Voortgangsindicatoren

Voortgangsindicatoren, or progress indicators in English, are quantitative or qualitative measures used to assess the status of a project, initiative, or process. They provide a snapshot of how far along work is, whether objectives are being met, and help identify potential delays or risks. These indicators are commonly employed in project management frameworks such as Agile, PRINCE2, and Six Sigma, as well as in performance dashboards for organisations and product development teams.

There are several types of voortgangsindicatoren. Schedule-based indicators compare planned versus actual progress, often expressed as a percentage of tasks completed or the difference between scheduled and real start dates. Cost indicators track budget utilisation, showing expenditures against the budgeted amount. Quality indicators monitor defect rates, compliance scores, or customer satisfaction metrics. Resource indicators assess workforce utilisation or equipment capacity. In software development, burn-down and burn-up charts are frequent examples, visualising remaining effort over time.

Effective voortgangsindicatoren share characteristics such as specificity, relevance, and measurability. They should be tied to defined goals, updated regularly, and easy to interpret. Setting threshold levels or alert mechanisms enables timely corrective actions. In many organisations, dashboards aggregate indicators at multiple levels—team, program, and enterprise—to provide both granular insight and strategic oversight.

The use of voortgangsindicatoren contributes to transparency, accountability, and decision‑making. By communicating progress clearly, stakeholders can align expectations, allocate resources efficiently, and steer projects toward successful completion.