According to a poll conducted by The KPI Institute on LinkedIn, Selecting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) has been highlighted as the most difficult aspect in deploying KPIs, with more than 50% of respondents choosing this option when asked: “What is the most challenging aspect in working with KPIs?”.
KPI selection is a process which seems simple, yet is inherently complex, due to the interdependencies involved. Here are 15 things to consider before embarking on this journey.
When we talk about configuring KPIs,what we mean is that after you select the ones you think are right, you create a comprehensive documentation of each and every relevant set of details for each KPI and activate them, so that the data these indicators collect will be easily reported on and analyzed.
In order to get a grasp on how the processes of KPI documentation and configuration work, we have 15 tips for you to keep in mind at all times.
1. Link KPIs – upstream with business objectives and downstream with organizational initiatives.
KPIs should be connected to organizational objective as they make objectives SMART. Initiatives should be establish to support the achievement of objectives by improving KPI results.