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KPI (key performance indicator)

A KPI is a measurable value that shows how well you are achieving an important business objective.

Written by Reflective Data experts · updated Oct 5, 2026

A KPI is not just any metric. It is tied to a goal, has a target and an owner. Most teams need a handful, not dozens.

Define each KPI precisely so everyone reads the same number the same way.

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