23 | Dashboards vs. Reports in Project Management

In this lesson, Hany Ismail from Planning Engineer website explains the key differences between dashboards and reports in project management. Learn how to use dashboards to present high-level project data in a graphical format, ideal for senior stakeholders, while reports provide detailed information for daily or weekly updates. Understand the importance of both formats and when to use each depending on the audience and project needs.
The video covers:
The types of reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and their components.
How dashboards can simplify project information using graphs, charts, and KPIs.
The key visual elements used in dashboards like stoplight charts, bar charts, pie charts, and gauge charts.
The importance of providing accurate data to avoid misleading information in your reports or dashboards.
By the end of this lesson, you'll have a clear understanding of how to use dashboards and reports effectively in your project management practices. In the next session, you will learn how to create a simple progress dashboard in Excel from scratch!
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Timestamps:
00:05 Introduction to Dashboards vs. Reports
01:30 Types of Reports (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
04:00 Key Components of Reports
07:10 What Are Dashboards?
08:40 Stoplight Charts, Bar Charts, Pie Charts, and Gauge Charts
12:00 Creating Simple Dashboards in Excel (Upcoming Lesson)
14:00 Conclusion and Next Steps
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