How Are Reports Useful?

While dashboards are excellent for monitoring real-time data, reports complement them by documenting data in a structured format. They are indispensable for scenarios requiring detailed analysis, offline sharing, formal documentation, or providing a snapshot of data for decision-making.

• Detailed Insights: While dashboards highlight trends and summaries, reports offer a deeper dive into granular data, allowing for a comprehensive analysis.

• Offline Accessibility: Reports can be exported and shared in formats like Excel or PowerPoint, making them accessible without an internet connection.

• Formal Communication: They serve as professional documents for client presentations, team updates, or management reviews.

• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Reports act as historical records, capturing data snapshots for future reference or compliance.

• Date-Specific Data: Reports allow to retrieve and present data relative to the specific date, ensuring relevance and timeliness.

In the next section, we will explore Template Reports and when and why to use them. Template Reports generally use a pre-designed template to summarize data and provide a consistent structure for presenting findings.