Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
OKRs, KPIs & performance goals · Core

Outcome metric

Also called: results metric

ELI5

A number showing the effect or result produced.

Used in conversation

“Keep outcome metric on the dashboard, but show the definition and reporting period beside it.”

Definition

A measure of the effect or result produced.

Here “Outcome metric” means: A measure of the effect or result produced.

Pitch context

You will see “Outcome 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

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