Step 1 - Define what you should measure by compiling a list of what you should measure, which will often be driven by business requirements.
Step 2 - Define what you can measure
Step 3 - Gathering the data, this requires having some form of monitoring in place.
Step 4 - Processing the data. Once data is gathered, the next step is to process the data into the required format.
Step 5 - Analysing the data
Step 6 - Presenting and using the information.
Step 7 - Implementing corrective action. Use the knowledge gained to optimise, improve and correct services.
Seven-step Improvement Process