Make data readable
First, dashboard users should know that dashboard definition depends on the role the dashboard plays within an organization. Everyone uses data dashboards differently.
Not all business dashboards serve the same purpose. Therefore, it is important that users understand which KPIs to track and why.
The best data dashboards answer important questions about your business.
There is so much data available and more and more is becoming accessible by the day. This is truly the information age and it is extremely easy to become overwhelmed and drown in your analyses. This is true for everyone.
It is important to remember the purpose of your dashboard and then determine what data is really needed to make the story clear. Don't use vanity statistics or data that may confuse your intended audience. Simpler is always better.