3 OKR examples for Scrum Team

What are Scrum Team 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 Scrum Team 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 more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for managing your Scrum Team OKRs

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

Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.

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.

Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

Tip #2: Commit to the weekly check-ins

Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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 below). 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.

Building your own Scrum Team OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

Use our free OKRs generator
Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives
including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

Best way to track your Scrum Team 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.

Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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.

Scrum Team OKRs templates

We've covered most of the things that you need to know about setting good OKRs and tracking them effectively. It's now time to give you a series of templates that you can use for inspiration!

We've added many examples of Scrum Team Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies

Enhance product team's proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies
Implement at least 2 complex features using Agile and Scrum approaches
Identify and outline features for Agile implementation
Develop feature roadmap using Scrum methodology
Execute, review and refine implemented features
Increase Agile and Scrum certification holders in the team by 30%
Allocate resources for professional development and training
Implement incentives for certification completion
Identify team members interested in obtaining Agile/Scrum certification
Reduce project turnaround time by 15% with Agile and Scrum methodologies
Implement Scrum methods to improve task delegation and team collaboration
Train team members in Agile-Scrum methodologies for effectiveness
Utilize Agile values for continuous adjustment and quick responses

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OKRs to drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement

Drive Agile Culture and Continuous Improvement
Increase employee engagement by 15% through the use of feedback loops and open communication channels
Increase team agility by implementing Scrum methodology and conducting regular retrospectives
Train team members on Scrum principles and methodology through workshops and coaching sessions
Adapt sprint planning sessions to prioritize tasks and assign them according to team members' strengths
Implement Scrum artifacts like backlog, user stories, and Sprint boards to enhance team agility
Conduct weekly retrospectives to reflect on previous sprints and identify areas of improvement
Implement an employee recognition program to encourage and reward continuous improvement efforts
Achieve a 20% decrease in time-to-market for new product releases through streamlined processes

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OKRs to implement Scrum and Agile training for the team

Implement Scrum and Agile training for the team
Measure improvement by achieving at least 80% pass rate in post-training assessment
Implement regular training progress evaluations
Provide additional assistance to struggling trainees
Develop a comprehensive post-training assessment
Achieve 100% team participation and completion of the training
Implement incentives to boost training completion rates
Regularly monitor and report team's training progress
Assign mandatory completion dates for each training session
Identify and enroll team in a certified Agile and Scrum training course
Research accredited Agile and Scrum training providers
Select a suitable training course based on team needs
Enroll team in chosen Agile and Scrum course

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More Scrum Team OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

To learn: Complete 2024 OKR cheat sheet
Blog posts: ODT Blog
Success metrics: KPIs examples