Executive KPI Dashboard
Combine delivery, cost, schedule and stakeholder satisfaction into one executive KPI score.
KPI = 100 × (0.3·Delivery + 0.25·Cost + 0.25·Schedule + 0.20·Satisfaction)Interpretation Guide
- 80 – 100Green.
- 60 – 79Amber.
- < 60Red.
Example
Delivery 0.9, Cost 0.95, Schedule 0.85, Satisfaction 0.8 → KPI ≈ 87.
Real-world use cases
- C-level dashboards
- Quarterly business reviews
- Board reports
Common mistakes
- Cherry-picking metrics that look favourable
Professional tips
- Publish trend, not only spot value
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the weights?
Yes — adjust 0.30/0.25/0.25/0.20 to match your organization's priorities.
What this tool does
Combine delivery, cost, schedule and stakeholder satisfaction into one executive KPI score.
It applies the standard formula KPI = 100 × (0.3·Delivery + 0.25·Cost + 0.25·Schedule + 0.20·Satisfaction) so planners, schedulers and PMOs get a defensible number they can put in front of a steering committee.
Looking for the underlying terminology? Open the PM Glossary or the PM Cheat Sheet for quick references on EVM, scheduling and risk terms.
When to use it
- C-level dashboards
- Quarterly business reviews
- Board reports
Typical owners: project managers, planning engineers, project controls leads and PMO analysts running weekly or monthly performance reviews on EPC, infrastructure, IT and construction projects.
How to interpret the result
Treat the number as a signal, not a verdict. Read it together with the trend over the last 3–6 reporting periods, the critical-path status, and the risk register before you change the plan.
- Compare against the baseline, not against another project.
- Investigate the drivers behind the value before reporting it up.
- Pair it with at least one complementary KPI (cost, schedule, risk or quality).
Worked example
Delivery 0.9, Cost 0.95, Schedule 0.85, Satisfaction 0.8 → KPI ≈ 87.
In a real project review, document the inputs, the resulting value, the interpretation, and the corrective action you committed to. That audit trail is what turns a calculator output into a controls decision.
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