Kicking It Up A Notch With KPIs

Overview:

The adage, “what gets measured, gets managed,” has never been more true than it is today. Organizations of all kinds and sizes are creating systems and processes to categorize, track, and report on many of their operations by creating reports featuring key performance indicators (KPIs). This course will teach you about many different kinds of KPIs. Further, you will learn how to find data and use tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI to measure performance. You will also identify the benefits and drawbacks of using KPIs in management philosophies like holacracy to make it easier for employees to know in real time where they stand.

Course Content:

In this course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:

• Types of KPIs
• How to look for data in your existing systems
• The basics of data prep tools
• Tools for tracking and reporting on KPIs

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to: 

• Identify the correct definition for terms associated with key performance indicators from a list of options
• Differentiate the benefits and limitations of using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau for reporting KPIs
• When presented with the name of an Excel or Power Query feature discussed in the session, select the definition that best describes the feature
• List examples of KPIs that might be useful in many business environments

Who Will Benefit:

Accounting and financial professionals who want to learn and utilize best practices for measuring business performance