How to create effective dashboards and scorecards:
How to create effective dashboards and scorecards DATE: 06 Aug 2009 The previous chapters in this guide uncovered dashboard best practices and advice, revealed the latest dashboard and scorecard trends and explained how to use dashboard editors for streamlining and increasing user adoption. In this chapter, SearchDataManagement.com turned to BITadvisors CEO Brian Jordan, who recorded a video screencast that divulges more best practices and design tips for dashboards including:
Different types of dashboards and what they should be used for
How to meet dashboard design challenges
Focusing on usability and how to define the needs of different users
How to meet business and technology needs through effective design
The most important metrics and goals to track in your executive dashboards
Key characteristics of optimized dashboards and scorecards
In the video you'll see several examples of optimized dashboards and scorecards used in the real world and learn what makes them so effective. Also see examples of poor dashboard design and learn what to avoid when creating your dashboard. Finally, Jordan provides seven top tips for successful dashboard and scorecard design.
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