KPI Graph portlet

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provide the means to track critical performance variables over time. The KPI Graph portlet displays graphical representations of KPIs.

The KPI Graph portlet displays the Actual, Target, and Variance values for each KPI. When one KPI is selected for the portlet, it is shown as a gauge on the Start Center. When more than one KPI is selected, a bar chart is displayed.

Tip: To avoid skewing the graphical presentation, add graphs of only one type, either decimal or percentage.

Colors are used for an at-a-glance estimate of the value, and caution and alert values can be set. When the value of the KPI is in the safe zone, it is green. When the value of the KPI is between the caution and alert values, it is yellow. And when the value of the KPI is above the alert value, it is red.

There is also a status indicator of the directional trend since the last reading. For example, if a KPI is yellow but was previously red, then this trend is good. But if it is yellow and was previously green this trend is cause for concern.

Tip: Consider changing the name that is displayed on the Start Center if you create more than one KPI Graph group. You can use display names to reflect how you work. For example, the display name can indicate how often you perform actions, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. Or a display name can indicate the category to which actions belong, such as personnel or equipment.

The same information is displayed in the KPI List portlet, but in text format. You can display different KPIs in KPI List and KPI Graph.