Business Dashboards : A Visual Catalog for Design and Deployment by Claire Y. Chen, Manish Bansal and Nils H. Rasmussen (2009, Trade Paperback)

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ISBN: 0470413476. Author: Rasmussen, Nils H.; Bansal, Manish; Chen, Claire Y. Release Date: 2009-03-09. Condition: New.

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100470413476
ISBN-139780470413470
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Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBusiness Dashboards : a Visual Catalog for Design and Deployment
Publication Year2009
SubjectManagement Information Systems, Strategic Planning
TypeTextbook
AuthorClaire Y. Chen, Manish Bansal, Nils H. Rasmussen
Subject AreaComputers, Business & Economics
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Length10 in
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LCCN2008-042936
Reviews"The book tackles the question from the ground up, explaining what dashboards are and what they're for, before diving deeply into data architecture and visual design, with tons of examples and illustrations. It even explains why dashboards are so popular." ( Accounting Today , June 1-14, 2009)
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal658.4/038011
Table Of ContentPreface. Book Summary. Part 1. Introduction to Dashboards. Chapter 1. Dashboards Definition. Chapter 2. Dashboards' Role in a Business Intelligence Solution. Chapter 3. Why Dashboards Have Become so Popular. Chapter 4. Types of Dashboards. Chapter 5. Designing Metrics and Key Performance Indicators. Chapter 6. Dashboard Scenario: Use Case. Chapter 7. Getting Ready for the Implementation. Part 2. Summary and Readiness Checklist. Part Two. Creating the Right Business Intelligence Architecture for Dashboards. Chapter 8. Why a Good Architecture Is Important. Chapter 9. Data Warehouse Techniques. Chapter 10. Data Replication and Delivery. Chapter 11. Query Language and Interactivity. Chapter 12. Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Dashboard Paradigm. Chapter 13. Mobile Business Intelligence. Part Two. Summary and Readiness Checklist. Part 3. Dashboard Design. Chapter 14. Design Tips. Chapter 15. Dashboard Examples. Part Three. Summary and Readiness Checklist. Part 4. Managing a Dashboard Project. Chapter 16. Planning the Project. Chapter 17. Engaging the Users. Chapter 18. Project Tips. Chapter 19. Training and Deployment. Part Four. Summary and Readiness Checklist. Appendix A. Software Selection Tips. Appendix B. Installation. Appendix C. Hardware Recommendations. Appendix D. Security Authentication Techniques. Appendix E. Metrics and Key Performance Indicator Examples. About the Authors. Index.
SynopsisFocusing on designing the right dashboards for use in an organization, this timely, full color book reveals how to successfully deploy dashboards by building the optimal software architecture and dashboard design. In addition, it describes the value of this popular technology to a business and how it can have a significant impact on performance improvement. A unique collection of more than 120 dashboard images are organized by category. One of the chapters provides a step-by-step description of the key performance indicator (KPIs) design process. One of the appendices contains more than 1,000 examples of KPIs to help design the content of dashboards. The book also describes all the steps in a dashboard implementation and offers related advice. Nils Rasmussen (West Hollywood, CA) is cofounder and Principal of Solver, Inc. Claire Y. Chen (Long Beach, CA) is a Senior Business Intelligence Architect at Solver, Inc. Manish Bansal (Irvine, CA) is Vice President of Sales at Solver, Inc., This book examines dashboard technology. It will focus on selecting the right dashboards for use in an organization, and on how to successfully deploy the dashboards by building the optimal server and software architecture., An essential guide for successful deployment of dashboard technology for optimal organizational performance In order for managers to make the best possible decisions in the shortest amount of time, it is essential to turn data into structured information and then present this information in a format that is easy to read and that supports analysis. Business Dashboards: A Visual Catalog for Design and Deployment is designed to empower companies and government organizations to deploy dashboards that enable their employees to optimize performance management. Extremely user-friendly, this book is based on three underlying principles: the power of process , providing step-by-step tools that can be used in a real-world implementation; the power of examples , presenting a large number of dashboard examples in order to give you and your project team as many ideas as possible for your dashboard project; and the critical essence of good data architecture , illustrated in the authors vision of a solid and carefully planned data architecture to support sustainable and successful dashboards. A practical resource for what can be a daunting topic, Business Dashboards is filled with real-world examples and provides you with an understanding of: Why Dashboards Have Become so Popular The Role of Dashboards in a Business Intelligence Solution The Best Types of Dashboards for Your Company Designing Metrics and Key Performance Indicators How to Prepare for Implementation Creating the Right Business Intelligence Architecture for Dashboards Why a Good Architecture Is Important Data Warehouse Techniques Examining all the various activities and technologies you should know about before, during, and after a dashboard implementation, Business Dashboards is your go-to resource for quick, relevant ideas to help your organization benefit from this powerful technology.
LC Classification NumberHD30.213.R37 2009

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