The Dashboard Detective – When No One Flips to Page 2
“The dashboard looks great!”
“…there’s a Page 2?”
— Looks aren’t insights. Read before you react.
This week’s comic, “The Dashboard Detective”, turns a spotlight on a subtle but all-too-common workplace reality: stakeholders praising dashboards without reading them.
🔎 Comic Breakdown
A stakeholder compliments a dashboard. The analyst, trying to confirm real engagement, asks if they noticed the trend on Page 2. The stakeholder pauses—clearly unaware a Page 2 even exists.
Key Punchline: Looks aren’t insights. Read before you react.
🧠 What This Says About Workplace Dynamics
Praise feels great—but it’s not always helpful. This comic captures the uncomfortable gap between perceived validation and actual utility.
- Stakeholders may skim or skip key sections
- Important trends get buried beneath beautiful charts
- Misalignment remains undetected until it’s too late
🚧 Avoiding the Trap
- Design for story, not style: Place the key insight upfront.
- Prompt discussion: Ask pointed questions during reviews.
- Use page analytics: Track if pages/tabs are actually viewed.
🎨 Comic Design Notes
The art style borrows from detective noir—subtle magnifying glass, neutral palettes, and a whodunit feel. The analyst as a detective brings humor and metaphor together: if users don’t investigate, someone else must.
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📌 Final Thought
In dashboards, presentation matters—but interpretation matters more. If no one flips to Page 2, your insights may never see the light of day.