How to Create a Scorecard #
A scorecard is a collection of goals used to track performance across a team, department, or business function.
Step 1: Create Your Goals First #
Before creating a scorecard:
- You must first create the goals you want to include
- Scorecards are built by grouping these existing goals
Step 2: Navigate to Scorecards #
- Click Goals in the left-hand navigation
- You will land on the Goals dashboard
- Toggle to Scorecards
Step 3: Add a New Scorecard #
- Click Add Scorecard in the top right-hand corner
- Complete the setup fields
Step 4: Configure Scorecard Details #
Scorecard Name #
- Enter a clear, descriptive name
Meeting Series (Optional) #
- Attach the scorecard to one or more meeting series
- This ensures the scorecard is reviewed regularly in meetings
Select Goals #
- Choose the goals to include on the scorecard
- You can select multiple goals
Step 5: (Optional) Total Settings #
- You have the option to create a total across selected goals
- This combines individual goals into a single metric
Note: Totals should only be used when the selected goals logically combine (e.g., multiple revenue goals).
Step 6: Assign Ownership and Access #
- Owner – Responsible for the scorecard
- Editors – Can update or modify
- Viewers – Can view only
Step 7: Save the Scorecard #
- Click Submit
- The scorecard will appear on your Scorecards dashboard
Key Takeaways #
- Scorecards are a collection of goals used for performance tracking
- Goals must be created before building a scorecard
- Scorecards can be tied to meeting series for accountability
- Totals allow you to roll up metrics when appropriate
- Access can be customized by owner, editors, and viewers