Is it time for a data dashboard?

Ever wish you had a go-to place to share data updates with your team and community partners? Are you swimming in data and not sure how to make sense of it all? Does it feel like you waste too much time trying to monitor progress toward targets for reporting requirements?

If so, we have some tips that could come in handy! But before we dive into the juicy stuff, you might be wondering…a data what? One of our colleagues just realized data dashboards are named for car dashboards. The speedometer, the odometer, the gas tank gauge are all data visualizations!  These exquisite numeric displays give you real-time data on your car’s vital signs. Well, data dashboards are sort of the same, providing you with visuals that track real-time data for your organization or program. While there are many uses and audiences for a data dashboard, we think a great way to get started is by creating something for just you or your team to use.  Check out these benefits and potential roadblocks so you can set yourself up for success when crafting your first internal dashboard for your organization.