What KPIs should be placed on the top of a dashboard and why?

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The top of a dashboard should display high-level, strategic KPIs that are most critical for decision-making.
These are often called “at-a-glance” metrics because they provide immediate insight.
Examples include Revenue, Profit %, Customer Growth, or Monthly Targets.
In one project, we placed Total Sales, Revenue vs Target, and YTD Growth at the top.
This allowed executives to see overall performance instantly without scrolling.
Placing KPIs at the top improves visibility, prioritization, and quick decision-making.
Lower sections can show supporting details,

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