——/glossary · Business Operations
Metric
Definition
A metric is any quantifiable measure used to track and assess the status of a process, activity, or outcome.
——In depth
A metric is a number that describes some aspect of a business — how many, how much, how fast, or how often. Metrics are the raw measurements; the ones chosen to judge success against goals are elevated to KPIs.
Not every metric deserves attention. A "vanity metric" looks impressive but does not inform a decision, while an actionable metric changes what you would do next. Choosing which metrics to track is itself a strategic act.
↳From theory to traction
Put Metric to work this week.
Knowing the term is step one. The business kits ship the systems and templates that turn concepts like this into a running operation.