intermediateData / Analytics

Build Dashboard Specification Document

Create a comprehensive dashboard spec with KPIs, layouts, and data requirements for stakeholder alignment

Scenario

You need to design a new analytics dashboard but want to ensure alignment on metrics, layout, and technical requirements before development begins

5

Steps

25

Points

~90

Min saved

What You'll Practice

5 steps with hands-on AI practice using synthetic data.

1

Define business objectives and KPIs

List the dashboard's purpose and identify 5-8 key metrics that align with business goals

2

Design layout and visual hierarchy

Sketch dashboard sections prioritizing the most critical metrics at the top

3

Document data sources and refresh requirements

Identify where each metric comes from and how often data should update

4

Add filters, drill-downs, and interactivity

Define user controls and exploration paths for deeper analysis

5

Finalize technical and stakeholder requirements

Compile tool requirements, access permissions, and acceptance criteria

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Expected Outcome

A complete dashboard specification document with defined KPIs, mockup layout, data lineage, interactivity model, and technical requirements ready for developer handoff

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