KPI Targets: Set target lines on charts to track your idea totals
Add a KPI target line to any chart to mark idea totals and track progress across your dashboards.
How Do You Track Progress When Ideas Flow Across Multiple Campaigns?
Innovation teams run dozens of collections at once. You need to see at a glance whether you are on track to hit your targets for idea volume, engagement, or any other metric you measure.
KPI Targets lets you set a target line directly on any chart in Ideanote. If your goal is to collect 500 ideas this quarter, add that number as a target on your chart. The line appears on the visual, so you see exactly where you stand.
You set targets per chart. This means each dashboard or collection view shows progress against the specific goals you defined. You track idea totals, submission rates, or phase distribution—whatever your chart measures—and compare them to the target line you drew.
This gives your team a shared reference point. Department leaders see their own targets. Executive dashboards show consolidated progress. Everyone works from the same data.
When you need to report out or share status with leadership, your charts already show where you are relative to your goals. No extra spreadsheets. No manual updates.
Set your KPI targets once. Track progress as ideas come in. Keep your innovation programs aligned with the outcomes you promised to deliver.
How do I set a KPI target on a chart?
You add a KPI target directly to any chart in your Ideanote workspace. Open the chart settings and enter your target number, such as 500 ideas. The target appears as a line on the chart so you and your team see progress at a glance.
Each chart gets its own target line. You set the number based on what you want to measure for that specific view or collection.
What kinds of charts support KPI target lines?
Bar charts and line charts support KPI targets. Some other chart types also allow you to add target lines. The feature works wherever you measure idea totals or other numeric metrics in Ideanote.
Does this help me track progress across multiple campaigns or collections?
Yes. You set targets on individual charts, and those charts appear in your dashboards. If you build a dashboard that shows charts from multiple collections or campaigns, you see all your target lines in one place.
This gives you a consolidated view of progress across different initiatives without switching between workspaces.
How do I share KPI progress with leadership or decision-makers?
Your dashboards display the charts with target lines. You control access by role, so you decide who sees which dashboards. Leadership views the same charts you work with, complete with target lines and current totals.
You export dashboard data to spreadsheets or send it to tools like Power BI if your team needs reporting outside Ideanote.
Does this track ROI or cost savings from implemented ideas?
KPI targets show you progress toward numeric goals like total ideas collected. The feature does not calculate ROI or financial impact directly. You track those outcomes separately and use custom fields or reports to measure the business value of your implemented ideas.
What if I need to adjust a target partway through a campaign?
You edit the target number in the chart settings at any time. The line on the chart updates immediately to reflect the new goal. This lets you respond to changing priorities or adjust goals based on early results.
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