noun
General Slang
north star
NORTH STAR · noun · informal
The single guiding metric or goal.
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Definitions
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The overarching objective or key metric that keeps a team aligned and focused.
“Weekly active users is our north star metric.”
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north star In A Sentence
Weekly active users is our north star metric.
Origin & Usage
Navigation metaphor (Polaris); popularised in product management.
People Also Ask
What is a 'north star' in business?
It's the single guiding goal or key metric that keeps a team aligned and focused on what matters most.
How is it used?
Often as 'north star metric', e.g. 'Our north star is monthly active users.'
Where does the term come from?
It's a navigation metaphor after Polaris, the North Star, popularised in product management.
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