Dashboard Fatigue — Why Less Is More

Dashboard fatigue happens when too much data becomes background noise. Discover how to strip away the noise, keep only the metrics that matter, and deliver them in ways people actually read and act on.

How many metrics should be in a push report?

5–7 key KPIs — enough for clarity, not overload.

Keeping push reports short ensures they are read and acted upon. Focusing on 5–7 KPIs keeps recipients from drowning in data and directs attention to the numbers that truly drive performance.

Why replace dashboards with push reporting?

Push reporting puts the right data in front of people without effort.

Push reporting removes the need to “pull” information from dashboards, saving time and ensuring key metrics are seen by everyone who matters. It’s proactive, timely, and more likely to drive action.

What is dashboard fatigue?

It’s when dashboards stop being checked and updates get ignored.

Dashboard fatigue happens when the volume or complexity of data causes leaders and teams to disengage. Metrics lose visibility, and problems go unnoticed. This is often a sign that reporting needs to be simplified and pushed directly to decision-makers.

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Dashboard Fatigue: Symptoms, Costs & the SMS Alternative

Mikkel Pedersen

April 20, 2025

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Dashboards multiply, clarity disappears. See why dashboard fatigue stalls growth—and how a 7-KPI Friday SMS restores focus.