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Design effective KPI dashboards with metrics selection, visualization best practices, and real-time monitoring patterns. Use when building business dashboards, selecting metrics, or designing data visualization layouts.

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KPI Dashboard Design

Comprehensive patterns for designing effective Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards that drive business decisions.

When to Use This Skill

Designing executive, tactical, or operational dashboards.
Selecting meaningful KPIs for Sales, Marketing, Product, or Finance.
Building real-time monitoring displays.
Visualizing data patterns (Cohorts, Trends).

Core Concepts

1. KPI Framework

Level	Focus	Update Frequency	Audience
Strategic	Long-term goals	Monthly/Quarterly	Executives
Tactical	Department goals	Weekly/Monthly	Managers
Operational	Day-to-day	Real-time/Daily	Teams

2. SMART KPIs

Specific: Clear definition.
Measurable: Quantifiable.
Achievable: Realistic targets.
Relevant: Aligned to goals.
Time-bound: Defined period.

3. Dashboard Hierarchy

Executive Summary: 4-6 Headline KPIs.
Department Views: Specific dashboards (Sales, Ops).
Drilldowns: Individual metrics & Root Cause Analysis.

Best Practices

Do: Limit to 5-7 KPIs per view. Use consistent status colors (Red/Green).
Don't: Use vanity metrics. Use 3D charts. Overcrowd the UI.

Resources

Department KPI Library
Dashboard Layout Patterns
SQL Metrics Examples
Streamlit Dashboard Code