Top 7 Features Every Power BI Dashboard Should Include

A good Power BI dashboard should do more than just show numbers. It should help people understand what’s going on, make smart decisions, and work better together. Whether you’re a project manager, business analyst, or team leader, your dashboard should be easy to use and give the right answers fast.

Let’s look at the 7 most important features every Power BI dashboard should have. These features make the dashboard useful, clear, and easy to share. Data Inseyet’s ready-made dashboards already include these features so you don’t have to build everything from scratch.

1. Interactive Charts and Easy Data Exploration

The best dashboards let you click, filter, and explore the data yourself. You don’t just look at a number; you can click on it to see more details or filter other parts of the dashboard.

For example:

• Click on a chart to filter tasks by project or person
• Hover over graphs to see extra information
• Drill down to see weekly or daily trends

Also, using the right visual (bar chart, line chart, pie chart and so on) helps make data easier to comprehend. You don’t want to confuse your team with improper chart type.

Data Inseyet includes:
Interactive visuals that respond to clicks, with tooltips, filters, and charts that make sense. You can explore the data without needing help from IT.

2. Clear Layout and Simple Design

A good Power BI dashboard is easy to read. People should understand it at a glance without asking too many questions.

Here’s what helps:

• Start with big-picture info at the top (like overall progress)
• Put detailed charts below in groups or sections
• Use simple titles, labels, and colors
• Don’t add too many visuals on one page

If your dashboard is full of clutter, people will ignore it. Keep it clean and focused.

Data Inseyet includes:
A clean and organized layout that’s easy to follow. The dashboards highlight what matters first, so you can quickly see how things are going.

3. Filters and Personal Views

Not everyone wants to see the same thing. That’s why filters are so helpful. They let users pick the part of the data they care about.

Good filters include:

• Date filters – pick a week, month, or custom time
• Person filters – see tasks by team member
• Project filters – focus on just one project or team
• Dropdowns and slicers – easy tools to select what you want

This gives every person a view that makes sense to them.

Data Inseyet includes:
Filters for date, project, person, and more. Just click and your view changes right away with no setup needed.

4. Works on Mobile Devices

Many people check dashboards on their phones or tablets. So your Power BI dashboard should perform well across smaller screens, as well. The Power BI mobile app provides you the ability to view and interact with dashboards from anywhere. But your dashboard must be built in a way that still looks good on mobile.

Data Inseyet includes:
Dashboards that are tested for both desktop and mobile use. Whether you’re in the office or on the go, you’ll have access to clear, readable reports.

5. Connects to Many Data Sources

A useful dashboard should pull data from different places like Excel, SharePoint, or cloud tools. You don’t want to enter data by hand.

Power BI can connect to:

• Excel files
• Microsoft Planner
• SharePoint lists and folders
• SQL and other databases
• Cloud tools like OneDrive, Google Sheets, and more

It also lets you use Power Query to clean and prepare your data before showing it in a dashboard.

Data Inseyet includes:
Pre-built connections using standard tools like SharePoint, Excel, Teams, and Planner. You don’t need special licenses or extra apps.

6. Real-Time or Auto-Updated Data

You don’t want to see old data when you’re trying to make decisions. That’s why your Power BI dashboard should show live data or refresh often.

There are two main ways to keep your data fresh:

• Real-time dashboards – show live info as it changes
• Scheduled refresh – updates every hour, day, or week

This way, your team always sees the most recent numbers without doing anything.

Data Inseyet includes:
Dashboards that update automatically. With the use of Power Automate to collect Planner task data and update the dashboard without you having to do anything.

7. Easy Sharing and Collaboration

A dashboard is no good if only one person can see it. You should be able to share it easily with your team, boss, or clients.

Power BI lets you:

• Share reports by email or link
• Publish to a workspace for your team
• Export to PDF or PowerPoint for meetings
• Get Teams alerts when new data is added

Data Inseyet includes:
Easy sharing tools and optional Teams notifications. When new data is added to SharePoint, your team gets a heads-up right away.

What You Get with Data Inseyets Power BI Dashboard

If you want a Power BI dashboard that includes all these features without building it yourself, Data Inseyets offers a plug-and-play solution.

Here’s what’s included:

• Pre-built Power BI dashboard file (.pbix)
• Power Automate flow that pulls in task data
• SharePoint-ready setup for clean data storage
• Step-by-step PDF setup guide
• Filters, charts, and mobile-ready design
• 14-day money-back guarantee
• Lifetime free updates for small changes

This setup is perfect for project managers, freelancers, analysts, and IT teams who want better reports fast.

Final Thoughts

A great Power BI dashboard should help you see the right data, understand it quickly, and take action. It should work on any device, stay updated, and be easy to share. Most importantly, it should be simple to use for everyone.

If you want a shortcut to building one, Data Inseyet’s ready-to-use dashboards give you all the features you need without the time and trouble of building it from scratch.

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Get started with Data Inseyet today and build a smarter dashboard that saves time and gets results.