Title: “Collaborate with confidence : Master your Team workflow”
Objectives:
- Increase accountability and transparency in the learning process.
- Establish clear, measurable goals for learners and Learning Facilitators.
- Align objectives with the mission and values of JKKN Institutions.
- Improve learning outcomes, efficiency, and collaboration.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility.
The Context:
JKKN Institutions sought to enhance the effectiveness of the learning process, identifying challenges in traditional goal-setting and evaluation. The OKR (Objectives and Key Results) method emerged as a solution, implemented across organisational levels, including Cluster Level Coordinators, Committee Coordinators, Co-Coordinators, and Learning Facilitators, in alignment with the IQAC framework.
The Practice:
OKR is implemented across JKKN Institutions, cascading from institutional to individual levels. Objectives are high-level, aspirational goals aligned with JKKN’s mission, and Key Results are quantifiable targets tracked using the Taskade App. The practice involves structured coordination, with Learning Facilitators responsible for implementing Key Results, regular quarterly check-ins, and ongoing support and resources. Constraints include initial buy-in, time and effort for tracking, and consistent implementation.
Evidence of Success:
- Improved student performance, engagement, and retention.
- Increased accountability and transparency, demonstrated through regular progress reviews.
- Enhanced motivation and focus among Learning Facilitators and learners.
- Better relationships with industry partners, leading to collaboration and resources.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
- Initial resistance to OKR adoption, requiring communication and training.
- Time and resource constraints for defining and tracking Key Results.
- Adapting to changing priorities, requiring flexibility and leadership support.
- Resources include training, technical support (e.g., Taskade App), and ongoing feedback mechanisms.
Notes:
- Customization to the specific institutional context, clear role definitions, and continuous review are vital.
- The implementation demonstrates OKRs potential to significantly improve learning effectiveness and transparency, aligning stakeholders towards common goals.
- Consideration of shared objectives can foster teamwork and collaboration across the organisation.