A version of the indicator that is adequate for benchmarking purposes. In general, absolute values are expressed in ratio.
Audience
A list of the typical organization’s stakeholders that would have an interest in this indicator.
Goals
Objectives
Rationale
Scoping
A list of generic scoping dimensions that may prove useful to focus and monitor the indicator.
Negative Effects
A list of known or potential negative effects that this indicator may produce. Negative effects are accompanied by propositions of mitigating countermeasures.
Reporting Format
Prerequisites
Some indicators may require that a certain level of process, organizational or system maturity be reached before measurement becomes feasible or useful.
Data Sources
A list of generic data sources that may be used as data sources to measure the indicator.
Definitions
Dictionary entries for the key terms used to describe the indicator.