DASHBOARD-DESIGN5 MIN READ
Read the Dashboard Fit Ladder
Apply a five-step fit check for dashboard audience, chart choice, and layout priority.
Use the ladder to check whether a dashboard is fit for purpose before launch. Dashboard Fit Ladder Audience decision Name one role and one action. 1 role / 1 action Chart job Pick rank, trend, distribution, relationship, or share. 5 chart jobs Primary read The main answer should be visible before detail. 5 seconds Diagnostic path The next comparison should be obvious. 30 seconds Detail layer Tables and filters support the why. 2 clicks max Fit check starts with the viewer's decision.
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