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tability.ioWhat are Platform Developer 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've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Platform Developer 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.
Platform Developer OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Platform Developer 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 enhance the integration platform and developer environment
ObjectiveEnhance the integration platform and developer environment
KRReduce reported developer issues and bugs by 20%
Invest in automated testing tools and techniques- Implement strict code review process before code integration
- Train developers on best coding practices
- KRAchieve a 25% improvement in developer platform usability survey ratings
- Create clear and concise platform documentation
- Implement usability enhancements based on user feedback
- Offer training on platform updates to developers
- KRIncrease platform integration capabilities by 30%
- Increase workforce expertise in platform integration
- Research and adopt more adaptable integration APIs
- Improve system scalability and robustness
OKRs to develop a unified platform for third-party data delivery to mobile apps
- ObjectiveDevelop a unified platform for third-party data delivery to mobile apps
- KREnable integration of the platform with 5 different third-party data sources
- Identify 5 third-party data sources relevant to the platform
- Test and troubleshoot all data integrations
- Build API connectors for each data source
- KRDesign and prototype the platform's functionality by testing with 3 mobile apps
- Develop prototype incorporating these designs
- Test prototype with 3 mobile apps
- Sketch designs for the platform's functionality
- KRAchieve a user satisfaction rating of above 85% after the platform is launched
- Quickly resolve any reported user issues
- Conduct regular feedback surveys with users
- Implement a user-friendly design for the platform
OKRs to enhance platform performance through strategic commercial projects
- ObjectiveEnhance platform performance through strategic commercial projects
- KRIncrease platform user engagement rate by 25%
- Enhance user experience with personalized content
- Develop and implement new, interactive features to the platform
- Organize regular virtual events for user engagement
- KRAdd 3 new significant revenue-driving features
- Develop a business case for each proposed feature
- Implement, test, and launch the new features
- Identify prospective features based on customer feedback and market trends
- KRAchieve a 15% reduction in overall platform churn rate
- Develop a comprehensive customer retention strategy
- Implement customer satisfaction surveys to identify areas for improvement
- Enhance customer service training protocols
OKRs to implement CX platform (Service Now)
- ObjectiveImplement CX platform (Service Now)
- KRCustomize Service Now to meet business needs
- Develop configuration plan to address identified business needs
- Implement and test changes in Service Now setup
- Identify specific business needs lacking in current Service Now configuration
- KRSuccessfully launch Service Now for all departments
- Implement a company-wide communication strategy
- Ensure adequate technical support is available post-launch
- Arrange comprehensive training sessions for all departmental employees
- KRTrain all relevant team members on using Service Now effectively
- Identify team members that require Service Now training
- Monitor and assess team members' post-training proficiency
- Arrange training sessions on using Service Now
OKRs to improve E-commerce Platform and User Experience
- ObjectiveImprove E-commerce Platform and User Experience
- KRAchieve a stable uptime of at least 99.9% to ensure seamless access for customers
- Improve server performance and reliability through regular maintenance and upgrades
- Implement robust backup systems and monitor data integrity to prevent potential downtime
- Conduct frequent network audits and security checks to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
- Establish an efficient incident response plan to promptly address any unforeseen issues or outages
- KRIncrease website loading speed by 30% to enhance user experience and reduce bounce rate
- KRDecrease average checkout time by 20% to streamline the purchasing process
- Train staff on efficient checkout procedures and customer service skills
- Streamline payment process by accepting mobile payments and digital wallets
- Optimize store layout and organize merchandise for easy and quick access
- Implement self-checkout option to reduce wait time for customers
- KRImprove mobile responsiveness, resulting in a 15% increase in mobile conversions
OKRs to successfully develop and launch new products and platforms to customers
- ObjectiveSuccessfully develop and launch new products and platforms to customers
- KRDevelop 3 unique and customer-focused products in different categories on the platform
- Prototype, test and refine the three product concepts
- Brainstorm product ideas based on research findings
- Identify customer needs through surveys and market research
- KREnsure 95% of customer service responses about the new launches are positive after launch
- Implement customer suggestions for improvement swiftly
- Train customer service team on new product details prior to launch
- Monitor and analyze customer feedback regularly post-launch
- KRAchieve a 10% increase in customer engagement within the first month of launching products
- Implement a reward system for customer referrals and reviews
- Enhance social media marketing with engaging, interactive content
- Develop a post-purchase follow-up strategy to request feedback
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 enhance the user experience across all platforms
- ObjectiveEnhance the user experience across all platforms
- KRDecrease customer complaints about navigation by 30% via implementing user feedback
- Implement changes and track reduction in complaints
- Gather extensive user feedback on current navigation issues
- Develop a plan to address feedback and improve navigation
- KRIncrease user satisfaction rate by 20% through redesigning the user interface
- Conduct user research to identify interface usability issues
- Implement user feedback loops for interface improvements
- Collaborate with designers to redevelop user interface
- KRAchieve a 10% decrease in webpage load times to improve user experience
- Optimize images and graphics for faster loading
- Minify CSS, HTML, and JavaScript codes
- Implement a content delivery network (CDN)
OKRs to develop a comprehensive observability platform that exceeds industry standards
- ObjectiveDevelop a comprehensive observability platform that exceeds industry standards
- KRIncrease data collection efficiency by 30% through optimized instrumentation and monitoring agents
- KRIncrease user satisfaction by 20% through an intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Streamline navigation by simplifying menus and reducing the number of clicks
- Provide clear and concise instructions to guide users through the interface effectively
- Revise interface design based on user feedback and usability best practices
- Conduct user testing to identify pain points and areas for improvement
- KRImprove system reliability by reducing incidents and downtime by 25%
- Enhance employee training on system operations and troubleshooting techniques
- Implement proactive monitoring to detect and fix issues before they cause incidents
- Conduct regular system maintenance and updates to prevent potential downtime
- Establish backup and disaster recovery protocols for quick restoration in case of incidents
- KRAchieve 95% platform uptime to ensure continuous real-time observability for users
OKRs to increase customer value and engagement on all social platforms
- ObjectiveIncrease customer value and engagement on all social platforms
- KRAchieve a 20% increase in daily active users across all social media channels
- Increase frequency of user interaction across channels
- Develop and implement daily engaging content strategy
- Plan and execute targeted social media promotions
- KRAttract, retain and convert 200 new high-value customers from social media interactions
- Develop a catchy social media campaign targeting high-value clientele
- Implement a strategic customer retention program on social platforms
- Foster engagement to drive conversions through personalized offers and incentives
- KRImprove average engagement metric by 15% per social media post
- Increase frequency of posts during high engagement periods
- Utilize attractive visuals and interactive content in posts
- Optimize posts with a strong call-to-action to encourage comments, likes, shares
How to write your own Platform Developer 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.
Platform Developer 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 Platform Developer 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 Platform Developer OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to establish a scalable operating system for rapid growth
- OKRs to improve the quality of the data
- OKRs to boost App Downloads
- OKRs to acquire comprehensive understanding of various companies' missions
- OKRs to prepare for a Series A funding
- OKRs to enhance the effectiveness of the vulnerability management program