Tracking strategy can be easy for startups and small teams, with more direct lines between goals and work. But enterprise-level growth introduces layers of people, platforms, processes, and eventually, those clean strategy docs stop syncing with what’s happening on the ground.
Oboard’s latest release closes that loop. By adding native KPI tracking to its OKR (Objectives and Key Results)-based platform, the tool now gives teams a way to measure both strategic intent and day-to-day output without risking alignment and accountability.
KPI Tracking That Mirrors Real Work
With this update, KPIs no longer live in isolation from your strategy. Each one now sits inside Oboard as a dynamic module, complete with real-time values, visual status indicators, and contextual notes. That means no more toggling between tabs and platforms.
These cards aren’t just static dashboards. You can update values, mark completion, or annotate progress as it unfolds, all from the same workspace where your team tracks goals. And because Oboard treats KPIs as first-class citizens, you can either nest them within your OKRs or manage them separately, depending on how your team prefers to work.
Color-coded states (green, red, orange) make it easy to see where things stand at a glance. But the real strength lies in the flexibility: percentage targets, compliance scores, engagement benchmarks, whatever you’re tracking, Oboard adapts without forcing a one-size-fits-all mold.
Custom Metrics & Milestone-Based Tracking
Not every KPI fits neatly into a percentage or fixed-value goal. Campaigns evolve, growth is often stepwise, and sometimes success means hitting specific thresholds, rather than climbing steadily to 100%. That’s why Oboard now lets teams define custom metrics that reflect how progress unfolds per team.
You can now:
You can now:
- Set thresholds like “maintain uptime above 99.5%” or “keep CAC under $60”
- Break down big targets into milestones, each with a date and individual goal (think: “500 signups by week 2,” then “5,000 by end of quarter”)
- Track performance within or outside OKRs, depending on how tightly your metrics are tied to your broader outcomes
And for teams catching up or backfilling results, you can log entries for any past date with the “Historical Updates” feature, complete with notes and a full audit trail in the Progress History tab.
That means:
- Data stays reliable
- Audit prep gets easier
- Everyone trusts what’s on screen
Custom Dashboards: One View That Fits All
Each team reviews strategy a little differently. Growth teams might want a funnel-focused dashboard. A product team might care about feature velocity. Leadership needs the big picture, not buried numbers. Oboard’s Custom Dashboards let you design around those real needs.
- Drop the metrics, OKRs, and contextual notes that matter
- Add context blocks that explain what numbers mean, not just what they are
- Build separate layouts for different teams or reporting cadences: sprint recaps, QBRs, executive reviews, etc.
- No more screenshots into slides. No more linking out to sheets. You keep your reporting where the strategy lives.
Strategic Takeaways for Leaders
The bigger your organization gets, the harder it becomes to keep strategy, metrics, and execution in sync. This update gives executives a consolidated workflow:
- Vision (OKRs)
- Metrics (KPIs & Custom Metrics)
- Execution data (Milestones, Dashboards, Updates)
All in one space. Leadership can view how campaign-level metrics tie into outcomes, pivot faster when plans shift, and trust the trail of updates when reviewing progress at scale.
Conclusion
Oboard’s new KPI features are now live. If you’re part of a strategy team, PMO, or leadership group looking to tighten the loop between goals and execution, now’s the time to explore one of the best options available today.