Jaspersoft Tech Talks Episode 8: Dashboard Tips and Tricks

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Dashboards are among the most frequently requested BI deliverable because they're easy to understand and can drive the performance of an organization. This session will provide some useful tips and tricks for building the most effective dashboards. To see the replay video of the presentation along with the Q&A details, please visit: http://www.jaspersoft.com/dashboard-design-tips-and-tricks For past and future Jaspersoft Tech Talks, check out the schedule and archive at: http://www.jaspersoft.com/tech-talks

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Presenters:

Ernesto Ongaro Raphael Peguet

Tech Talk No. 8:Dashboards Tips and Tricks

Session Overview

What not to do Tips and tricks Limitations Demo

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What not to do

1- Too much data

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What not to do

2- Avoid the use of flashy effects

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3- Complex graphs and charts

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4- excessive complexity

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Tips and tricks

Design: Align everything Same colour code for each report Branding Make prototypes Use visual indicators when appropriate Size to fit on all device, desktop, tablet, phone

Reports Simple Summarize and then drill through

Parameters Use same parameter name in different reports Allow users to clear their selections

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Limitations

Scaling for all screen size Flash if viewed from mobile devices Careful moving from one organization to another one

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Demo

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Conclusion

Keep information the simplest possible in your dashboard Key metrics

• Top 5 deals• Least 5 efficient department• Top 5 customer

Drill through detailed reports

Simple and concise view Avoid 3D charts Align elements Focus on few most important KPI

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Q&A and Comments

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