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Resource roundup: 12 results-focused tools for fixing employee performance problems

July 16th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “Resource roundup: 12 results-focused tools for fixing employee performance problems”

 

Employee performance is a constant focus for organizations that expect results. But achieving strong individual outcomes takes more than periodic reviews or general encouragement. It requires clear targets, regular feedback, relevant data, and well-defined processes.

This roundup brings together a full set of tools, guides, and learning materials from The KPI Institute. These references remain relevant across roles and time because they focus on practical action—planning, evaluating, developing, and following up on performance. Whether you’re an HR professional, manager, or business leader, you’ll find clear ways to align employees with goals, track progress, and improve results.

  1. Employee Performance Evaluation: This session explains how to assess employee performance using objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), competencies, and behaviors. It includes techniques for linking performance results with compensation and recognition.
  2. Performance Improvement Essentials: Gain practical techniques for managing performance through data, structured follow-up, and clear accountability. The webinar introduces methods for tracking actions and reviewing progress across business units.
  3. Understanding Personal Performance: This webinar focuses on individual performance tracking. It provides principles for setting personal goals and using tools and apps for measuring activity, effort, and progress.
  4. Cross-Cultural Management: Explore key concepts for leading diverse teams, with guidance on navigating cultural dimensions, work style differences, and communication barriers.
  5. Performance Magazine Issue No. 32, 2025 – Employee Performance Edition: Available as a FREE digital edition, this issue focuses on how culture connects to performance. It explores how systems, behaviors, and everyday practices contribute to consistent outcomes across teams and departments.
  6. The Employee Performance Management Playbook: In this article, you’ll discover how to integrate individual goals, KPIs, and development plans into daily work through a structured performance planning approach.
  7. The Human Resources KPI Dictionary: This dictionary presents a detailed structure of KPIs used across major HR areas. It helps with both setting up and refining performance measurement frameworks for departments and roles.
  8. Top 25 Compensation and Benefits KPIs of 2011–2012: This collection of KPIs remains a valuable reference for anyone designing or refining compensation frameworks. Find some of the most viewed and widely used metrics for pay and benefits—complete with standard definitions, formulas, and practical suggestions.
  9. Top 25 Retention KPIs of 2011–2012: These retention and engagement metrics continue to offer timeless insights for building long-term staff continuity. The report features key indicators used to track turnover, engagement, and related costs—ideal for guiding or benchmarking today’s HR strategies.
  10. Individual Performance Management System – Guide: Access a comprehensive framework for building employee performance systems, featuring 15 editable templates like job descriptions, scorecards, and evaluation forms.
  11. Individual Performance Evaluation and Follow-Up Templates: These templates help track performance activities and support review discussions. Tools include a daily activity log, feedback guide, initiative tracker, development plan, and rewards policy.
  12. Quick Guides for Developing an IPM System: Support your implementation of performance processes with these step-by-step resources on behavior selection, objective setting, role assignments, and evaluation planning.

These resources give you the structure to plan, track, and improve employee performance across any department or team. Consistent output starts with consistent management!

From AI to skills-first hiring: report reveals what’s disrupting business right now

July 2nd, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “From AI to skills-first hiring: report reveals what’s disrupting business right now”

Just as individuals must adapt to changes in their personal lives, such as shifting priorities and new tools, organizations must also respond to broader shifts in the environment in which they operate. Today, sociocultural changes and technological advancements are playing a pivotal role in redefining how strategy is crafted and how performance is managed. 

The 2025 Global Trends Brief, by The KPI Institute, emerges as a vital resource, offering 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.

In our previous article, we explored the Geopolitical and Economic drivers, where we highlighted how global power shifts, inflation, and supply chain instability are influencing organizational strategy, risk management, and performance.

In this follow-up, we now explore the Sociocultural and Technological trends that are redefining the workforce and transforming business operations. From artificial intelligence (AI) integration and cybersecurity to shifting workplace values and talent models, these forces are reshaping how organizations operate and compete in a modern business world.

Sociocultural advancements reshape workforce strategies

According to the 2025 Global Trends Brief, organizations are no longer relying solely on traditional methods to attract and retain talent. Instead, skills-first hiring has gained momentum, signaling a shift away from degree-based qualifications. Companies are placing higher value on practical capabilities, real-world experience, and adaptability.

Meanwhile, employee experience, mental health, and professional development have emerged as critical priorities. With hybrid work environments now the norm, businesses are addressing the challenges of talent shortages, workforce engagement, and well-being. In this evolving landscape, AI integration is also redefining talent strategies, enabling more targeted hiring, upskilling programs, and reduced turnover.

Notably, women-led businesses are expected to lead innovation across high-growth sectors such as healthcare and technology, signaling a sociocultural shift toward more inclusive and resilient leadership models.

However, as older generations retire in large numbers, many industries are facing a looming talent gap. This trend is pushing organizations to invest in internal development, cross-training, and more flexible working models to future-proof their workforce.

Technology continues to disrupt and empower

On the technological front, AI’s evolving ecosystem is transforming business operations across industries. One major development is the rapid advancement of DeepSeek, which has raised national security concerns in the U.S., emphasizing the growing complexity of international AI competition.

At the organizational level, cybersecurity has become a top priority. As autonomous and agentic AI systems begin to carry out tasks with minimal human input, ensuring safe and ethical deployment is paramount. Businesses are now exploring how these AI agents can handle routine tasks, enabling employees to focus on high-value work.

Generative AI (GenAI) is also set to revolutionize operations, particularly in supply chain management, by automating decision-making, improving forecasting accuracy, and streamlining logistics. Meanwhile, the convergence of quantum computing and AI is opening new frontiers in data processing and problem-solving, with implications for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to finance.

After years of software dominance, hardware innovation is staging a comeback. From advanced chips designed for AI workloads to energy-efficient processors, the renewed focus on physical infrastructure is enabling AI systems to operate at higher speeds and lower costs.

As sociocultural and technological trends continue to evolve, they’re not just shaping operations. But they are also redefining the core of strategy, leadership, and performance. Explore the full insights, including key figures, referenced studies, and detailed analysis on how each component impacts strategy and performance management practices. Download the full 2025 Global Trends Brief, available on the TKI Marketplace. Stay tuned for our upcoming articles as we unpack the remaining two drivers in detail.

What geopolitical and economic drivers reshape strategy and performance management today

June 11th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “What geopolitical and economic drivers reshape strategy and performance management today”

The 2025 Global Trends Brief, by The KPI Institute, emerges as a vital resource, offering 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.

In this article, we take a closer look at the first two driving factors, which are Geopolitical and Economic. Let’s unpack the early signals of change that are already influencing how businesses approach strategy, risk, and performance. 

Geopolitical: rising tensions, shifting alliances

Geopolitical instability is increasingly disrupting the flow of goods, capital, and operations. Ongoing global conflicts are straining supply chains, leading to delays, elevated costs, and strategic uncertainty for multinational organizations.

At a broader level, traditional alliances are shifting. The U.S. is aligning more closely with Russia, while its relationship with Europe continues to diverge, signaling a notable departure from past geopolitical norms. This realignment hints at a fragmented global order, where businesses must closely monitor political developments to safeguard continuity.

Further adding to the complexity is the growing risk of nuclear escalation, driven by the wider spread of nuclear technology and intensifying rivalries among nuclear-armed states. With state-based armed conflicts expected to rise in both frequency and intensity, organizations face a heightened need for agile, responsive strategies.

Meanwhile, new U.S. tariffs on major trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, are reshaping global trade dynamics. These policy shifts are prompting companies to reassess sourcing models and diversify supply networks to remain resilient.

Economic: resilience with underlying shifts

Despite geopolitical turbulence, the global economy shows signs of steadiness. Headline inflation is projected to ease throughout most of 2025, although the possibility of further tariff increases later in the year could create upward pressure in the second half.

Growth remains moderate but consistent, with a clear demonstration of economic resilience. Underneath this surface, however, a long-term transfer of global wealth and power is taking place—from the West to the East—reshaping global investment patterns and economic influence.

Small businesses are playing an increasingly central role, driving innovation and contributing significantly to job creation and local growth. Meanwhile, the global unemployment rate holds steady, offering a layer of stability in an otherwise evolving economic landscape.

These two forces offer only a glimpse of what’s shaping business in 2025. To explore key figures, referenced studies, and detailed analysis on how each component impacts strategy and performance management practices, download the full 2025 Global Trends Brief by The KPI Institute. Stay tuned for our upcoming articles as we unpack the remaining four drivers in detail.

2025 mid-year recap: key publications from The KPI Institute

June 4th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “2025 mid-year recap: key publications from The KPI Institute”

The first half of 2025 has been marked by a series of strategic publications from The KPI Institute, underscoring its continued commitment to advancing the field of strategy and performance management. These publications address emerging challenges and opportunities across industries, providing in-depth analysis, practical frameworks, and actionable insights for professionals and organizations worldwide. This mid-year recap highlights the most impactful releases to date, each reflecting the Institute’s mission to support sustainable performance and informed decision-making.

One of the key highlights is the 2025 Global Trends Brief. It is a secondary research report that analyzes the critical forces reshaping the global business environment. Drawing on insights from over 100 leading research and consultancy sources, the Brief presents a clear, data-driven overview of the trends influencing strategy and performance today. Covering themes such as geopolitical developments, artificial intelligence, and evolving regulatory landscapes, the report provides valuable guidance on how these shifts impact decision-making, operational resilience, and long-term strategic planning.

Another significant contribution is the Top 25 KPIs Series, which showcases key performance indicators (KPIs)  across various industries and functional areas. Released in the first half of the year are the Top 25 Oil and Gas KPIs – 2025 Edition, Top 25 Strategy and Performance Management KPIs – 2025 Edition, and Top 25 Local Government KPIs – 2025 Edition. Each report includes not only curated KPI lists but also practical guidance on implementation, along with the latest developments in performance measurement.

For professionals seeking a focused exploration of individual KPIs, the KPI of the Month (KPIoM) series provides in-depth profiles of key metrics. Each feature includes definitions, calculation formulas, and real-world applications. Recent editions have highlighted indicators such as % Return on Assets, % Employee Burnout Rate, $ Internal Carbon Fee, % Production Schedule Attainment, and % First Call Resolution Rate.

Further expanding its KPI-related resources, The KPI Institute released new entries in the KPIs for Industries infographic series during the first half of 2025. These include KPI sets for health and healthcare providers, medical laboratories, and pharmacies. Each infographic leverages Value Flow Analysis—a methodology that maps how value is generated across industry-specific processes—and offers detailed definitions, component metrics, and calculation methods. These resources are designed to support targeted performance improvement initiatives at both strategic and operational levels.

In addition, The KPI Institute launched the first quarterly edition of its flagship publication for the year: Performance Magazine Issue No. 32 – Employee Performance Edition. This edition explores how organizational culture functions not merely as a background element but as a fundamental enabler of performance. Featuring expert commentary, models, and practical tools, the issue encourages professionals to treat culture as a strategic resource—something to be intentionally shaped and applied to reinforce engagement, alignment, and long-term success.

To explore these publications and more, visit the TKI Marketplace and gain access to the latest resources in strategy and performance management.

The KPI Institute announces new 2025 publications on strategy, performance, industry KPIs

May 21st, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “The KPI Institute announces new 2025 publications on strategy, performance, industry KPIs”

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.

What are the key trends shaping performance and strategy management in 2025?

May 7th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “What are the key trends shaping performance and strategy management in 2025?”

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.

Performance Magazine’s new edition explores impact of culture on employee performance

April 30th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “Performance Magazine’s new edition explores impact of culture on employee performance”

Performance Magazine, the business publication of The KPI Institute, proudly announces the release of its Employee Performance Edition. This issue highlights how organizational culture drives employee performance and strengthens workplace engagement across various dimensions. Culture is increasingly recognized as a core driver of success, influencing how employees work, interact, and contribute to company objectives. The edition explores how cultural values can be applied to create environments where high performance is integrated into daily operations.

The cover story, “When Culture Becomes the System: How Continuous Performance Management Transforms Today’s Organizations,” discusses how continuous performance management systems, when aligned with cultural values, lead to more effective and consistent results. By embedding these principles into everyday activities, organizations can better align teams with business objectives and boost overall performance.

This edition also explores key trends transforming the workplace, including shifts in employee benefits, engagement, and satisfaction. It addresses the impact of phenomena like “The Great Detachment,” “dry promotions,” and presenteeism. It also examines the return-to-office debate, the influence of microcultures within teams, and the need for global organizations to build adaptive cultures that connect diverse employee backgrounds, support collaboration, and promote quick decision-making in a fast-changing world.

Interviews with industry leaders offer insights into creating a performance-oriented culture, highlighting the importance of transparency, collaboration, and trust in guiding organizational behavior. They also highlight how performance evaluations are shifting toward a greater focus on results, moving away from traditional ratings. The discussion also touches on sustainability’s role in organizational culture, emphasizing its value as a core principle rather than just a regulatory requirement.

As Performance Magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary, this edition marks the first issue of the year and kicks off a year-long celebration of a decade of leadership in performance management.

The digital version of Performance Magazine’s Employee Performance Edition is available for free on the TKI Marketplace, while the print version can be purchased on Amazon.

Five must-know terms from The KPI Institute’s Data Visualization Glossary and their Arabic translations

April 9th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “Five must-know terms from The KPI Institute’s Data Visualization Glossary and their Arabic translations”

Clear communication is the cornerstone of effective data visualization. However, the language we use to describe visual tools often suffers from ambiguity, especially when terms are translated without consideration of their intended function or context. Recognizing this challenge, The KPI Institute developed a Data Visualization Glossary, not just to define terms but to reimagine them for Arabic speakers in a way that preserves clarity and purpose.

In crafting the Arabic version of this glossary, The KPI Institute didn’t simply translate English terms word-for-word. Instead, they first refined the definition, distilling each term’s essence, and then created an Arabic equivalent that reflects the concept as clearly and familiarly as possible for native speakers. The result is a carefully cultivated glossary in which each Arabic term stands independently, free from being a mere counterpart to another language. 

Furthermore, the glossary is structured into three main sections for ease of use: Contextual Index, Terms and Definitions, and Arabic-English Index. This ensures readers can navigate the content intuitively, whether looking for a specific term or exploring broader concepts.

In this article, let’s dive into the five must-know terms from the glossary and how they’ve been thoughtfully translated into Arabic.

In the process—almost like starting from scratch—The KPI Institute took the opportunity to untangle the overlapping use of certain English terms often used interchangeably without clear distinctions. Terms like chart, graph, and diagram tend to blur into each other, leading to confusion. To bring clarity, here are the deliberate distinctions made by The KPI institute:

 

    • Chart – A visual representation that conveys values of qualitative or quantitative variables.

Context: Data reporting channels

رسم بياني – رسم يعبر عن قيم متغيرات نوعية أو كمية

السياق: وسائل عرض البيانات

 

    • Diagram – A conceptual drawing without qualitative or quantitative values, used to illustrate abstract ideas and concepts.

Context: Data reporting channels

مخطط نظري – رسم نظري لا يضم مرمزات لقيم نوعية أو كمية، يستخدم لتوضيح الأفكار والمفاهيم المجردة

السياق: وسائل عرض البيانات

 

    • Graph – Anything drawn for explanatory purposes, which may rely on data values as a chart or simply illustrate theoretical concepts as a diagram.

Context: Data reporting channels

رسم – أي شيء مرسوم بغرض التوضيح، قد يعتمد على قيم بيانية فيكون رسًًما بيانًًّيا، أو لا يعتمد إلّا على مفاهيم نظرية فيكون مخطّطًا نظريا

السياق: وسائل عرض البيانات

 

In addition, the glossary carefully distinguishes more commonly confused terms, such as the difference between grid and gridlines.

 

    • Grid – An imagined network of vertical and horizontal lines, visualizing them on the drawing space helps to divide it and distribute the design elements according to clear templates.

Context: Grid elements

شبكة الخلفية – شبكة متخيلة من خطوط عامودية وأفقية، يساعد تخيلها على فراغ الرسم على تقسيمه وتوزيع عناصر التصميم وفق قوالب واضحة

السياق: عناصر شبكة الخلفية

    • Gridlines – Vertical and horizontal lines on charts using the Cartesian system, extending from tick marks on the x and y-axes across the chart area. Gridlines aid in comparing data points to axis values and may be omitted if data values are directly labeled. 

Context: Data visualization elements

See also: Axis – Tick mark – Data label

خطوط الخلفية – خطوط رأسية وعامودية في الرسوم البيانية المعتمدة على النظام الديكارتي، تنطلق من علامات التجزئة على محوري السينات والصادات وتمتد لآخر مساحة التمثيل البياني. تفيد في تسهيل مقارنة مكان النقاط البيانية بقيم عالمات التجزئة. يفضل التخلص منها إن كانت النقاط البيانية يسهل معرفة قيمتها من دون مقارنتها بقيم عالمات التجزئة، غالًًبا باستبدال التوضيحات البيانية بها.

السياق: عناصر التصميم البياني

انظر أيضًا: محور، عالمة تجزئة، توضيح بياني

 

This clarification enhances precision in understanding and usage. To discover more essential terms and their contextual Arabic translations, explore the Data Visualization Glossary by The KPI Institute. It is available on the TKI Marketplace—download yours today!

Resource Roundup: What’s the real catalyst for strong government performance?

March 19th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “Resource Roundup: What’s the real catalyst for strong government performance?”

When a government program works well, we barely notice. Mainly, it’s smooth roads, quick turnaround services, and policies that make sense. But when things go wrong, everyone feels it. So, what separates effective governance from the rest? Is it a smart policy? Strong leadership? The right data?

This month, we’re exploring what it really takes to measure and improve government performance. From key evaluation frameworks to real-world success stories, The KPI Institute’s (TKI) resources break down how public sector leaders can track progress, make informed decisions, and create lasting impact. 

The resources below are anchored on timeless principles and have been chosen for their adaptability to current societal demands. Whether you’re in government, policy research, or just passionate about how things run, there’s plenty here to spark new insights.

Performance Magazine Issue No. 30, 2024 – Government Edition: This edition showcases best practices in strategy planning and performance management within the government sector worldwide. It presents insights on how to achieve accountable allocation of resources while upholding transparency, efficiency, and public trust in all initiatives.

Articles: Explore practical tips for improving government performance in a collection of articles on the Performance Magazine website, written by experts and analysts.

Government Services Index 2024: This resource stands as a compilation of indicators developed to assess the performance of government service delivery, aiming to enhance both efficiency and overall service quality for citizens. This index encompasses five key dimensions, thoughtfully selected for their key roles as primary contributors to the public services: Future Readiness, Digitalization, Governance, Society Welfare, and Citizen Experience. Rooted in data derived from 30 specific indicators aligned with these dimensions, covering more than 122 countries, 5 world regions, and highlighting the top performers in each region and on each dimension.

The State / Federal Government KPI Dictionary: This dictionary helps professionals understand key performance indicators (KPIs) in the public sector, how they are defined, how to standardize KPI names for consistency, and how to document them for accurate data collection. Explore this collection to find the most relevant KPIs used in government to implement a strong performance measurement and management system.

Top 25 State Government KPIs – 2016 Extended Edition: Designed to improve KPI monitoring and reporting, this edition is a key resource for state government professionals. It also offers a fresh approach to creating the KPI documentation form.

National Development Indices Catalogue: Explore 57 KPIs tracked at the country level. See how your country is performing in areas like politics, economy, governance, social progress, technology, and the environment.

State of Strategy Management Practice Report 2024 – MENA Region: Discover strategic management and performance measurement trends in the MENA region within today’s changing business environment. The report also offers valuable insights, expert advice, and practical recommendations that governments can apply, focusing on best practices in planning, KPI use, project management, and organizational agility.

Harness these tools to help your organization excel and adapt. The future is yours to lead!

Lost in translation no more! Explore The KPI Institute’s English-Arabic Data Visualization Glossary

March 5th, 2025 Posted by Publications 0 thoughts on “Lost in translation no more! Explore The KPI Institute’s English-Arabic Data Visualization Glossary”

The KPI Institute published its first English-Arabic Data Visualization Glossary, which aims to bridge the linguistic divide in technical terminology within data visualization. This initiative emerged from the challenges encountered while translating the Certified Data Visualization (C-DV) program’s educational materials, revealing a critical need for standardized Arabic terminologies.

Translating specialized terminology is a complex undertaking and often met with hesitation. Many experts fear that direct translation may lead to awkward or inaccurate terms, as technical jargon typically evolves through convention rather than linguistic adaptation. Additionally, translation requires a deep understanding of cultural context rather than just word substitution. Without such efforts, knowledge remains constrained to a single language that limits accessibility and growth.

To overcome these obstacles, The KPI Institute adopted a unique approach. Rather than directly translating English terms into Arabic, they first defined each concept, then carefully crafted an Arabic equivalent that accurately conveyed its meaning. This method ensured that the Arabic terms stand independently rather than merely mirroring their English counterparts. Notably, some Arabic translations proved more precise than the original English terms. The glossary also addresses inconsistencies in English terminology by distinguishing overlapping terms such as chart, graph, plot, and diagram. 

A Guide to Using the Glossary

The glossary is structured into three main sections for ease of use:

  1. Contextual Index – Terms are grouped by thematic categories, ranging from general data visualization concepts to specific chart types, allowing users to browse related terms efficiently.
  2. Terms and Definitions – Serving as the core of the glossary, this section provides detailed explanations, contextual usage, and visual examples where necessary. It functions as a reference guide, alphabetized in English.
  3. Arabic-English Index – Designed for Arabic speakers, this section lists Arabic terms alongside their English counterparts, making it easy to cross-reference terminology.

With this comprehensive resource, The KPI Institute hopes to empower Arabic-speaking professionals, researchers, and data practitioners by standardizing terminology in the field. The institute encourages users to explore the glossary and contribute feedback for future refinements to ensure continuous improvement in Arabic data visualization discourse.

Bridge the language gap and enhance your data literacy with The KPI Institute’s comprehensive English-Arabic Data Visualization Glossary. Download it today!

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