4 customisable OKR examples for Subject Matter Experts
What are Subject Matter Experts 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 Subject Matter Experts 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.
Building your own Subject Matter Experts OKRs with AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.
Our customisable Subject Matter Experts OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Subject Matter Experts 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!
1. OKRs to boost enrollment of subject matter experts
Boost enrollment of subject matter experts
Establish partnerships with 15 local academic institutions for recruitment by next quarter
Initiate outreach and schedule meetings with each institution
Develop a comprehensive partnership proposal for recruitment
Identify 15 local academic institutions for potential partnerships
Improve onboarding process to increase subject matter experts satisfaction by 25%
Refine onboarding materials based on feedback
Implement a comprehensive training plan for new hires
Collect feedback from new subject matter experts
Implement a targeted marketing campaign to attract 30% more subject matter experts
Develop persuasive content tailored for these experts
Launch a comprehensive, multi-platform advertisement campaign
Identify key platforms frequented by subject matter experts
2. OKRs to enhance knowledge visibility among subject matter experts
Enhance knowledge visibility among subject matter experts
Initiate 2 interactive forums promoting topic discussions to increase engagement by 60%
Identify two engaging topics for discussion
Promote forums to target audience
Create interactive forums for chosen topics
Conduct three skill-specific workshops to enhance knowledge sharing by 50%
Organize workshops focused on each of these skills
Identify three vital skills integral to improving knowledge sharing
Monitor and measure improvements in knowledge sharing post-workshops
Develop a monthly expert-led webinar, resulting in 30% more participants
Determine suitable topics and identify potential experts in related fields
Develop a marketing strategy to increase participant numbers by 30%
Structure the webinar to engage and retain more attendees
3. OKRs to elevate knowledge in subject matter for team experts
Elevate knowledge in subject matter for team experts
Facilitate 4 expert-led workshops to improve field specifics awareness
Select 4 experts in relevant fields for the workshops
Plan and organize the logistics for the workshops
Promote the workshops to target audience
Enhance 15% subject matter comprehension via weekly cross-training sessions
Define metrics to evaluate subject comprehension improvement
Set up weekly cross-training sessions focused on the subject matter
Gather feedback after each session to adjust training
Measure and improve subject matter quizzes average score by 20%
Implement regular review sessions before each quiz
Develop comprehensive review materials focused on trouble areas
Analyze previous quizzes to identify common student mistakes
4. OKRs to boost the enrollment of subject matter experts
Boost the enrollment of subject matter experts
Enhance digital marketing strategies to increase inquiries by 25%
Launch targeted social media ad campaigns
Optimize website for mobile users to enhance accessibility
Implement SEO tactics to boost website visibility and traffic
Establish partnerships with 5 professional bodies for expert recommendations
Initiate contact and establish a relationship with each body
Identify and research 5 professional bodies relevant to our field
Negotiate terms and finalize partnership agreements
Improve conversion rates of inquiries to enrollments by 15%
Implement targeted follow-ups for all initial inquiries
Optimize website design to simplify enrollment process
Enhance marketing material focusing on enrollment benefits
Subject Matter Experts OKR best practices to boost success
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 Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability-insights-board.e70f9466.png)
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR 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 Insights Dashboard](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/checkins-graph.b2aec458.png)
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 turn your Subject Matter Experts OKRs in a strategy map
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.
![A strategy map in Tability](https://tability-templates-v2.vercel.app/_next/static/media/tability_strategy_map.2ad25843.png)
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 Subject Matter Experts OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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OKRs resources
Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.
- To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
- Blog posts: ODT Blog
- Success metrics: KPIs examples
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