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Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the way to measure whether the CSFs are working.
Using CSFs and KPIs helps a business stay focused on the key actions that will keep it on track to achieving
its goals.
‘The best way to start to understand critical success factors (CSFs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) is to
see some examples. Also included in the examples below is the idea of targets. These are the level of
performance that is needed to reach the goals. The examples also include SMARTT goals. SMARTT stands for
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, targeted and timeframed.
Example 1: A restaurant
Goal: Increase profit by 5% by January next year by increasing throughput by 10% in lunch and dinner trade
without reducing our gross margins,
SF KPI Target
Market share % of business within a Skm radius 10%
Customer satisfaction % of customers who are satisfied 95%
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Using example 1 this type of thinking would look like this
To achieve the goalit is critical to have a share of the market, satisfied customers and quality meals.
The best indicator of whether we have market share will be how much business we get relative to other
restaurants (market share) in a five kilometre radius,
We will know we are on track to our goal when we have 10% market share.
Developing CSFs, KPIs and targets takes practice. Having them means you focus on the things that matter most
and you can keep track of progress towards your goals.
Situations change and CSFs, KPIs and targets may also need to change. They should be reviewed regularly
Other tools to use with CSFs and KPIs
CSFs and KPIs can be used in steps 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8 of the Cl&l - Continuous improvement and innovation
process.
Develop target outcomes and use the SMARTT goal tool before you develop CSFs and KPIs.
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