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tability.ioWhat are Technical Support OKRs?
The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Technical Support. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Technical Support OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Technical Support 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 communication and technical proficiency in customer interactions
ObjectiveEnhance communication and technical proficiency in customer interactions
KRComplete advanced customer communication training with 90% score
Register for advanced customer communication training course- Successfully achieve 90% score on the final test
- Dedicate time to study and practice the coursework
- KRResolve 95% of technical issues faced by customers within first contact
- Hire and train skilled technical support specialists
- Implement effective customer issue tracking system
- Develop comprehensive resolution procedures
- KRReceive a customer satisfaction rate of at least 85% on tech-related queries
- Develop a reliable and efficient customer query response system
- Implement extensive tech training for all customer service representatives
- Regularly update FAQs and guidelines based on common tech-related queries
OKRs to implement Cloud-Ready Applications
- ObjectiveImplement Cloud-Ready Applications
- KRAchieve 99% uptime in cloud environment across all migrated applications
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance and system audits
- Implement redundant systems to prevent a single point of failure
- Monitor and resolve issues promptly with a 24/7 technical support team
- KRComplete successful migration of 1 pilot application to cloud platform
- KRDevelop and document cloud-focused architecture for 3 current key applications
- Develop cloud-focused architecture for each application
- Identify three key applications for cloud-based transformation
- Document the newly developed architectures
OKRs to enhance Webhooks Experience and Address Technical Debt
- ObjectiveEnhance Webhooks Experience and Address Technical Debt
- KRIncrease webhook delivery success rate by 10% through optimized error handling
- Enhance webhook monitoring and alerting system to promptly identify and investigate delivery failures
- Improve error response messaging to provide clear instructions for troubleshooting and resolving issues
- Analyze webhook error logs to identify common errors and create specific error handling strategies
- Implement automated retry mechanism to resend failed webhook deliveries in case of temporary errors
- KRReduce webhook response time by 20% by streamlining and optimizing the underlying technology
- KRReduce technical debt by resolving 50% of identified issues through prioritized backlog refinements
- KRImplement automated testing for webhooks to ensure compatibility and reduce regression issues
- Integrate the automated testing framework with the existing webhook infrastructure
- Continuously monitor and analyze test results to identify and address any compatibility issues
- Research and select a suitable automated testing framework for webhooks
- Develop a comprehensive test suite for webhooks to cover all possible scenarios
OKRs to decrease the Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for all incidents
- ObjectiveDecrease the Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for all incidents
- KRImprove technical skills, aiming for 15% faster handling of subsequent incidents
- Practice problem-solving using tech simulations
- Enroll in technical skill-enhancing workshops/courses
- Read, study and apply latest tech manuals/guides
- KRCut the average initial response time by 20%
- Automate initial responses with a well-structured bot
- Provide quick response training to customer service teams
- Implement 24/7 customer support service
- KRImplement a system that ensures 90% of incidents are first-time fixes
- Develop a robust incident reporting protocol
- Train team on comprehensive problem-solving techniques
- Incorporate quality assurance check within the process
OKRs to reduce MTTR of critical business applications by 15%
- ObjectiveReduce MTTR of critical business applications by 15%
- KRImplement proactive system monitoring to decrease incident occurrences by 20%
- Regularly review and modify monitoring threshold levels
- Train staff on interpreting monitoring alerts and logs
- Deploy advanced system monitoring tools and software
- KRIdentify and remediate 30% of recurring application issues by end of quarter
- Define metrics to identify recurring application issues
- Develop a comprehensive troubleshooting guide
- Implement and monitor remediation strategies
- KRTrain support team on advanced troubleshooting techniques to improve efficiency by 10%
- Supervise team practice on simulated support scenarios
- Organize advanced troubleshooting skills training sessions
- Monitor and evaluate team's performance post-training
OKRs to implement phase one of privilege access management tool replacement
- ObjectiveImplement phase one of privilege access management tool replacement
- KRDevelop detailed transition plan to ensure zero service disruptions
- Schedule and communicate transition plan to all stakeholders
- Develop contingency strategies addressing identified risks
- Identify critical services and potential disruption risks
- KRTrain 70% of IT staff on the operation of selected new access management tools
- Organize and implement the scheduled training sessions
- Choose appropriate access management tools for training
- Identify 70% of IT staff requiring access management training
- KRIdentify and assess five potential replacement tools, determining suitability by end of quarter
- Research and list five potential replacement tools
- Evaluate each tool's effectiveness and suitability
- Present findings and recommendation by the deadline
OKRs to improve efficiency and success rate of the technical sales support team
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and success rate of the technical sales support team
- KRIncrease customer satisfaction rate by 20%
- Implement a comprehensive customer service training program
- Regularly update product or service based on customer feedback
- Launch a customer loyalty and rewards program
- KRAchieve a 15% reduction in response and resolution times
- Implement automated responses for commonly raised issues
- Assign urgent cases to seasoned team members
- Conduct regular team performance evaluations and feedback
- KRBoost upselling success rate by 10%
- Monitor and reward sales team members who successfully upsell products
- Identify top-selling products and strategically promote them
- Implement training programs focusing on upselling techniques for sales staff
OKRs to improve system efficiency and dependability
- ObjectiveImprove system efficiency and dependability
- KRAchieve 95% system uptime across all platforms
- Implement redundant systems to safeguard against total system failure
- Regularly perform and monitor preventive maintenance tasks
- Improve incident response and recovery procedures
- KRReduce system downtime by 15%
- Adopt advanced monitoring tools for proactive error detection
- Implement regular maintenance and update schedules for all systems
- Train staff on troubleshooting and efficient problem resolution
- KRIncrease speed of data processing by 20%
- Upgrade to more powerful, faster technology infrastructure
- Implement efficient data processing algorithms
- Train staff on optimized data handling practices
OKRs to boost Odoo CRM utilization and proficiency company-wide
- ObjectiveBoost Odoo CRM utilization and proficiency company-wide
- KRDecrease data input errors in Odoo CRM by 40%
- Regularly audit data entries for errors and inaccuracies
- Integrate automated data validation tools in Odoo CRM
- Implement comprehensive data input training for all CRM users
- KRAccomplish 80% attendance in Odoo CRM training sessions
- Schedule training times that are suitable for majority of employees
- Implement company-wide incentives for attending the training
- Send regular reminders about upcoming Odoo CRM sessions
- KRIncrease Odoo CRM user login frequency by 30%
- Implement incentive program for frequent login users
- Improve user interface for enhanced accessibility
- Implement regular user training sessions
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
How to write your own Technical Support 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.
Technical Support 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 Technical Support 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
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 Technical Support OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to successfully Deliver Roadmap on Schedule
- OKRs to amplify the voice of our current customer base
- OKRs to achieve timely completion of all monthly billing
- OKRs to accelerate product scalability for multi-tenant utilization
- OKRs to scale and ensure long-term success of the new team