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tability.ioWhat are Research Team 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.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Research Team 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.
Research Team OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Research Team. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to establish a dedicated grant research volunteer team
ObjectiveEstablish a dedicated grant research volunteer team
KRRecruit and onboard 5 dedicated volunteers skilled in grant research by week 6
Implement an efficient virtual volunteer onboarding process- Conduct remote interviews to assess qualifications and dedication
- Advertise volunteer positions on job boards and social media platforms
- KRSecure 5 potential grant opportunities by actively researching and analyzing, by quarter-end
- Research suitable grants daily and compile a list
- Submit preliminary applications to top five opportunities
- Analyze each grant for viability and relevance
- KRSuccessfully conduct 3 training sessions on grant search and application strategies
- Schedule and facilitate three training sessions
- Identify relevant topics for grant search training sessions
- Develop comprehensive and engaging training materials
OKRs to establish an effective grant research volunteer team
- ObjectiveEstablish an effective grant research volunteer team
- KRIdentify and apply for at least 20 potential grant opportunities
- Prepare necessary documents for grant applications
- Research and compile a list of 20 potential grant opportunities
- Submit applications for identified grants
- KRBoost yearly revenue by successfully securing at least 3 new grants
- Follow-up consistently on sent proposals
- Craft compelling grant proposals highlighting our strengths
- Research potential grants aligned with our company's vision
- KRRecruit and train 5 skilled volunteers for grant research by end of quarter
- Post volunteer requirements on job boards and social media platforms
- Interview candidates to assess relevant skills and passion
- Schedule and conduct training sessions for selected volunteers
OKRs to enhance capability as an institutional research analyst in higher education
- ObjectiveEnhance capability as an institutional research analyst in higher education
- KRAttend 3 professional development webinars on higher education research analysis techniques
- Participate and take notes during each webinar
- Sign up for the chosen webinars
- Identify 3 webinars focused on higher education research analysis techniques
- KRMentor and guide 2 junior research analysts to improve their capability development
- Provide direct training on necessary software/tools
- Develop a personalized growth plan for each analyst
- Establish regular weekly meetings for guidance and feedback
- KRDevelop, present, and implement 1 strategic initiative to improve research methodologies
- Identify weakness in current research methodologies
- Create strategic initiative for process improvement
- Present and implement strategy to team
OKRs to launch machine learning product on website
- ObjectiveLaunch machine learning product on website
- KRGenerate at least 100 sign-ups for the machine learning product through website registration
- Collaborate with influencers or industry experts to promote the machine learning product
- Implement targeted online advertising campaigns to drive traffic to the website
- Optimize website registration page to increase conversion rate
- Run referral programs and offer incentives to encourage users to refer others
- KRGenerate a revenue of $50,000 from sales of the machine learning product
- Implement effective online advertising and social media campaigns to reach potential customers
- Identify target market and create a comprehensive marketing strategy for machine learning product
- Train sales team and provide them with necessary resources to effectively promote machine learning product
- Conduct market research to determine competitive pricing and set optimal price point
- KRIncrease website traffic by 20% through targeted marketing campaigns
- Optimize website content with relevant keywords to improve organic search rankings
- Conduct extensive keyword research to identify high-performing search terms
- Develop and implement targeted advertising campaigns on social media platforms
- Collaborate with industry influencers to gain exposure and drive traffic to the website
- KRAchieve a customer satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5 through user feedback surveys
- Analyze feedback survey data to identify areas for improvement and prioritize actions
- Continuously monitor customer satisfaction ratings and adjust strategies as needed for improvement
- Implement changes and improvements based on user feedback to enhance customer satisfaction
- Develop and distribute user feedback surveys to gather customer satisfaction ratings
OKRs to determine the business benefits of SAP S4
- ObjectiveDetermine the business benefits of SAP S4
- KRIdentify and document 20 potential SAP S4 features beneficial to businesses
- Identify 20 SAP S4 features useful to business operations
- Document each feature's benefits in a comprehensive report
- Research the functionalities and benefits of various SAP S4 features
- KRCreate a detailed report highlighting the identified SAP S4 business benefits
- Gather relevant data and statistics to substantiate each benefit
- Identify the benefits associated with implementing SAP S4 in the business
- Draft a detailed report highlighting these benefits
- KRInterview 10 companies currently using SAP S4 for concrete advantages
- Identify 10 companies currently utilizing SAP S4
- Conduct interviews focusing on SAP S4 advantages
- Arrange interviews with the identified companies
OKRs to attain an affordable, emissions-free vehicle
- ObjectiveAttain an affordable, emissions-free vehicle
- KRTest drive and analyze key features of at least three selected cars
- Schedule test drives for each selected car
- Analyze and compare the key features post-drive
- Select three cars based on preferences and research
- KRResearch and identify ten potential C02-free cars within $30,000 range
- Generate a list of CO2-free car manufacturers within your budget
- Obtain pricing details for each potential car model
- Evaluate and list ten viable options based on research
- KRFinalize purchase of a suitable C02-free car under $30,000
- Contact dealerships for negotiations and details
- Conclude purchase and documentation forms
- Research and shortlist C02-free cars within the budget
OKRs to develop a comprehensive new customer database
- ObjectiveDevelop a comprehensive new customer database
- KRAchieve 100% data entry accuracy for new customer database
- Train team on high-standard data entry protocols
- Implement stringent data verification processes
- Use software to identify and correct errors
- KRIdentify 500 potential customers for inclusion in new customer database
- Gather contact details for decision-makers at these companies
- Research industries relevant to our product/service
- Compile a list of companies within these industries
- KRCollect accurate contact and preference information from 100% of identified customers
- Implement a system to regularly update customer data
- Train staff on preference elicitation techniques
- Develop a standardized customer information collection form
OKRs to accelerate and enhance pharmaceutical R&D processes
- ObjectiveAccelerate and enhance pharmaceutical R&D processes
- KRStreamline R&D decision-making process by reducing unnecessary stages by 25%
- Implement the new streamlined process
- Develop a simplified decision-making workflow
- Identify redundant stages in the current R&D process
- KRIncrease the number of successful drug trials by 20%
- Enhance the selection process for trial participants
- Invest in more advanced research equipment and techniques
- Provide additional training for research staff
- KRReduce research inefficiencies by implementing 2 new automation technologies
- Identify 2 promising automation technologies for research processes
- Train research staff on utilizing the new technologies efficiently
- Install and integrate the selected automation technologies
OKRs to enhance service delivery through innovation and benchmarking
- ObjectiveEnhance service delivery through innovation and benchmarking
- KRCreate and implement 2 innovative solutions to transform existing services
- Develop prototypes of the 2 selected solutions
- Implement and test these innovative solutions in live services
- Brainstorm new, innovative ways to enhance current services
- KRBenchmark against 5 industry leaders to identify and implement best practices
- Analyze their best practices and methodologies
- Identify top 5 industry leaders for benchmark comparison
- Incorporate identified best practices into our operations
- KRIncrease service delivery efficiency by 30% using new technological advancements
- Investigate latest technology advancements in service delivery
- Monitor and evaluate tech system effectiveness regularly
- Implement new tech systems to streamline service processes
OKRs to improve knowledge of ozonation process
- ObjectiveImprove knowledge of ozonation process
- KRReview and understand five new research articles on ozonation every week
- KRConduct two small-scale ozonation experiments for better comprehension
- Plan and prepare the experimental procedures
- Gather necessary equipment and materials for ozonation experiments
- Execute the two small-scale ozonation experiments
- KRIncrease discussion and learning opportunities with experts by arranging four seminars/meetings
- Plan the logistics for the four seminars/meetings
- Invite the experts and promote the events
- Identify potential experts in the desired field
How to write your own Research 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.
Research 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 Research Team OKRs
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the 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.
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 Research Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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