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Project Management

PART V: Insights, Documentation, and BI

Session 10: Dashboards and BI Tools

Course Code: PM-10
Goal: Leverage dashboards and Business Intelligence (BI) tools to make data-driven decisions that optimize project outcomes and operational performance.

Session Overview

Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Instructor-led (via Microsoft Teams or in-person)
Level: Advanced (Ideal for project executives, senior PMs, and operations managers)

Resources Provided:

  • BI Dashboard Configuration Guide
  • Trend and Alert Interpretation Sheet
  • Customized Report Builder Reference
  • Dashboard Sharing and Distribution Checklist

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Access, configure, and navigate dashboards.
  • Understand and interpret BI visualizations: trends, alarms, workload flags.
  • Create customized dashboards and insights tailored to stakeholder needs.
  • Share reports and dashboards internally for action and visibility.

Session Agenda

10.1 Accessing and Configuring Dashboards
  • Navigate to the CUBE BI module.
  • Customize dashboard widgets and filters.
  • Save personalized views.
10.2 Understanding BI Visualizations
  • Analyze project trends (financial, schedule, labor).
  • Monitor alarms and performance flags.
  • Use trend data for proactive project interventions.
10.3 Creating Customized Insights for Key Stakeholders
  • Build role-based dashboards:
    • PM-focused
    • Executive overviews
    • Financial tracking dashboards
  • Set permissions for dashboard visibility.
10.4 Sharing Reports and Dashboards Internally
  • Export visual reports to PDF or Excel.
  • Schedule auto-generated report deliveries.
  • Embed dashboards into CUBE Home Screen or SharePoint.

Hands-On Preview (Optional if time allows)

  • Build a sample dashboard showing project health and labor forecast.
  • Configure alerts for budget overruns.
  • Schedule a weekly executive report delivery.

Post-Session Action Items

  • Finalize top 5 dashboards needed for your team.
  • Assign dashboard ownership (updating and monitoring).
  • Standardize monthly executive report templates.

 Note: When scheduling, make sure to include this session code: PM-10.

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