Hey there,
We’re closing out our Numbers series with the most visual tool in the toolbox—KPI Cards. Whether it’s a Priority, Critical Number, Quarterly Target, or Metric, KPI Cards help you track what matters where it matters most—in Dashboards and Huddles.
A few things you might not know:
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Add multiple KPI Card sections to your Dashboards or Huddles and name them however you like. It’s an easy way to organize your view by team, category, or function.
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Prefer a cleaner layout? Minimize a section to get a compact list view with a single click in the top-right corner.
Pro tips to make your numbers work for you:
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Focus on the few numbers that drive action. Aim for 3–5 KPIs that motivate forward progress—not just results.
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If it’s not something you're actively managing this quarter, it might belong as a Quarterly Target instead of a dashboard KPI.
👀 Coming soon: Linked Targets – Set a target once, view it everywhere. Keep an eye out for this powerful upgrade later this month.
Explore how KPI Cards help keep your team focused:
👉 Learn more in the Align Academy
Or join us live at Ask Align and bring your questions to our team.
What’s the difference between Metrics, Priorities, Critical Numbers, and KPI Cards?
Each plays a unique role in your plan:
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Priorities are the strategic initiatives you’re driving this quarter. They define how you’ll hit your targets and can be tracked with Metrics or weekly sprints.
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Critical Numbers are the top 5 numbers to watch. These are your team’s rallying points — clear signals of success that everyone should stay focused on.
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Metrics are the data points behind it all. They power your dashboards, connect to integrations, and help you measure progress across the system.
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KPI Cards are your visual scoreboards. Build views that combine Metrics, Priorities, and Critical Numbers to keep the right numbers front and center.
