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Dashboards

Project ManagementProject and performance management

Reference model

Dashboard ComponentsA canvas of 9 boxes laid out on a grid of 3 columns and 3 rows: Key Metrics, Trends, Alerts, Project Status, Resource Allocation, Budget Tracking, Stakeholder Feedback, Action Items, Future Projections.Key MetricsDisplay critical performanceindicators.TrendsShow trends over time for keymetrics.AlertsHighlight any issues oranomalies.Project StatusSummarize overall project health.Resource AllocationVisualize resource distributionand usage.Budget TrackingMonitor budget vs. actualspending.Stakeholder FeedbackIncorporate stakeholdersatisfaction metrics.Action ItemsList pending actions andresponsibilities.Future ProjectionsForecast future performance basedon current data.

Dashboards provide a snapshot of project health and performance metrics.

About this model

Dashboards are visual tools that consolidate and display key metrics and data points for easy monitoring and analysis.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Focus on the key metrics that align with project goals.
  • Look for trends and anomalies that require attention.

What this does

Visualize key performance indicators and project metrics in real-time to facilitate decision-making and performance tracking.

When to use it

Use dashboards when you need to monitor project performance and make data-driven decisions quickly.

Not when: Do not use dashboards when detailed analysis is required, as they provide a high-level overview rather than in-depth insights.

What happens next

Consider developing a detailed report for deeper insights into project performance.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Key performance indicators
  • Project objectives and targets

Feeds into →

  • Project Performance Report

Use this tool, free

Sign in to open the worksheet. Your work saves as you type, the AI can draft the parts you have not filled in, and you finish with an analysis and a 30/60/90-day action plan.

Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.