Data Visualization and Dashboards

  1. Introduction to Dashboards
    1. Defining a Dashboard
      1. Single-Screen Interface
        1. At-a-Glance Understanding
          1. Consolidation of Key Metrics
            1. Real-Time vs Static Dashboards
              1. Interactive vs Static Elements
              2. Purpose and Function
                1. Monitoring Performance
                  1. Operational Metrics
                    1. Real-Time Alerts
                      1. Status Indicators
                      2. Facilitating Decision-Making
                        1. Actionable Insights
                          1. Supporting Business Objectives
                            1. Data-Driven Decisions
                          2. Types of Dashboards
                            1. Strategic Dashboards
                              1. High-Level KPIs
                                1. Executive Audience
                                2. Analytical Dashboards
                                  1. Detailed Data Exploration
                                    1. Drill-Down Capabilities
                                      1. Analyst Audience
                                      2. Operational Dashboards
                                        1. Real-Time Monitoring
                                          1. Immediate Actions
                                            1. Front-Line Audience
                                            2. Tactical Dashboards
                                              1. Mid-Level Management
                                                1. Department-Specific Metrics
                                              2. Key Components of a Dashboard
                                                1. Key Performance Indicators
                                                  1. Defining KPIs
                                                    1. KPI Visualization Methods
                                                      1. Target and Threshold Values
                                                      2. Charts and Graphs
                                                        1. Selection Criteria
                                                          1. Placement and Sizing
                                                            1. Visual Consistency
                                                            2. Tables
                                                              1. Tabular Data Presentation
                                                                1. Sorting and Filtering
                                                                  1. Conditional Formatting
                                                                  2. Filters and Controls
                                                                    1. Sliders
                                                                      1. Date Pickers
                                                                        1. Toggle Buttons
                                                                        2. Titles and Annotations
                                                                          1. Section Headings
                                                                            1. Data Source Notes
                                                                              1. Explanatory Text
                                                                                1. Contextual Information

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                                                                            4. The Dashboard Development Lifecycle