Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course LM-029
KPI Measurement & Reporting
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential tools for measuring progress, improving accountability, and supporting b... The outline covers Foundations of KPI Measurement, Designing KPI Systems and Data Collection, KP...
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16 sessions
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16 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential tools for measuring progress, improving accountability, and supporting better business decisions. However, many organizations struggle with selecting the right KPIs, collecting accurate data, and presenting results in a meaningful way. This course provides participants with practical tools to design effective KPIs, build reporting systems, analyse performance trends, and communicate results clearly to management and stakeholders.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, dashboard workshops, group discussions, reporting exercises, data analysis activities, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand the purpose and value of KPIs
- Design SMART and relevant performance indicators
- Build effective KPI measurement frameworks
- Improve data collection and reporting accuracy
- Analyse trends and interpret performance results
- Create dashboards and executive reports
- Use KPIs to support strategic decisions
- Drive accountability and continuous improvement
Target Audience
- Managers and Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Business Analysts
- Performance Management Staff
- HR and Finance Professionals
- Project Managers
- Anyone responsible for monitoring and reporting performance
Target Competencies
- KPI Development
- Performance Measurement
- Data Analysis
- Dashboard Reporting
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Communication Skills
- Continuous Improvement
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the purpose and value of KPIs
- Design SMART and relevant performance indicators
- Build effective KPI measurement frameworks
- Improve data collection and reporting accuracy
- Analyse trends and interpret performance results
- Create dashboards and executive reports
- Use KPIs to support strategic decisions
- Drive accountability and continuous improvement
Who should attend
Target audience
- Managers and Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Business Analysts
- Performance Management Staff
- HR and Finance Professionals
- Project Managers
- Anyone responsible for monitoring and reporting performance
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, dashboard workshops, group discussions, reporting exercises, data analysis activities, and real workplace examples.
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Foundations of KPI Measurement
- Definition and purpose of KPIs
- Difference between KPIs, metrics, and measures
- Characteristics of effective and SMART KPIs
- Aligning KPIs with strategy and objectives
- Common mistakes in KPI selection
- Building a KPI measurement framework
- Exercise: Review and improve sample KPIs
Day 2
Designing KPI Systems and Data Collection
- Identifying critical success factors
- Selecting leading and lagging indicators
- Defining formulas, targets, and ownership
- Data sources and collection methods
- Improving data quality and consistency
- Governance for KPI management
- Exercise: Create KPI scorecards for a department
Day 3
KPI Analysis and Performance Reporting
- Reading KPI trends and performance signals
- Variance analysis against targets
- Root cause analysis for underperformance
- Benchmarking internal and external results
- Writing clear performance commentary
- Turning data into management insights
- Exercise: Analyse a KPI performance report
Day 4
Dashboards and Executive Communication
- Principles of effective dashboard design
- Visual presentation of KPI data
- Choosing charts and reporting formats
- Executive summaries and management reporting
- Presenting results to senior leadership
- Storytelling with performance data
- Exercise: Build a management dashboard layout
Day 5
KPI Improvement and Strategic Decisions
- Using KPIs for continuous improvement
- Linking KPIs to accountability and incentives
- Reviewing and refreshing outdated indicators
- KPI use in strategic planning and forecasting
- Digital tools and automation in KPI reporting
- Final case study: Design a KPI reporting framework
- Course review and action planning
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does KPI Measurement & Reporting (LM-029) cover?
This course covers Leadership and Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 1 - 5 June 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
Managers and Supervisors, Team Leaders, Business Analysts
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Paris.
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