Performance indicators

Introduction

Performance indicators define how success is measured across the business architecture. They link organisational intent with observable results and support both strategic planning and continuous performance monitoring.

Each indicator identifies what is being measured, how it is quantified, who is responsible, and what values define acceptable or concerning performance. Recent enhancements support comparative analytics, temporal evaluation, thresholds for alerts, and evaluative models to guide interpretation over time.

Performance Indicators JSON Schema

See: https://github.com/Orthogramic/Orthogramic_Metamodel

Schema fields

Field	Type	Description
`performanceIndicatorID`	string	A unique identifier for the performance indicator.
`title`	string	The name or label of the performance indicator.
`description`	string	A brief explanation of what the performance indicator measures and why.
`unitOfMeasure`	string	The unit in which the performance is measured (e.g. %, $AUD, incidents).
`baselineValue`	number	The initial reference value from which progress is tracked.
`currentValue`	number	The most recent measured value. (Supersedes or aliases `actualValue`.)
`targetValue`	number	The intended or goal value to be achieved.
`variance`	number	The calculated difference between `currentValue` and `targetValue`.
`variancePercentage`	number	The percentage deviation from the target.
`thresholdType`	string	A general classification of how thresholds are applied (e.g. higher-is-better, lower-is-better).
`thresholds`	array of objects	Defines detailed thresholds and alert logic. Each item includes:<ul><li>`level` – A label such as “warning” or “critical”</li><li>`value` – A numerical threshold</li><li>`comparisonOperator` – Logic operator such as `<`, `>`, `<=`, `>=`</li><li>`alertMessage` – Message to show or send if breached</li><li>`notificationRecipients` – List of stakeholders to notify</li></ul>
`targetDate`	string (date)	The date by which the target should be achieved.
`validFrom`	string (date)	The start date for the performance measurement period.
`validTo`	string (date)	The end date for the performance measurement period.
`aggregationPeriod`	string	The interval used for performance comparison (e.g. `monthly`, `quarterly`, `yearly`).
`assessmentFrequency`	string	How often the performance should be reviewed (e.g. `weekly`, `monthly`).
`evaluativeModel`	object	An optional field describing the model used to interpret performance over time:<ul><li>`modelType` – Type of model (e.g. `movingAverage`, `trendLine`)</li><li>`parameters` – Key-value configuration (e.g. `{ "windowSize": 3 }`)</li><li>`description` – Description of how the model supports performance analysis</li></ul>
`dataSource`	string	Source of the data used for this performance measure (e.g. system name, survey, report).
`owner`	string	The person or role responsible for this performance indicator.
`orgUnitTitle`	string	The organisational unit accountable for reporting or acting on the indicator.