15 customisable OKR examples for Researcher
What are Researcher 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.
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 Researcher 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.
Building your own Researcher 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.
Feel free to explore our tools:
- Use our free OKR generator
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Our customisable Researcher OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Researcher. 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!
1. OKRs to hire top-level Senior UX Researcher
Hire top-level Senior UX Researcher
Screen and shortlist at least 10 suitable candidates by week 4
Launch a comprehensive job ad campaign immediately- Shortlist 10 suitable candidates by week 4
- Review all received applications daily
- Conduct interviews and make an offer to the selected candidate by week 8
- Compile a list of potential interview candidates
- Schedule and conduct interviews
- Select and make offer to chosen candidate
- Define clear job description and requirements for the UX Researcher role by week 2
- Detail daily responsibilities and tasks for role
- Outline necessary qualifications and skills for UX Researcher role
- Include long-term goals and expectations for position
2. OKRs to elevate productivity in academic research
- Elevate productivity in academic research
- Implement and maintain a research schedule, ensuring minimum 5 hours of effective work daily
- Draft a dedicated 5-hour daily research schedule
- Regularly evaluate and adjust schedule for effectiveness
- Implement routine to follow the established research schedule
- Submit two high-quality research pieces for publication review
- Conduct comprehensive research on chosen topics
- Submit papers for publication review
- Write and edit two research papers
- Attend at least 3 professional development workshops related to research methods or practices
- Ensure participation in each workshop attended
- Register for the chosen professional development workshops
- Identify suitable workshops focused on research methods
3. OKRs to develop a compelling game that engages and captivates players
- Develop a compelling game that engages and captivates players
- Develop a functional prototype of the game with polished graphics and intuitive controls
- Implement and refine intuitive controls based on user experience and usability testing
- Iterate on the game design based on user feedback and playtesting results
- Conduct user testing to identify any issues with the game controls
- Collaborate with an artist to create high-quality graphics for the game prototype
- Conduct user research to identify target audience preferences and game themes
- Develop a survey to gather user feedback on preferred game themes
- Use findings to inform game theme selection and prioritize target audience preferences
- Conduct interviews with target audience members to understand their preferences
- Analyze user research data to identify common themes and preferences
- Conduct playtesting sessions to gather feedback and iterate on the game design
- Create a detailed game design document outlining gameplay mechanics, levels, and objectives
- Outline basic gameplay mechanics that will define the core experience of the game
- Create clear and specific objectives for each level, ensuring they align with gameplay mechanics
- Design a series of diverse levels that challenge and engage players
- Research popular gameplay mechanics, level design techniques, and objective structures
4. OKRs to develop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary
- Develop a comprehensive monolingual dictionary
- Implement and test a user-friendly search and organization system
- Develop a prototype of the search and organization system
- Run usability tests with a sample of users
- Revise system based on user feedback
- Get a 90% positive feedback score from 100 beta users for the dictionary usability
- Implement real-time customer support to resolve user issues swiftly
- Conduct surveys to gain precise user feedback on dictionary usability
- Improve dictionary interface based on previous user testing feedback
- List out 10,000 words with detailed definitions and usage by end of the quarter
- Write detailed definitions and usage for each word
- Research and collect 10,000 words from reliable resources
- Proofread, edit, and finalise the word list
5. OKRs to integrate UX testing insights into decision-making
- Improve decision-making with UX testing insights
- Increase user satisfaction rating by 10%
- Train 3 non-UX team members on conducting and interpreting UX tests
- Implement changes based on user feedback in 100% of cases
- Conduct 10 user tests for at least 2 features
6. OKRs to file patent for medical device and enhance prototype functionality
- File patent for medical device and enhance prototype functionality
- Thoroughly research patents in the related field to ensure uniqueness by end of Week 4
- Identify relevant fields for patent search
- Analyze findings for potential uniqueness conflicts
- Conduct comprehensive patent search through online databases
- Implement three major improvements in the prototype based on testing feedback by Week 12
- Complete drafting a unique and detailed patent application by Week 8
- Finalize application, including all diagrams and claims
- Write a comprehensive description of the invention
- Research and analyze existing patents relevant to the invention
7. OKRs to improve understanding of OKRs
- Improve understanding of OKRs
- Read at least two books or articles about OKRs to deepen understanding
- Research top books on OKRs and make a list of two to read
- Set aside dedicated time every week to read and focus on OKR materials
- Discuss key takeaways with colleagues or mentors to enhance comprehension
- Take notes while reading to summarize main concepts and ideas
- Attend a training session on OKRs to gain foundational knowledge
- Attend and actively participate in the OKR training session
- Prepare a notebook or document to take notes during the training session
- Research online for a reputable training session on OKRs
- Register for the chosen training session on OKRs
- Create and successfully implement a personal OKR to apply knowledge gained
- Discuss OKRs with at least three colleagues to gather different perspectives
- Engage actively in conversations with colleagues to understand their perspectives
- Take notes during discussions to capture different insights on OKRs
- Schedule a meeting with colleagues to discuss OKRs
- Prepare a list of questions to prompt discussion on OKRs
8. OKRs to enhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
- Enhance the quality and comprehensibility of technical documentation
- Improve user-satisfaction score regarding documentation clarity by 25%
- Revise and simplify technical language in existing documentation
- Collect user feedback regularly to pinpoint confusion
- Input visual aids to enhance document comprehensibility
- Increase documentation completeness by 30%
- Conduct comprehensive review of existing documents for gaps
- Allocate resources for completing incomplete documents
- Establish system to maintain document updates
- Conduct bi-weekly documentation review and update to ensure current and error-free information
- Evaluate and rectify any errors in the documentation
- Update outdated sections of the document
- Set a bi-weekly schedule for documentation reviews
- Reduce customer support queries about product functionality by 20%
- Conduct regular user experience testing for feedback
- Launch an online FAQ page on product functionality
- Improve product user manual for clarity and comprehensiveness
9. OKRs to boost customer loyalty and extend business footprint
- Boost customer loyalty and extend business footprint
- Launch 2 brand-new offerings for current customers
- Conduct market research to test and validate the ideas
- Develop creative and unique ideas for new product offerings
- Initiate marketing campaigns to promote new offerings
- Increase customer retention rate by 15%
- Implement a customer loyalty rewards program
- Improve after-sale follow-up and customer service interactions
- Create personalized re-engagement strategies for inactive customers
- Achieve a 20% growth in cross-selling opportunities with existing clients
- Develop targeted cross-selling strategies and tactics
- Analyze existing customers' purchase patterns and needs
- Train team on effective cross-selling techniques
10. OKRs to expand BDR prospecting efforts into new target markets or industry segments
- Increase BDR prospecting in untapped markets/segments
- Develop customized messaging for each target market/segment
- Identify 3 new markets/segments to target
- Secure at least 2 new clients from the targeted markets/segments
- Increase qualified leads generated from new markets/segments by 20%
11. OKRs to successfully launch the e-commerce web app
- Successfully launch the e-commerce web app
- Develop fully functional MVP by end of next month
- Assign development tasks to team members
- Outline features and requirements for MVP
- Implement, test, and finalize MVP
- Beta test the app with 500 users, achieving 90% satisfaction rate
- Identify 500 potential users for beta testing
- Execute the beta test with the selected users
- Analyze feedback to achieve 90% satisfaction rate
- Increase user conversion rate to 50% post-launch
- Implement targeted remarketing campaigns to engage potential users
- Conduct usability tests to identify potential conversion barriers
- Optimize website performance for a seamless user experience
12. OKRs to establish our simple AI startup using open-source tools
- Establish our simple AI startup using open-source tools
- Develop a basic AI model using chosen open-source tool by end of week 8
- Develop and test a basic AI model using the selected tool
- Start learning and mastering the selected tool
- Choose a suitable open-source tool for AI model development
- Acquire first 10 users to test our AI model and gather feedback by week 12
- Reach out and onboard first 10 users for testing
- Set up a feedback collection system
- Identify target audience for AI model testing
- Identify and assess 5 suitable open-source tools for AI development by week 4
13. OKRs to develop an authoritative business legal guide
- Develop an authoritative business legal guide
- Ensure usage and satisfaction from 70% of the company within two weeks post-launch
- Identify and fix bugs reported by users
- Track usage metrics, analyze and report
- Implement post-launch satisfaction survey and compile responses
- Compile and structure information into a comprehensive guide post-proofreading
- Add a table of contents and references
- Organize information into relevant sections or chapters
- Include summaries, tables, and images for clarity
- Conduct research on legal considerations for businesses by interviewing 10 industry-specific lawyers
- Prepare comprehensive legal-centric interview questions
- Conduct and record the lawyer interviews
- Identify 10 industry-specific lawyers for interviews
14. OKRs to secure local channels and gain market insights
- Secure local channels and gain market insights
- Conduct regular market research to gather local market data and information
- Conduct surveys or interviews to gather insights and preferences of local customers
- Identify key competitors and their market share in the local market
- Monitor industry trends and analyze data to identify emerging opportunities in the local market
- Establish partnerships with local stakeholders to enhance channel security
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for enhancing channel security
- Identify key local stakeholders with expertise in channel security
- Initiate meetings with stakeholders to discuss potential partnership opportunities
- Increase security measures on local channels to reduce unauthorized access
- Implement two-factor authentication for all user accounts on local channels
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing on local channels to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
- Regularly update and patch software on local channels to address security vulnerabilities
- Implement data analytics tools to analyze market trends and consumer behavior
- Train and educate the team on how to effectively use the selected data analytics tools
- Research and compare various data analytics tools available in the market
- Determine key metrics and indicators to track market trends and consumer behavior
15. OKRs to capture new tech trends in education and learning
- Capture new tech trends in education and learning
- Publish 5 articles analyzing the impact of these trends in relevant education forums
- Write 5 detailed articles on analyzed trends
- Identify and post articles on relevant education forums
- Research and analyze 5 current trends in education
- Attend two industry related, reputable webinars or conferences monthly
- Research and note down industry-related, reputable webinars or conferences
- Attend and participate in selected events
- Register for chosen webinars or conferences
- Identify and document 15 emerging tech trends in education by end of quarter
- Document each tech trend in detail
- Analyze and shortlist 15 emerging tech trends
- Research current trends in educational technology field
Researcher 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
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.
Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRsTip #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.
Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparencyTip #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 Researcher OKRs in a strategy map
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.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf 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 Researcher OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
- OKRs to streamline the process of generating quarterly reports
- OKRs to increase security awareness
- OKRs to enhance search functionality through AI integration
- OKRs to enhance and refine presentation skills
- OKRs to boost efficiency in preparing financial statements
- OKRs to improve financial strategies for customer satisfaction and loyalty
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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