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tability.ioWhat are Lab Staff 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.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Lab Staff to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Lab Staff OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Lab Staff 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 streamline the process of lab coat requests
ObjectiveStreamline the process of lab coat requests
KRReduce time to fulfill requests from 1 week to 3 days
Streamline the request processing system for efficiency- Train staff in swift order fulfillment procedures
- Implement automated fulfillment systems where possible
- KRImplement digital request platform improving efficiency by 30%
- Research leading digital request platforms in the current market
- Monitor and adjust platform usage to ensure efficiency gains
- Train staff on utilizing this new platform effectively
- KRAchieve a 90% satisfaction rate on the lab coats requests process survey
- Request regular feedback to improve services
- Implement a streamlined process for lab coat requests
- Conduct regular training for staff handling requests
OKRs to improve lab coat inventory management system
- ObjectiveImprove lab coat inventory management system
- KRImplement a digital tracking system for real-time inventory status
- Train staff on using the new system
- Install the system and integrate with existing infrastructure
- Research and choose a suitable digital inventory tracking system
- KRReduce stock discrepancies by 20% through timely and accurate inventory updates
- Implement a real-time inventory tracking system
- Train staff on accurate stock counting procedures
- Schedule regular inventory audits and reviews
- KRAchieve a 15% decrease in oversupply by optimizing reorder levels
- Analyze and improve supplier lead times
- Implement an inventory management system
- Review and adjust current inventory reorder levels
OKRs to improve efficiency and profitability of lab supply store
- ObjectiveImprove efficiency and profitability of lab supply store
- KRIncrease sales revenue by 10% via targeted marketing campaigns
- KRReduce inventory carrying costs by 15% through improved demand forecasting
- Regularly monitor and adjust forecasting parameters
- Implement a more accurate demand forecasting software
- Train staff on new demand forecasting methods
- KRImprove customer satisfaction rate to 90% through enhanced after-sales support
- Implement a 24/7 customer help desk for addressing after-sales queries
- Launch feedback system to evaluate customer's after-sales experience
- Train customer support staff in proactive solution-focused service
How to write your own Lab Staff 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.
Lab Staff 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 Lab Staff 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
Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.
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 Lab Staff OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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