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Dashboard

What is a dashboard? Definition and meaning

A dashboard (from the English for “instrument panel” or “control panel”) is regarded in IT as a visual overview of key information within a company. It is an important controlling instrument and shows you at a glance where everything is in order or where deviations are occurring.

You can generally customise a dashboard to suit your needs. It should contain the most important key figures, e.g. costs, times, project status, etc.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a dashboard?
A dashboard is a visual overview of the key information in a company. As a controlling instrument, it shows at a glance where everything is in order and where deviations arise.
Which key figures belong in a dashboard?
A dashboard can be assembled individually to suit your own needs. It should contain the most important key figures, for example costs, times and project status. The project controlling from projectfacts is well suited to evaluating these values.
What is a dashboard used for?
A dashboard serves as a controlling instrument and makes key information visible at a glance. This way you can spot early where everything is in order and where deviations arise.