Part 1 - Business Reporting System

Even though there are many types of business reporting systems, they all share one common aspect: the business user uses a tool to get more information on various data sources.

Investigate what business intelligence (BI) or business analytics (BA) reporting applications or systems look like across functional areas of an organization.

Select 1 application or functional area within an organization.

Design a reporting website page or dashboard for the area at least 2 levels deep.

Use any Microsoft program such as PowerPoint, MIX, or Sway. Remember, the purpose of this dashboard is communication. Make sure what you decide to include is intentional, clear, and effective.

Include the following:

Provide context for the standards reports (who needs the reports, why they need the report, and how often they should be using the report).

Provide labels, scales, headings, comparisons, and chart tool tips.

Selectively choose what data needs to be real time.

Consider the following:

Think about the right choice of visualizations.

Remember, not all the information needs to be on the front page. You can have two levels.

Think about your layout and standard report names.