As you begin using SPI 360, it’s natural for stakeholders to ask, “Isn’t this just another way to score risk?” It’s not. Traditional risk scores help organizations identify external threats and prioritize controls. SPI 360 operates at a different level—it measures how well your organization is aligned to execute, govern, and lead in the face of complexity. The Entropy Score and SPI IQ aren’t about probability or impact. They’re about how much of your organization’s strategic energy is being wasted—and how prepared your teams are to make the right decisions, at the right time. The table below clarifies how these concepts differ, so you can communicate their purpose clearly to leadership, peers, and partners.
Risk vs Strategic Performance Management
Concept | What It Measures | Primary Audience | Outcome |
Risk Score | Probability × Impact of a threat | Risk, compliance, audit | Avoid loss |
Entropy Score | Strategic disorder, misalignment, energy waste | Cybersecurity, CIO, HR, Execs | Unlock performance |
SPI IQ | Maturity of performance intelligence and decision readiness | Leaders, board, strategy teams | Improve governance and execution |
Strategic Performance | The system-wide ability to deliver security outcomes that support the business | CISO, CIO, business leaders | Create value |