2026 Operational KPI Priorities & Challenges: 2024, 2025, and 2026 Comparison Report

Published On:
February 17, 2026
Authored By:
APQC
Members-Only Content:

In November of 2025, APQC conducted a survey to understand the common challenges and priorities associated with operational KPIs for process and performance management (PPM) practitioners in 2026.

This report explores trends in operational KPI reporting by comparing the 2024, 2025, and 2026 survey results, including:

  • choosing the right measures,
  • reporting the KPIs,
  • and applying the KPIs.
Also found in 2026 Operational KPI Priorities & Challenges
Type:
Data and Measures
Topics:
Process and Performance Management, Measurement
Tags:
Key performance indicators (KPIs)

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