What are Academic Support 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 Academic Support 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 our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Academic Support Team OKRs
Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.
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.
Academic Support Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Academic Support 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 achieve 70 and above scores to graduate successfully
ObjectiveAchieve 70 and above scores to graduate successfully
KRDedicate 2 hours each day for diligent studying and revision
Eliminate potential distractions during your study hours- Set aside a specific 2-hour block daily for exclusive studying
- Organize study materials before each dedicated study time
- KRSubmit all assignments and projects before the due date
- Create a schedule of assignment and project due dates
- Complete and submit work ahead of schedule
- Prioritize work based on submission deadlines
- KRScore consistently above 70 on weekly practice exams
- Practice using similar exams for better comprehension
- Allocate extra time each day for focused studying
- Review previous tests to understand mistakes
OKRs to boost student homework completion rates
- ObjectiveBoost student homework completion rates
- KRImprove homework participation rate of underperforming students by 30%
- Meet individually to discuss and address students' homework challenges
- Offer additional support and resources for homework assistance
- Implement a reward-based system for completed homework
- KRIntroduce 2 new effective homework-engagement strategies in classrooms
- Prepare material to explain and implement two chosen strategies
- Train teachers on these new strategies in workshops
- Research up-to-date, successful homework engagement strategies
- KRAchieve a 20% increase in completed homework submissions each week
- Implement strict homework submission deadlines
- Increase frequency of reminders on pending assignments
- Provide incentives for timely homework submission
OKRs to achieve a B grade in all subjects
- ObjectiveAchieve a B grade in all subjects
- KRInvest 3 hours daily for focused studying and revisions
- Eliminate distractions to maintain focus during study periods
- Strategically review and revise study materials during these periods
- Set aside 3 hours daily specifically for focused studying and revisions
- KRAttend all classes and actively participate to understand the material well
- KRScore above 80% in all weekly assignments and projects
- Set aside daily study time for assignments and projects
- Regularly review and revise previous work
- Utilize resources and seek help when needed
OKRs to elevate the English proficiency of all students
- ObjectiveElevate the English proficiency of all students
- KRImplement an after-school tutoring program, boosting participation by 50%
- Create an online sign-up portal for easy registration
- Hire qualified tutors to support after-school academic program
- Distribute promotional materials to increase student awareness
- KRDecrease students failing English by 30% through personalized learning plans
- Develop personalized English lessons based on students' assessment results
- Assess individual student's English skills for personalized learning plans
- Monitor and adjust the personalized plans based on students progress
- KRConduct bi-weekly proficiency testing to increase average test scores by 20%
- Analyze results to identify areas for improvement
- Develop rigorous bi-weekly proficiency assessments
- Implement testing among all relevant subjects
OKRs to decrease dropout rates among at-risk students
- ObjectiveDecrease dropout rates among at-risk students
- KRAchieve a 20% reduction in the dropout rate of identified at-risk students
- Introduce student mentoring and counseling programs
- Implement personalized academic support plans for identified at-risk students
- Improve parental engagement in students' school activities
- KRImprove student engagement by implementing personalized learning plans for 50% of identified students
- Implement plans and monitor student engagement
- Develop unique learning strategies for each student
- Identify students requiring personalized learning plans
- KRIdentify 30% more at-risk students through accurate and targeted assessment methods
- Enhance screening methods to ensure accuracy
- Provide teachers with targeted assessment training
- Implement predictive analytics to identify at-risk students
OKRs to reduce student dropout rate by identifying students at risk
- ObjectiveReduce student dropout rate by identifying students at risk
- KRReduce the number of dropouts by 25%
- Provide additional learning disability resources
- Develop an effective student mentoring system
- Implement engaging after-school tutoring programs
- KRImplement student support programs for 80% of at-risk identified students
- Identify 80% of at-risk students through academic and socio-emotional evaluations
- Monitor student progress, adjusting programs as needed
- Develop tailored support programs addressing their specific learning challenges
- KRIncrease identification of potential at-risk students by 30%
- Implement early warning systems for student performance issues
- Train teachers on identifying signs of at-risk behaviors
- Regularly analyze student attendance, grades, and behaviors
OKRs to attain an 'A' grade for the grading period
- ObjectiveAttain an 'A' grade for the grading period
- KRSubmit all projects and assignments before the deadline to avoid late penalties
- Regularly check and update progress on all assignments
- Commit to a daily schedule for focused project work
- Prioritize tasks based on their submission deadlines
- KRAttend all classes and actively participate in order to understand the materials thoroughly
- Ask questions and engage in class discussions
- Prepare for each class by reviewing materials
- Schedule all classes in your daily planner
- KRAchieve a minimum score of 85% on all assignments and coursework
- Review all course materials thoroughly
- Create a consistent study schedule for focused learning
- Seek academic assistance when needed
OKRs to acquire an advanced certificate
- ObjectiveAcquire an advanced certificate
- KRIdentify and enroll in the appropriate advanced certification course by week 2
- Review and identify relevant advanced certification courses
- Finalize enrollment in chosen course by week 2
- Consult with peers or mentors about course suitability
- KRPass the certification exam with a score of 85% or higher by week 12
- Review all materials and notes every week
- Attend exam-focused study groups
- Complete practice tests for each chapter
- KRComplete 75% of the course materials and assignments by the end of week 6
- Prioritize major assignments for early completion
- Review and finish 75% of course materials by week 6
- Create and stick to a daily study schedule
Academic Support 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
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 Academic Support 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 Academic Support Team OKR templates
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