This document discusses key performance indicators (KPIs) for research and development scientists. It provides information on developing KPIs, including defining objectives and key result areas, identifying tasks, and determining how to measure results. The document recommends that KPIs be clearly linked to strategy, answer important questions, and empower employees. It also warns against creating too many KPIs and notes that KPIs should change based on goals. Various types of KPIs are defined. The document promotes additional KPI materials available on an external website.