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Start with the strategic goal:  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________  \n2. Define what success looks like:  \n3. Identify what needs to be measured:  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________  \n4. Choose the KPI that best reflects performance:  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________  \n5. Confirm you have data to track it:  \n_____________________________________________________________________________________  \nSECTION 3—KPI DEFINITION TEMPLATE  \nKPI Name:  \nDefinition:  \nFormula:  \nData Source:  \nOwner:  \n\n| Target: |\n| --- |\n| Frequency (Monthly / Quarterly): |\n\nSECTION 4—KPI SCORECARD TEMPLATE  \nKPI:  \n\n| Target vs Actual: |\n| --- |\n| Status (Green / Yellow / Red): |\n| Notes: |\n\nSECTION 5—DASHBOARD BUILDER  \nSelect Your Top KPIs (8–12 recommended):  \nDashboard Sections:  \n• Impact KPIs  \n• Operational KPIs  \n• Financial KPIs  \n• People KPIs Notes:  \nSECTION 6—MONTHLY REVIEW QUESTIONS  \n1. What is on track?  \n\n| 2. What is off track? |\n| --- |\n| 3. What decisions are needed? |\n| 4. 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