Who Needs Dashboards?

Overview

Explore various dashboard types, their importance, and use cases for different roles. Learn to create effective dashboards by understanding audience needs and information display strategies.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Dashboards
Definition and Purpose
Historical Overview of Dashboards
Types of Dashboards
Operational
Analytical
Strategic
• Importance of Dashboards in Organizations
Enhancing Decision-Making Processes
Facilitating Data-Driven Culture
Real-Time Data Monitoring
• Dashboard Use Cases for Different Roles
Executives/Leaders
Analysts
Operational Staff
IT and Developers
• Understanding Audience Needs
Identifying Stakeholder Requirements
User-Centric Design Approaches
Creating User Personas for Dashboard Design
• Information Display Strategies
Choosing the Right Visualization Techniques
Charts vs. Graphs vs. Tables
Infographics and Visual Storytelling
Data Prioritization and Layout
Minimizing Cognitive Load
• Tools and Technologies for Dashboard Creation
Overview of Popular Tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Criteria for Selecting Dashboard Tools
Aligning Tools with Organizational Requirements
• Best Practices in Dashboard Design
Principles of Visual Design
Ensuring Accessibility and Responsiveness
Iterative Testing and Feedback Loops
• Case Studies and Real-World Examples
Analysis of Successful Dashboards
Lessons Learned from Ineffective Dashboards
Industry-Specific Dashboard Applications
• Practical Workshop: Dashboard Creation
Hands-On Tool Usage
Building a Dashboard from Scratch
Peer Review and Critique
• Future Trends in Dashboard Usage
Integration with AI and Machine Learning
The Role of Dashboards in IoT
Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics
• Course Recap and Q&A
Summary of Key Learnings
Open Discussion and Questions
Next Steps for Further Learning

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Subjects

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