What Is the Program Objective Tracker?
The Program Objective Tracker provides a detailed overview of how your programs are performing against defined objectives and key results (OKRs). By consolidating real-time data, it enables proactive management, strategic alignment, and enhanced stakeholder transparency across your portfolio.
Step-by-Step: Using the Program Objective Tracker
1. Accessing the Program Objective Tracker
Navigate to the Scorecard section from the MindStaq side menu.
Click the Insights tab at the top of the Scorecard dashboard.
Select the Program Objective Tracker to open the analytics view.
2. Applying Filters for Focused Analysis
At the top of the tracker view, use the available filters to customize your analysis:
Filter | Description |
Programs | Choose a program to see only its objectives, key results, and related details. |
Objectives | Select a specific objective within the chosen program for a more targeted view. |
Projects | Further narrow your analysis by focusing on projects linked to the selected objective. |
3. Exploring the Program Overview
The tracker displays a snapshot of your program’s context and status:
Field | What It Shows |
Program | Name of the selected program. |
Executive Sponsor | The executive accountable for the program’s strategic alignment and resources. |
Program Manager | The individual responsible for execution oversight. |
Start / Due Dates | Timeline boundaries for the program. |
Progress | Percentage completion of the program’s overall goals. |
Description | Summary outlining the program’s objectives, scope, and key outcomes. |
4. Analyzing Objectives, Key Results, and Projects
Objectives:
Track the current status and progress of each objective, typically expressed by a progress bar or percentage complete.
Review intended outcomes and see how tactics are progressing.
Key Results:
See all key results tied to the selected objective.
View progress indicators (bars or percentages) and status tags such as "In Progress," "Completed," or "At Risk."
Identify which key results require attention and which are on track.
Projects:
View a list of projects contributing directly to the current objective.
Check each project’s contribution to outcome delivery for accountability and resource focus.
Proposed Tactics:
Review the operational tactics outlined to achieve the objective, including their current statuses (e.g., Not Started, Started, Completed).
Practical Tips for Using the Program Objective Tracker
Use Filters Regularly: Slice data by program, objective, or project to get answers fast, especially before reviews or stakeholder meetings.
Monitor Status Indicators: Quickly identify lagging key results or projects needing support by checking status colors.
Drill Down for Insight: Click on objectives or key results to see more detail, trends, and historical data.
Take Action: Use real-time tracker data to reprioritize work, reallocate resources, or launch actions as soon as risks are identified.