Introduction to Dashboarding

Grafana Setup and Azure PostgreSQL Connection

Pipeline Health Dashboard

Data Quality Dashboard

Presenting Metrics and Definitions

Practice

Assignment

Gotchas & Pitfalls

Week 11 Lesson Plan (Teachers)

Presenting Metrics and Definitions

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Suggested Topics

• Why metric definitions matter: avoiding misinterpretation and conflicting numbers
• Writing a metric definition: name, description, formula, source table, grain, owner
• Structuring a 5-minute dashboard presentation: context, metrics, findings, next steps
• Presenting to non-technical audiences: no jargon, focus on business impact
• Common presentation mistakes: too many panels, unexplained axes, missing context
• Handling questions about data accuracy and methodology
• Documenting your dashboard: a README or wiki page explaining each panel
• Peer feedback: what makes a dashboard presentation effective

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