The future of leadership is not just about adapting to change; it is about shaping it. As organizations traverse 2025, professionals who can transform challenges into strategic opportunities are more sought after than ever. The KPI Institute is responding with a dynamic training lineup developed to strengthen leadership and performance across industries. With both live online and in-person options available, these programs are adapted to the complex, technology-driven landscape that lies ahead.

The KPI Institute’s most in-demand certifications, such as Certified KPI Professional and Practitioner and Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, stand out as critical learning milestones for professionals looking to sharpen their strategic thinking and achieve measurable success. Courses such as AI Enablement Professional, OKR Professional, and Certified Data Analysis Professional equip participants with the skills and tools to stay ahead of emerging trends.

Moreover, The KPI Institute offers tailored live online group training programs that blend cutting-edge research, best practices, and world-class instructional design, powered by advanced online technology. Available anytime and anywhere, these programs are ideal for organizations of all sizes seeking to provide impactful and cost-effective development opportunities.

With a strong foundation in industry expertise and leadership, The KPI Institute has trained over 37,298 individuals across 60 countries as of March 2025. This demonstrates the company’s wide range of flexible solutions for those looking to advance their careers, explore new opportunities, or maintain their organization’s competitive edge.

Click the full schedule for live online and in-person classes in 2025:

• Live Online Calendar
• Face-to-Face Calendar – Dubai
• Face-to-Face Calendar – KSA
• Face-to-Face Calendar –  SEA
• Face-to-Face Calendar – MENA (Dubai + KSA)
• Face-to-Face Calendar – UK  ( London )

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the News section of Performance Magazine, Issue No. 32, 2025 – Employee Performance Edition.

The KPI Institute will release a range of publications in 2025 addressing key themes in strategy and performance management across various industries. Each publication offers a thorough examination of its respective topic, driven by the institute’s commitment to advance the field of strategy and performance management.

Among the highlights are the State of Strategy Management Practice and the Government Services Index (GSI). The State of Strategy Management Practice report, conducted by The KPI Institute in partnership with Systaems, explores the landscape of strategic planning, measurement, and execution, reflecting the realities faced by organizations in the MENA region. The report also examines challenges and success factors in areas such as business planning, performance management system architecture, key performance indicator (KPI) deployment, project management, organizational agility, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and automation.

Meanwhile, the GSI provides a comprehensive assessment of government service quality using 30 carefully selected indicators across five key dimensions—Future Readiness, Digitalization, Governance, Society Welfare, and Citizen Experience. These indicators were chosen from an initial pool of 913 indicators derived from over 40 indexes. Data from 122 countries allows the GSI to highlight top performers in each region and dimension. 

Also in the pipeline is the Top 25 KPIs series, which highlights KPIs across various sectors and functional areas. This includes the Top 25 Oil and Gas KPIs – 2025 Edition, Top 25 Customer Service KPIs – 2025 Edition, Top 25 Hospitality & Tourism KPIs – 2025 Edition, and Top 25 Telecommunications KPIs – 2025 Edition. Each report also covers strategies for KPI implementation, along with the latest practices in performance measurement.

For a more focused look at KPIs, the KPI of the Month (KPIoM) series is designed to spotlight a different KPI each month, offering definitions, calculation methods, and practical applications. Examples include % Return on Assets, % Employee Burnout Rate, and $ Internal Carbon Fee.

Moreover, quarterly editions of Performance Magazine will tackle pressing topics like employee performance, the use of AI in strategy, sustainability reporting, and government performance. Performance Magazine is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of its print edition this year, alongside the launch of a redesigned website.

To access all of The KPI Institute’s publications, visit the Marketplace today!

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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the News section of Performance Magazine, Issue No. 32, 2025 – Employee Performance Edition.

How do you navigate a ship when the weather is unpredictable and the map keeps changing?

That’s the dilemma that confronts most organizations today, where volatility, complexity, and perpetual change are the new normal. Under these conditions, successful strategy and performance management are no longer choices, but necessities. Business corporations are being asked to produce quantifiable results, react nimbly, and connect long-term vision to day-to-day action.

To assist professionals in dealing with such demands, The KPI Institute has published the Top 25 Strategy and Performance Management KPIs – 2025 Edition. The definitive report highlights the most effective key performance indicators (KPIs) through evidence-based usage data, empowering decision-makers with facts to fortify their performance architectures and achieve strategic success.

This edition is a part of the Top 25 KPIs – 2025 Edition report series authored by The KPI Institute. This provides new perspectives into implementation strategies of KPI and captures successful performance management practices in industry settings. Ranging across diverse indicators—beginning from Strategic Initiative Completion Rate to KPI Implementation Rate—the report depicts current usage trends developed through the dataset accumulated during the period from January 2023 through April 2024 using smartKPIs.com data.

The KPIs in this report are the most widely used metrics in strategy and performance management, offering practitioners a solid benchmark to measure and improve their existing measurement systems. For a quick overview, here are the top five out of the 25 KPIs from the report:

1. # Performance Management Capability Maturity Level – Measures the complexity of an organization’s performance measurement function and its alignment with international best practices, based on the maturity assessment framework developed by the Global Performance Audit Unit and The KPI Institute.
2. # Strategy Planning Capability Maturity Level – Assesses the complexity of the organization’s strategic planning function and its compliance with international best practices, using the maturity assessment framework developed by the Global Performance Audit Unit and The KPI Institute.
3. % Performance reports produced on time – Tracks the percentage of performance reports submitted as originally scheduled, relative to the total number of reports planned for submission.
4. # Operational performance reviews conducted – Evaluates how many formal assessments are carried out on operational processes, procedures, and outcomes during a specified period.
5. % Active KPIs – Calculates the percentage of KPIs that are actively tracked and monitored, compared to the total number of KPIs selected.

KPIs are the backbone of contemporary performance management. They help organizations track progress, identify problems, and realize strategic objectives. As sectors change and complexity increases, having access to real-time, accurate KPI benchmarks enables organizations to stay flexible and up to speed.

The Top 25 Strategy and Performance Management KPIs – 2025 Edition offers In-depth articles, where you can discover new thought leadership articles that dive into the Performance Measurement Concept Framework, prevalent KPI use challenges, and 10 pragmatic tactics for more effective KPI implementation. It also features improved documentation templates with revised forms that now highlight the most important information of every KPI, making them simpler to comprehend, communicate, and incorporate into performance systems. All KPIs have been extensively reviewed and updated to address the most recent business trends, so the report continues to be a current and useful resource.

Whether you’re revitalizing an existing measurement system or advocating for KPI adoption within your organization, the Top 25 Strategy and Performance Management KPIs – 2025 Edition is an essential resource for keeping pace with performance management best practices. You can download the digital version via the TKI Marketplace or get your hands on the print version by ordering via Amazon. Secure your copy today!

Change is the only constant in the business landscape, and as it continues to undergo rapid transformation in 2025, a deep understanding of emerging global trends has become essential for professionals in performance and strategy management. From consultants and trainers to educators and those in customer-facing roles, adapting to change is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative.

The 2025 Global Trends Brief, by The KPI Institute, emerges as a vital resource, which offer comprehensive insights into the forces set to shape the strategic direction of organizations worldwide. Drawing from an extensive analysis of over 100 industry publications, expert commentaries, and in-depth studies, the report highlights the primary drivers of change across six critical dimensions: Geopolitical, Economic, Socio-Cultural, Environmental, Technological, and Legal.

For instance, current geopolitical developments—such as alliance realignments, nuclear threats, and persistent disruptions in global supply chains—call for strategies that emphasize supply chain diversification and local sourcing.

In the economic dimension, inflation fluctuations, economic stability, and structural shifts are prompting organizations to reevaluate their approaches in order to remain resilient and responsive.

The technological landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. To remain competitive, organizations must prioritize AI skill development, talent retention, and the integration of AI risk mitigation systems. These actions support regulatory compliance, enhance customer trust, and drive stronger performance.

On the socio-cultural front, talent shortages and changing employee expectations are encouraging companies to invest in initiatives that improve the employee experience, engagement, well-being, and career growth.

The environmental dimension is increasingly influential, with rising environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments and the accelerated growth of green energy and mobility transforming how organizations approach strategy and performance management.

Meanwhile, the legal environment is marked by greater scrutiny and stricter enforcement. The rise of AI risks and ongoing regulatory developments—particularly concerning data privacy, monitoring, and governance—require organizations to implement systems that ensure compliance and strengthen resilience.

The 2025 Global Trends Brief not only outlines the challenges across each dimension but also provides actionable recommendations to strengthen operational agility, improve resilience, and drive sustainable growth.

For over two decades, The KPI Institute has led the global field in strategy and performance management. Renowned for its structured methodologies and robust research, The KPI Institute continues to provide the tools and insights needed to navigate today’s complexities and prepare for the uncertainties ahead.

To explore the full list of key drivers, their implications, and expert-backed recommendations for strategic and performance-oriented adaptation, download the 2025 Global Trends Brief on TKI Marketplace.