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OKR template to elevate productivity in academic research

public-lib · Published 7 months ago

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The primary objective of this OKR centers around the improvement of productivity in academic research. The expected outcomes are three-fold. Firstly, the creation and adherence to a research schedule, which ensures a minimum of 5 hours of focused work daily is outlined. Various initiatives like drafting, adjusting, and implementing the schedule have been proposed to achieve this target.

The second outcome focuses on the submission of two high-quality research pieces for publication review. Undertaking comprehensive research, writing, and editing these articles are noted as key initiatives towards this end. The idea is to produce research work of high enough quality to be reviewed for publication.

The third outcome is about attending at least 3 professional development workshops related to research methods or practices. The purpose of this is to further enhance the researcher's proficiency and knowledge in research techniques. Specific initiatives include identifying suitable workshops, registering for them, and ensuring participation.

Overall, the OKR is designed to refine the research processes, promote high-quality research output, and foster professional development. The initiative strategies outlined are critical checkpoints that will indicate progress towards the broader objective of elevating academic research productivity.
  • ObjectiveObjectiveElevate productivity in academic research
  • Key ResultKRImplement and maintain a research schedule, ensuring minimum 5 hours of effective work daily
  • TaskDraft a dedicated 5-hour daily research schedule
  • TaskRegularly evaluate and adjust schedule for effectiveness
  • TaskImplement routine to follow the established research schedule
  • Key ResultKRSubmit two high-quality research pieces for publication review
  • TaskConduct comprehensive research on chosen topics
  • TaskSubmit papers for publication review
  • TaskWrite and edit two research papers
  • Key ResultKRAttend at least 3 professional development workshops related to research methods or practices
  • TaskEnsure participation in each workshop attended
  • TaskRegister for the chosen professional development workshops
  • TaskIdentify suitable workshops focused on research methods
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Step 1. Sign up for a free Tability account

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Step 2. Create a plan

Follow the steps after your onboarding to create your first plan, you should get to a page that looks like the picture below.

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Step 3. Use the magic importer

Click on Use magic import to open up the Magic Import modal.

Now, go back to the OKR examples, and click on Copy on the example that you’d like to use.

Copy from the template

Paste the content in the text import section. Don’t worry about the formatting, Tability’s AI will be able to parse it!

Importing from text

Now, just click on Import from text and let the magic happen.

Tability editor with imported content

Once your example is in the plan editor, you will be able to:

  • Edit the objectives, key results, and tasks
  • Click on the target 0 → 100% to set better target
  • Use the tips and the AI to refine your goals

Step 4. Publish your plan

Once you’re done editing, you can publish your plan to switch to the goal-tracking mode.

Publish import

From there you will have access to all the features that will help you and your team save hours with OKR reporting.

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