Project KPI (Health Indicators)

     

    Project KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are measurable values used to track how well a project is performing against its goals—things like timeline, budget, quality, and outcomes.

     

    Think of them as the “health check” of a project.

     

    By default, the Inspire Planner Project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) include three (3) standard values - Green, Amber and Red. When a project is added to a Portfolio, these health indicators are displayed as icons.

     

     

     

    Please Note: 

    Project KPIs (or health indicators) are manually managed by default and do not update automatically.

     

    If you would like KPIs to adjust dynamically, you can configure a Flow in Salesforce to automate updates based on your organization’s definition of project health. For example, some organizations may prioritize budget performance, while others may focus on timelines or delivery milestones.

     

    To implement this, you’ll first need to identify the key success factors that define project health in your organization and determine which Project fields track those values. From there, you can establish thresholds that dictate when and how KPI values should be updated.

     

    For example, the “Days Overdue” field on the Project can be used to drive the Schedule KPI. You can design a Flow that monitors changes to this field and, based on defined thresholds, automatically updates the Schedule health indicator accordingly.


    Add New Colour Values to Project KPIs

    Need more colour options for your Project KPIs? You can add them easily—this section will guide you through the process.

     

    1. Click on the Gear Icon in the top right corner and go to Setup.


       
    2. Enter "picklist" in the Quick Find box and click on Picklist Value Sets.


       
    3. Click on Status Indicators.


       
    4. Next, under Values, click on New.


       
    5. Enter each value as its own row. The following values are supported:
       
      • Blue
      • Purple
      • Orange
      • Orange
      • Yellow
      • Gray

      Check the box for "Add the new picklist values to all Record Types that use this Global Value Set." and click on Save.

      These new values automatically appear as options in all of the Inspire Planner Project KPIs.


       
    6. The new values you added will now be displayed in the picklist for your Project KPIs, and they will display in the Portfolio as an LED indicator.


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