A dashboard is the first thing your team sees. A good dashboard answers “is everything OK?” within seconds.
Principles of Good Dashboard Design
- Show what matters: Not every data point deserves dashboard space.
- Use colour purposefully: RAG indicators provide instant understanding.
- Summary first, detail on demand: The dashboard shows totals and statuses. Click through for details.
- No scrolling: The most important information should be visible without scrolling.
Example Dashboard Elements
- Total items / staff / properties (the big number).
- Overdue items (red count with link to the list).
- Due soon (amber count).
- Compliant (green count).
- Recent activity (last 5 updates).
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