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Ten characteristics of a good KPI

by Erik Hoffmann on Jun 19th, 2007

A list of 10 characteristics of a good KPI published by TDWI:

#1. KPIs Reflect Strategic Value Drivers
#2. KPIs Are Defined by “Executives”
#3. KPIs Cascade throughout an Organization
#4. KPIs Are Based on Corporate Standards
#5. KPIs Are Based on Valid Data
#6. KPIs Must Be Easy to Comprehend
#7. KPIs Are Always Relevant
#8. KPIs Provide Context
#9. KPIs Empower Users
#10. KPIs Lead to Positive Action