OKRs, KPIs & performance goals · Working

Impact metric

Also called: impact indicator

ELI5

A number showing longer-term change attributable or related to an intervention.

Used in conversation

“Compare impact metric with the same cohort and period before drawing a conclusion.”

Definition

A measure of longer-term change attributable or related to an intervention.

Here “Impact metric” means: A measure of longer-term change attributable or related to an intervention.

Pitch context

You will see “Impact metric” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches okrs, kpis & performance goals.

Why it matters: In okrs, kpis & performance goals, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

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