{"id":468,"date":"2023-10-11T17:23:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T17:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/?p=468"},"modified":"2023-10-11T17:23:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T17:23:43","slug":"best-practices-for-building-effective-dashboards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/best-practices-for-building-effective-dashboards\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Building Effective Dashboards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dashboards play a crucial role in the decision-making process of many organizations. They provide a visual representation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and allow stakeholders to quickly gauge the health and progress of various initiatives. Just like a pilot will not fly a plane without a dashboard, a business stakeholder should not run a business without using dashboards. However, not all dashboards are created equal. Here&#8217;s a guide on best practices to ensure your dashboard is effective, user-friendly, and actionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Start with a Clear Objective<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into design or data selection, determine the primary purpose of your dashboard. Make sure you know your audience. Are you trying to provide a high-level overview of company performance? Or, perhaps you&#8217;re diving deep into a specific department&#8217;s metrics. Be clear about the dashboard&#8217;s goal from the onset. This is when you define the most important metrics, i.e. the key performance indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-476\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/getty_492386354_327576.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Prioritize Simplicity and Clarity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Before Update<\/strong>:On the left below, is a dashboard for unveiling Real-Time Cache Activity from Third-Party Monitoring Tools which is crucial for operations. But some of the elements seem to leave room for interpretation mysteries. The geographical map, while visually engaging, poses questions: Is it delineating requests, error incidences due to its red coloration, or hit counts? The metrics, although present, requires a deeper dive to extract specifics. The text in the upper right corner is a bit cluttered and unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dashboard on the right is the modified version of the same data set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Highlighted Enhancements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fresh, modern color palette elevates the visual experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019ve adopted an intuitive time format\u2014showcasing data as &#8220;Now, 15 sec. ago, 30 sec. ago, 60 sec. ago&#8221; to show that data points come in real-time, instead of using time values such as &#8220;13:00:00, 13:00:15, 13:00:30, 13:01:00&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The &#8220;Miss Latency&#8221; chart uses a more insightful chart type such as a heat map. It refers to the amount of time it takes to retrieve data that is not found in the cache (a cache miss) and has to be loaded from a slower, larger storage medium, such as the main memory or a hard drive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after-1024x523.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after-1024x523.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after-1536x785.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after-1320x675.png 1320w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard_before_and_after.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Choose the Right Visualizations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different data sets require different visualizations. Whether it\u2019s a bar chart, pie chart, heat map, or scatter plot, pick the one that communicates your data most effectively. Remember, the objective is clarity. For instance, use a scatter chart if you want to show the correlation of two variables; use a line chart or column chart to show trends, use a box chart to show statistical distribution of data.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/charty_type_edit-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/charty_type_edit-1.png 586w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/charty_type_edit-1-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use Hierarchical Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the most crucial data at the top or center of your dashboard. This follows the natural reading patterns and ensures that the most important information is seen first. Hierarchical design also means utilizing the drill down functionality. In a nut shell, elements in the dashboard show summary data. The user can click on data points and drilldown to see details. For example, a pie chart shows the overall sales in each geographical region. The user can click on a region (sector of the pie) and drilldown to see the sales details in a report in that particular region. In EspressReport ES, you can define the drilldown when designing the dashboard, or you can design the drilldown in the individual element. For example, consider the pie chart mentioned above. When you add the pie chart to the dashboard, you can define the drilldown such that the data points \u201cregion\u201d would be used to drilldown to the next level and that the element the user drilldown to is a report. But this report can be one with drilldown features embedded in it. So that the user can click on a certain data point in the report and drilldown to yet another level to see more detailed information. Another feature in the dashboard designer in EspressReport ES is that when the user click on an element in the dashboard, it can drilldown to another dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/analytical-report-for-sales-1024x772.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-499\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/analytical-report-for-sales-1024x772.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/analytical-report-for-sales-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/analytical-report-for-sales-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/analytical-report-for-sales.png 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Make It Interactive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make the dashboard interactive by adding drilldown, filter parameters and element linking features. Interactive elements can help users uncover insights that static visuals might miss. As such, these capabilities can make your dashboards more valuable and actionable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/click-to-filter.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-504\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Optimize for Mobile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s digital age, many professionals access dashboards on-the-go. Ensure your dashboard looks as good on mobile devices as it does on desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard-desktop-and-mobile-us-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard-desktop-and-mobile-us-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard-desktop-and-mobile-us-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard-desktop-and-mobile-us-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/dashboard-desktop-and-mobile-us.png 1163w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Update Regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An outdated dashboard is of little use. Automate data updates if possible. For example, make the dashboard always load fresh data on demand, or set up scheduled data refresh. Also regularly review the metrics you&#8217;re displaying to ensure they remain relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The_importance_of_timely_employee_performance_assessment_with_productivity-data_flowtrack.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The_importance_of_timely_employee_performance_assessment_with_productivity-data_flowtrack.webp 762w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The_importance_of_timely_employee_performance_assessment_with_productivity-data_flowtrack-300x170.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Gather Feedback<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your dashboard is live, gather feedback from its primary users. They may provide insights on usability or additional data that might be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.quadbase.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230313-Building-feedback-forms.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, dashboard is an indispensable data analytic and data visualization tool for stakeholders in an organization to run the business. It is therefore worth the extra effort to make them insightful, actionable and easy to use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dashboards play a crucial role in the decision-making process of many organizations. 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