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The Dictionary Beats the Dashboard: Why KPI Definitions Matter More Than Charts
Most founders fixate on the KPI dashboard. The boring document underneath it — the KPI dictionary — is what makes the dashboard worth anything. Here is what a real dictionary contains, what kills it, and why building it is one of the highest-leverage things a leadership team can do.
Paolo Timoni
June 19, 2026 • 6 min read