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An executive dashboard is a computer interface that displays the information corporate officers need to effectively run an enterprise. In information technology, the term dashboard refers to a graphical user interface (GUI) that organizes and presents information in a format that is easy to read and interpret.

Features of an effective executive dashboard include:

  • An intuitive graphical display that is thoughtfully laid-out and easy to navigate, as in a Web browser.
  • A logical structure that makes information easily accessible.
  • Little or no user training is required.
  • Data displays that can be customized and categorized to meet the specific needs of each user.
  • Regular and frequent updates of dashboard information for accuracy and relevance to current conditions.
  • Information from multiple sources, departments, or markets can be viewed simultaneously.

    LAST UPDATED: 16 Jun 2006

    Read more about executive dashboard:
    - Corda Technologies outlines the characteristics of executive dashboards.
    - Alex Kirtland explains how executive dashboards work.
    - Dirk Knemeyer discusses executive dashboard design.


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