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Most dashboards only tell half the story. Learn what metrics really matter when scaling a business.

Dashboards are essential—but many only scratch the surface. The wrong KPIs can mislead decision-makers and delay action.

In this article, we highlight how to align dashboard design with your growth stage, select the right indicators, and ensure your insights match real-world operations.

Action guide: audit your existing dashboards using our five‑layer maturity rubric, redesign using narrative structures, and integrate leading‑indicator alerts via Slack or Teams so decisions happen in real time.

Inside This Article

• Key differences between vanity and value metrics
• 5 must-have KPIs for scaling teams
• How to tell when your dashboard is lying
• Tools to clean and contextualize your data

Turn your dashboards into decision engines.