The worksheet your users start with is often called the “driver” worksheet. Putting information here will create a good visual hierarchy that users can easily scan. Visual science tells us that the first place your eyes go is the top of a screen. Overall dashboard layout impacts effectiveness.Within five seconds they should be able to ascertain what the dashboard is trying to accomplish. When trying to determine if your dashboard is accomplishing your goals, use the Five Second Rule: Put your dashboard in front of your users. What are you trying to accomplish? Start at a high level, provide a summary and let your users drill down for further details. Don’t throw all of your unrelated worksheets onto one dashboard and expect it to be a cohesive story.
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