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# Success Metric

A **metric** is a measurable indicator used to track progress and evaluate the organization’s performance. A metric should be quantifiable, easy to understand, and directly tied to the objective’s outcome.

#### Components of a Success Metric

* **Metric Name**\
  A clear, descriptive name that reflects what is being measured (e.g., *Number of Cities*).
* **Start Value**\
  The current value at the beginning of the objective.
* **Target Value**\
  The value you aim to achieve by the end of the objective.
* **Time Period**\
  The duration during which progress is tracked (for example: monthly, quarterly, or custom dates).

#### How Progress Is Calculated

Progress is automatically tracked based on:

* The **Start Value** (where you are today)
* The **Target Value** (what you want to achieve)
* The **Time Period** (by when you want to achieve it)

As check-ins are made, the platform calculates and displays progress against the objective.

#### Example

If the objective is to **expand client onboarding from 10 cities to 100 cities in India during the quarter**, then:

* **Metric Name:** Number of Cities
* **Start Value:** 10
* **Target Value:** 100
* **Time Period:** 1st Jan - 31st March (one quarter)

Progress will be calculated automatically as the number of onboarded cities increases over the defined time period.