Goal Indicator Indicator Benchmark Benchmark Benchmark Benchmark Indicators are specific to a goal. They are used to gauge progress toward reaching the goal. It is important that the goal has enough indicators to measure progress but not so many that they become overwhelming. If necessary, indicators can be used to compare programs. A program can clearly demonstrate their successes by showing the measured progress that has been made.
Benchmarks are specific to indicators.
They are steps toward reaching a goal and have particular targets that are either incremental or final in nature. When all of the benchmarks of an indicator are added up they result in the completion of the indicator. In developing indicators and benchmarks, get data from more than one source so that you can develop more than one measure. If possible, include a pilot program as a first step. This allows you to identify problems on a small scale and resolve them before launching a full-scale program.