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LESSON 6: PROJECT MANAGEMENT DASHBOARDS

Learning Objectives

Review Project Management Dashboards.

• Describe the purpose of Dashboards.
• List Dashboards useful for Project Managers.

Overview

The starting place in Unanet AE is your Dashboard- it is the first thing you see when
logging in and can serve as a launch pad for business analytics and streamlining your
work in Unanet AE. Dashboards in Unanet AE are sourced from one of two types:
Classic and Analytic.

Classic Dashboards
Classic Dashboards allow you to augment Unanet AE and streamline common
activities. For instance, receive an alert when a project goes over budget or when
Receivables go past due. Alternatively, many reports in Unanet AE can be run, directly
from Classic Dashboards and Gridgets, allow you to display- even update- data
through a dynamic grid.

Analytic Dashboards
Analytic Dashboards use rich data visualizations allowing you to perform business
analysis and gain powerful insights into your data. For instance, view Utilization across
departments with running trend lines. Use Charts, Grids, Maps, etc. to dynamically filter
and interact with your data - all in real-time.

Analytic dashboards are highly valuable tools for project managers as they provide a
centralized platform for monitoring, analyzing, and visualizing key project data. Here are
several ways in which analytic dashboards are useful for project managers:

• Real-time Monitoring: Analytic dashboards provide real-time updates on project
progress, allowing project managers to stay informed about the latest
developments. This helps in identifying and addressing issues promptly.

• Data Visualization: Dashboards use charts, graphs, and other visual elements
to represent complex project data in a clear and understandable way. This

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