculum for the sales team
- KRAchieve 90% proficiency among Sales Team members on new CRM usage within the quarter
- Provide ongoing feedback and support to improve CRM proficiency
- Perform regular skills assessments to identify knowledge gaps
- Implement comprehensive CRM training for all sales team members
OKRs to successfully migrate to GitLab
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate to GitLab
- KRComplete migration plan and timeline, including a step-by-step guide for all teams
- Develop a detailed timeline with specific milestones and accountable team members
- Create a comprehensive step-by-step guide outlining the migration process for all involved teams
- Conduct a thorough analysis and assessment of all existing systems and data
- Collaborate with relevant teams to identify potential roadblocks and ensure seamless transition
- KRMigrate 100% of the code repositories and branches from the current system to GitLab
- KREnsure all team members are trained and proficient in using GitLab for version control
- Assign mentors to assist team members in mastering GitLab version control
- Regularly assess and evaluate team members' proficiency in GitLab usage
- Conduct comprehensive GitLab training for all team members
- Provide ongoing support and resources to enhance proficiency in GitLab
- KRAchieve 100% uptime and stability on GitLab platform throughout the migration process
- Collaborate with the migration team to establish effective communication channels and address concerns promptly
- Conduct thorough testing of the GitLab platform for any potential issues or vulnerabilities
- Perform regular backups and monitor system logs to proactively identify and address any disruptions
- Implement redundant systems and failover mechanisms to ensure continuous availability
OKRs to successfully migrate virtual machines from Linux 7 to Linux 8
- ObjectiveSuccessfully migrate virtual machines from Linux 7 to Linux 8
- KRComplete 100% migration with zero post-migration issues within 60 days
- Allocate resources for pre and post-migration testing
- Ensure end-user training for new system adaptations
- Develop a comprehensive migration plan with clear deadlines
- KRIdentify and document all potential compatibility issues by end of week 2
- Review all systems and software for potential compatibility issues
- Finalize and submit issue documentation by end of week 2
- Document identified compatibility problems with detailed descriptions
- KRSuccessfully move and test 50% of all virtual machines inside 30 days
- Conduct thorough testing on moved virtual machines
- Identify and catalog all virtual machines for relocation
- Execute the migration process for 50% of cataloged systems
OKRs to develop and implement an efficient cloud strategy
- ObjectiveDevelop and implement an efficient cloud strategy
- KRIdentify and analyze potential cloud service providers by the end of month 2
- Research potential cloud service providers
- Prepare a comparative analytical report of all providers
- Evaluate providers based on features, cost-effectiveness and reliability
- KRDefine key requirements and desired outcomes of the cloud strategy by month 1
- Outline desired outcomes from implementing the cloud solution
- Identify critical objectives for adopting the cloud strategy
- Determine primary requirements for the cloud strategy
- KRDesign, test, and execute cloud migration strategy achieving 90% transition by quarter end
- Develop comprehensive cloud migration plan, including cost and risk analysis
- Execute the cloud migration, closely monitoring process and resolving issues promptly
- Conduct exhaustive testing on pre-migration process and continuity plans
OKRs to ensure successful application and data migration with improved system stability and availability
- ObjectiveEnsure successful application and data migration with improved system stability and availability
- KRDecrease system downtime by 50% compared to previous migrations
- Develop improved system recovery strategies
- Upgrade to more reliable, updated hardware
- Implement regular preventive maintenance schedules
- KRTransfer 100% of data accurately and on time
- Identify and organize relevant data for transfer
- Set up reliable, efficient transfer processes
- Monitor transfer to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- KRAchieve 99.9% uptime for migrated applications
- Optimize load balancing and fault tolerance mechanisms
- Regularly conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
- Implement robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms for applications
OKRs to improve efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and accuracy of Salesforce data migration process
- KREnhance cross-functional collaboration by conducting regular knowledge sharing sessions with relevant teams
- Develop agendas focusing on cross-functional topics
- Schedule weekly knowledge sharing meetings with all necessary teams
- Assign team leaders to facilitate each session
- KRIncrease data migration accuracy rate to 95% through rigorous data validation and testing
- Implement regular data validation procedures
- Enhance data migration testing techniques
- Regularly assess and adjust accuracy rates
- KRReduce data migration time by 20% through the implementation of automation tools and streamlined processes
- Review current processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
- Research suitable automation tools for the data migration process
- Implement automation and revise protocols to streamline workflows
How to write your own Migration 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.
Migration 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 Migration OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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 Migration OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to enhance preventative measures to dissipate potential risks
- OKRs to reduce MTTR of critical business applications by 15%
- OKRs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of incident management
- OKRs to ensure evident quality work in projects to prevent issues
- OKRs to enhance skill at describing campus locations
- OKRs to enhance proficiency as a product owner