APQC's Benchmarking Project Plan Template

Published On:
August 12, 2025
Authored By:
APQC
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This template is designed to assist organizations in planning new benchmarking initiatives. It offers structured guidance for developing a benchmarking value proposition, identifying relevant measures and current baseline performance, selecting appropriate team members, defining the project scope, and establishing criteria for an ideal partner profile.

Also found in Benchmarking Basics, Process-Driven Project Management
Type:
Tools & Templates
Topics:
Benchmarking, Project Management, Process and Performance Management, Benchmarking, Project Management

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