That tool is a quantitative set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), where the political fate of "commanders" is tied to eloquent figures. In traditional governance thinking, a leader's position is often viewed through the lens of power and political qualities. Theory shows that without output monitoring tools such as KPIs, leaders, who possess superior information, tend to choose safe options, remain inactive, or maximize personal interests instead of the public interest. Globally, applying KPIs to senior leaders is no longer novel. To remove it, Vietnam needs a governance mindset shift, from “cadre management” to “performance management.”Based on international experience, a roadmap for building KPIs for leaders can be outlined around three main pillars.

Source: VietNamNet News February 15, 2026 09:04 UTC