Strategic Initiative On-Track Rate
Percentage of strategic initiatives rated Green (on track) in governance review
What is Strategic Initiative On-Track Rate?
Strategic initiative on-track rate is the percentage of tracked initiatives that are rated green, meaning on track. It shows how well the organisation is delivering the projects that support its strategy.
Strategy only works if initiatives are delivered, so this rate gives leaders a quick view of execution health.
How this KPI is measured
- Function
- Strategy & Projects
- Sub-function
- Strategy Execution
- Industry
- All Industries
- Type
- Leading
- Impact
- Operational
- Unit
- %
- Measurement frequency
- Monthly / Quarterly
- Formula
- (Initiatives rated Green / Total initiatives tracked) × 100
How to calculate it
Divide initiatives rated green by total initiatives tracked, and multiply by 100.
For example, if 24 of 40 initiatives are rated green, the on-track rate is 60%.
Use clear, consistent rules for red, amber and green ratings so that they mean the same thing across teams, and look into amber and red items, not just the total.
Where it is used
Monitoring strategy execution
See delivery health.
Focusing leadership attention
Find initiatives needing help.
Reporting to boards
Provide a clear summary.
How to improve it
Tips and common mistakes
- Ratings can be optimistic. Check them against evidence.
- Watch for initiatives that stay amber for a long time.
- Make it safe to report red.
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