Here are the key characteristics of a dashboard
· All the visualizations fit on a single computer screen — scrolling to see more violates the definition of a dashboard. · It shows the most important performance indicators / performance measures to be monitored. · Interactivity such as filtering and drill-down can be used in a dashboard; however, those types of actions should not be required to see which performance indicators are under performing. · It is not designed exclusively for executives but rather should be used by the general workforce as effective dashboards are easy to understand and use. · The displayed data automatically updated without any assistance from the user. The frequency of the update will vary by organization and by purpose. The most effective dashboards have dat...