13 customisable OKR examples for User Research Team
What are User Research 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 User Research 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.
Building your own User Research Team 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 User Research Team OKRs examples
We've added many examples of User Research Team 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 successfully implement a coherent MYEO Theory of Change Framework
Successfully implement a coherent MYEO Theory of Change Framework
Conduct a detailed research on MYEO's needs for a Theory of Change Framework by month end
Review existing internal documents about MYEO's goals
Compile findings into a comprehensive report
Identify key stakeholders within MYEO for research interviews
Achieve 90% user acceptance of the new framework within the first two weeks of roll-out
Regularly monitor and address user issues
Implement a communication strategy for feedback
Conduct thorough user training programs for the new framework
Design a tailor-made Theory of Change Framework for MYEO in 6 weeks
Construct and refine the theory framework
Develop a strategic plan with action steps
Identify specific, measurable goals for MYEO
2. 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
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 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
5. 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
6. OKRs to enhance product-market fit by conducting customer research and implementing user feedback
Improve product-market fit by leveraging customer research and user feedback
Measure the impact of the improvements on product-market fit by tracking user metrics
Conduct in-depth interviews with 50 potential and existing customers
Implement the top 3 product improvements within 3 weeks
Analyze user feedback and identify the top 3 product improvements
7. OKRs to enhance audience segmentation and customer journey strategies
Enhance audience segmentation and customer journey strategies
Increase customer conversion rate by 10% for each defined segment
Offer incentives or rewards to repeat customers
Enhance user experience on the company website
Implement personalized marketing strategies for each target segment
Develop and implement 4 tailored customer journey maps for selected segments
Develop tailored journey maps for each segment
Identify four key customer segments for journey mapping
Implement and monitor journey maps
Define 5 new distinct customer segments based on market research data
Identify and document five unique customer behavior clusters
Analyze market research data for customer behavior patterns
Create detailed profiles for each identified customer segment
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. OKRs to develop a functional and user-friendly MVP
Develop a functional and user-friendly MVP
Release MVP to a test group and achieve more than 85% satisfaction rate
Identify and organize a comprehensive, relevant test group
Develop a fully functional MVP for the specified product
Implement feedback collection and satisfaction measurement tools
Identify and prioritize the top 3 key features by interviewing 20 potential users
Conduct interviews with 20 potential users
Prepare interview questions targeting potential key features
Analyze responses to determine top 3 features
Secure commitment from a technical developer or agency for MVP development
Finalize and sign official commitment agreement
Present project details and expectations to potential developer
Identify potential technical developers or agencies
12. OKRs to implement a robust loyalty feature in the banking app
Implement a robust loyalty feature in the banking app
Achieve a 25% user participation rate in the loyalty program post-launch
Develop engaging promotional materials for loyalty program
Implement incentivized referrals to boost user rates
Establish effective communication channels for advertising
Test the prototype with 200 customers and achieve at least 85% satisfaction rate
Gather and analyze customer satisfaction data
Execute the prototype testing strategy
Select 200 customers for prototype testing
Design and develop a user-friendly loyalty feature prototype by end of month one
Develop minimum viable prototype
Sketch initial design of the prototype
Conduct research on successful user-friendly loyalty features
13. OKRs to improve website's SEO performance and user engagement
Improve website's SEO performance and user engagement
Increase monthly website traffic by 30%
Regularly publish high-quality, unique, and relevant content
Utilize social media platforms to promote website content
Implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility on search engines
Achieve top 3 ranking on SERPs for 10 targeted keywords
Implement a robust link-building strategy
Conduct comprehensive keyword research for targeted keywords
Optimize website content for search engine ranking
Reduce website bounce rate by 20%
Optimize website speed and performance
Improve website content quality and relevance
Enhance page navigation and user interface
User Research Team 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
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.
![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
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.
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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 User Research Team OKRs in a strategy map
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.
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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 User Research Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
OKRs to successfully save money to build an investment fund
OKRs to boost the company's overall revenue
OKRs to boost email's contribution to total revenue
OKRs to enhance Agile practices within the organization's community
OKRs to enter the US market
OKRs to boost Overall Account Health
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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