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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.
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 Test Management Team. 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.
Test Management Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Test Management Team 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 data centralization for data-driven management support
ObjectiveEnhance data centralization for data-driven management support
KRTrain 90% of management personnel on using the new data management system effectively
Schedule training sessions for all management personnel- Identify qualified trainers knowledgeable in the new system
- Monitor and assess personnel's competency post-training
- KRImplement a centralized data management system improving accessibility by 50%
- Implement new system and staff training programs
- Evaluate current data management systems and identify accessibility issues
- Select and procure a centralized data management system
- KRIncrease the data accuracy and reliability in the new system by 70%
- Regularly update and cleanse data to maintain accuracy
- Implement data validation rules to minimize entry errors
- Conduct routine system testing and error checking sessions
OKRs to implement robust third-party risk management system
- ObjectiveImplement robust third-party risk management system
- KRAchieve 95% completion of resilience testing and contingency planning for identified risks
- Identify and list all possible risks in the operational process
- Develop and initiate resilience testing for each identified risk
- Devise contingency plans for each risk based on test results
- KRDevelop and launch third-party risk grading system impacting 80% of relationships
- Identify key risk factors impacting third-party relationships
- Develop a grading system based on these factors
- Implement and communicate the grading system to relevant parties
- KRIdentify and document 100% of third-party relationships and inherent risks
- Catalogue all existing third-party relationships
- Assess and note each relationship's inherent risk
- Create a comprehensive documentation of findings
OKRs to increase automation coverage of manual test cases to 50%
- ObjectiveIncrease automation coverage of manual test cases to 50%
- KRIdentify and prioritize 100% of manual test cases suitable for automation by week 4
- Catalog all existing manual test cases
- Evaluate each test case's automation potential
- Prioritize automation of high-potential cases
- KRDevelop and implement automation scripts for 25% of identified test cases by week 6
- Implement the developed automation scripts
- Identify test cases suitable for automation
- Develop scripts for 25% of identified tests
- KRAchieve 50% automation coverage by successfully testing and deploying new scripts by week 12
- Develop and implement a detailed automation script plan
- Deploy tested scripts by week 12
- Run comprehensive tests on new automation scripts
OKRs to enhance QA analysis of each MCSS in the test repository
- ObjectiveEnhance QA analysis of each MCSS in the test repository
- KRConduct comprehensive audit of 100% of MCSS within the first two weeks
- Begin conducting MCSS audits
- Identify all areas requiring MCSS audit
- Develop detailed auditing schedule
- KRDevelop and implement a new QA evaluation process to improve test effectiveness
- Identify issues and limitations of the current QA evaluation process
- Implement and monitor the new QA evaluation method
- Develop a more efficient, innovative QA evaluation process
- KRIdentify and decrease test failures by 20% through improved test accuracy
- Implement training on improved testing techniques
- Develop more accurate testing protocols or methods
- Analyze current test failures to identify common issues
OKRs to enhance customer satisfaction in car rental booking process
- ObjectiveEnhance customer satisfaction in car rental booking process
- KRImplement user-friendly interface increasing customer engagement by 35%
- Conduct user testing to understand interface improvement needs
- Collaborate with design team to create responsive layout
- Monitor analytics to track increased customer engagement
- KRReduce booking errors and cancellation by 30%
- Provide training for staff on efficient booking management
- Implement a double-check system before finalizing bookings
- Introduce customer verification steps to reduce errors
- KRIncrease customer service response time by 40%
- Implement comprehensive training for customer service representatives
- Hire more customer service representatives
- Invest in efficient customer service software
OKRs to successfully implement and launch an AB Testing Platform
- ObjectiveSuccessfully implement and launch an AB Testing Platform
- KRComplete platform implementation and perform internal testing with zero critical bugs
- Finalize and install the chosen platform software
- Resolve all detected critical bugs immediately
- Begin internal testing for functionality
- KRDevelop a detailed project plan for an AB testing platform implementation by week 2
- Identify necessary features for AB testing platform
- Create timeline for project execution
- Allocate resources for platform implementation
- KRAchieve successful platform launch with 100% functionality and record feedback from first 50 users
- Implement thorough quality assurance testing for full functionality
- Launch platform with comprehensive user instruction
- Gather feedback from first 50 users
OKRs to successfully transition the software team to unit testing processes
- ObjectiveSuccessfully transition the software team to unit testing processes
- KRImplement unit testing in 75% of ongoing development projects
- Identify ongoing projects to incorporate unit testing
- Train development team in unit testing
- Implement unit testing in selected projects
- KRAchieve 30% reduction in post-release bugs due to incorporation of unit testing
- Implement comprehensive unit testing in development process
- Train developers on effective unit testing strategies
- Regularly review and improve the unit tests
- KRSuccessfully complete comprehensive unit testing training for 100% of team members
- Identify suitable comprehensive unit testing training courses
- Monitor and ensure all team members complete the course
- Enroll all team members in the chosen course
OKRs to strengthen and maintain stakeholder relations through effective communication
- ObjectiveStrengthen and maintain stakeholder relations through effective communication
- KREstablish a regular bi-monthly virtual stakeholders meeting to update initiative progress
- Schedule bi-monthly virtual meetings
- Prepare regular initiative progress updates
- Identify relevant stakeholders for virtual meetings
- KREnsure 100% documentation and communication of all changes in initiatives to stakeholders
- Distribute changes in initiatives through emails/reports
- Develop a standardized change documentation process
- Implement regular update meetings with stakeholders
- KRAdequately prepare for and successfully review 90% of User Acceptance Testing scenarios
- Identify and understand all possible User Acceptance Testing scenarios
- Develop a detailed and comprehensive review plan
- Implement the plan and analyse each testing outcome
OKRs to achieve proficiency in top-notch testing tools and technologies
- ObjectiveAchieve proficiency in top-notch testing tools and technologies
- KRComplete four online courses on advanced testing tools and technologies
- Complete all course material and assessments successfully
- Enroll and start progressing through the chosen courses
- Select four online courses on advanced testing tools and technologies
- KRAccomplish five real-world projects using newly learnt techniques and tools
- Start actively working on projects, using learnt techniques and tools
- Plan and structure the execution of chosen projects
- Identify five relevant projects to implement new techniques and tools
- KREarn certification in two popular testing tools to demonstrate gained expertise
- Enroll in certification courses for chosen tools
- Successfully pass the certification exams
- Research and identify two popular testing tools for certification
OKRs to implement routine financial stress-testing scenarios
- ObjectiveImplement routine financial stress-testing scenarios
- KRDevelop a robust stress-testing model for finance by end of month one
- Test the model with historical data and adjust as necessary
- Define all relevant variables and outcomes for the stress-testing model
- Build the preliminary stress-testing model using financial software
- KRInterpret results and devise mitigation actions for identified risks by month three
- Analyze outcomes and determine potential risks identified
- Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks
- Implement risk mitigation actions and monitor efficacy
- KRComplete three different stress-testing scenarios by end of month two
- Analyze and document the results of each scenario
- Execute the identified stress-testing scenarios
- Determine three different stress-testing scenarios
How to write your own Test Management Team 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.
Test Management Team 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 Test Management Team 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 Test Management Team OKR templates
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