## Metadata - Author: [[made-to-measure-kpis|Made To Measure Kpis]] - Full Title:: How to Build a Killer KPI Tree in 7 Easy Steps - Category:: #🗞️Articles - Document Tags:: [[Metric trees|Metric Trees]], - URL:: https://c.vialoops.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmadetomeasurekpis.com%2Fbuilding-kpi-tree%2F/1/0100018f52d00309-48918cdc-6e03-48b3-9b7d-cccb8394f8ae-000000/jiwQUZtIqnmhlIaeCDYxD6dEK4Th7sFdTHp83iUGHDw=351 - Finished date:: [[2024-05-19]] ## Highlights > The KPI Tree method of **designing key performance indicators** was invented by Bernie Smith in 2011 and first appeared in his book, [KPI Checklists](https://madetomeasurekpis.com/kpi-books/kpi-checklists/) (published 2013). They expand on the concept of **driver trees** (from P-M Analysis, part of the Toyota Product System) and the **Strategy Maps** approach developed by Kaplan and Norton. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hy7xak83vytfwd0bqgdbd5kv)) > KPI Trees take a mission-focused approach while the **metrics tree** model is more operational. Organisations often use both together to connect executive approach with on-ground execution that the metrics tree tracks. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hy7xcy76zmdy00bd2vfp37ha))