KPI Dashboard Design Brief

Prompt

Design a KPI dashboard framework for [DEPARTMENT OR FUNCTION] at [COMPANY NAME].

Context:
- Department goal: [PRIMARY OBJECTIVE]
- Primary audience for the dashboard: [EXECUTIVES / MANAGERS / IC TEAM]
- Reporting cadence: [DAILY / WEEKLY / MONTHLY]
- Current data sources available: [LIST SYSTEMS: CRM, ERP, SPREADSHEETS, ETC.]
- Current reporting pain points: [WHAT'S BROKEN OR MISSING]

Deliver a complete dashboard design brief:

1. **Metric Hierarchy** — Organize metrics into: North Star (1), Primary KPIs (3-5), Supporting Metrics (6-10), and Diagnostic Indicators.

2. **Metric Definitions** — For each KPI: exact formula, data source, update frequency, and owner.

3. **Target Setting Framework** — How to set baseline, target, and stretch values for each metric.

4. **Visualization Recommendations** — For each metric, recommend the best chart type and why.

5. **Alert Thresholds** — Which metrics need automated alerts when thresholds are crossed?

6. **Dashboard Layout** — Wireframe description of the ideal layout: what's above the fold, what's in detail sections.

7. **Review Cadence** — Who reviews which metrics on what schedule? How are metric owners held accountable?

Ensure every metric selected is actionable — if seeing it can't lead to a decision, remove it.