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What are Protocol Designer 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've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Protocol Designer 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.

Protocol Designer OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Protocol Designer. 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 to establish the agency as top-notch 'Science First Responders'

  • ObjectiveTo establish the agency as top-notch 'Science First Responders'
  • KRTrain 70% of team in advanced scientific first respond techniques
  • TaskSelect a suitable advanced scientific first respond training program
  • TaskIdentify the team members to undergo scientific first respond training
  • TaskCoordinate with the training provider to schedule sessions
  • KRSuccessfully respond and resolve 30 science crisis situations
  • KRDevelop and implement at least 2 new science emergency protocols
  • TaskDesign two new emergency protocols based on findings
  • TaskResearch current best practices for science emergency protocols
  • TaskCommunicate and enforce new protocols across all science departments

OKRs to enhance the reliability of English language arts evaluations

  • ObjectiveEnhance the reliability of English language arts evaluations
  • KRDevelop and trial a new testing protocol with at least 100 students
  • TaskIdentify a group of 100 students for trial
  • TaskDesign a comprehensive testing protocol for assessment
  • TaskImplement the trial and collect data
  • KRImplement a comprehensive review of current assessment methods by experts
  • TaskIdentify experts in the field of our current assessment methods
  • TaskImplement feedback and recommendations from expert review
  • TaskOrganize a comprehensive review meeting with identified experts
  • KRAchieve a 25% reduction in mismatched marking outcomes compared to previous benchmarks
  • TaskIdentify inconsistencies in prior marking processes
  • TaskMonitor and adjust while comparing with previous benchmarks
  • TaskImplement improved, standardized marking guidelines

How to write your own Protocol Designer 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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability 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.

Protocol Designer 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 Protocol Designer OKRs

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

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 Protocol Designer OKR templates

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