These are the slides from Scholastica's 2017 ISMTE conference presentation on how to perform an operational audit at your journal. We cover how to set effective journal performance goals, key metrics to track, and the tools and strategies your editorial team will need to start tracking journal performance on a regular basis. Conducting regular operational audits is a great way for journal teams to refine their workflows and internal documentation, which can prove especially useful when onboarding new editors.