Course Description
Introduction
A strong performance measurement framework helps organizations track what matters, make better decisions, and create accountability. This practical program builds core skills in selecting the right measurement approach, designing KPI governance (roles, rules, cadence), standardizing KPI definitions, and running simple performance review routines that drive action.
Course Objectives
• Understand common performance measurement frameworks and when to use them
• Build a KPI governance model with clear roles and decision rights
• Standardize KPI definitions, ownership, and data sources
• Set targets, thresholds, and reporting cadence
• Run effective performance reviews and action tracking
Target Audience
• Performance measurement and corporate planning specialists
• Strategy, PMO, and transformation teams
• Department KPI owners and focal points
• Analysts building reports and dashboards
• Anyone responsible for performance reporting and governance
Course Outlines
Day 1: Frameworks and Measurement Foundations
• Why performance measurement fails (common pitfalls)
• Framework overview: logic model, BSC, OKRs (simple comparison)
• Leading vs lagging indicators; output vs outcome
• Selecting what to measure from strategy and services
• Activity: Map objectives to measures using a simple template
Day 2: KPI Governance Model and Roles
• KPI lifecycle: design, approve, track, review, improve
• Governance roles: sponsor, KPI owner, data owner, steward
• RACI and decision rights (add/change/remove KPIs)
• Policies: naming, frequency, revisions, documentation
• Workshop: Draft a KPI governance charter (one page)
Day 3: KPI Standards and Definition Management
• KPI definition sheet: formula, scope, exclusions, source, frequency
• Data lineage basics and “single source of truth” concepts
• Data quality checks and validation rules
• Version control and change log for KPI definitions
• Activity: Build a mini KPI library (10 KPIs) with definitions
Day 4: Targets, Thresholds, and Reporting Cadence
• Baselines, benchmarks, and target-setting methods
• Thresholds and RAG rules (simple scoring)
• Reporting packs: what leaders need (trend, drivers, actions)
• Escalation triggers and exception reporting
• Case study: Improve a KPI report and make it decision-ready
Day 5: Performance Reviews, Actions, and Continuous Improvement
• Running review meetings: agenda, roles, and timeboxing
• Root-cause basics (5 Whys) and corrective action planning
• Action tracking: owners, deadlines, follow-up discipline
• Quarterly/annual KPI refresh and retirement rules
