Introduction :

What is a Project Execution Dashboard?

One Project Execution Dashboard is a visual steering tool that aggregates project data in real time to track the schedule, costs, resources, risks and performance indicators (KPIs).

Its main objectives are to:

• Track project health
• Identify upstream trends
• Facilitate proactive decision-making
• Aligning all stakeholders

Key components of a high-performing execution dashboard

Performance planning indicators

Time is a critical factor. The dashboard must include:

• Planned vs. Actual Start/End Dates
• Activity Status (Not started, In progress, Completed)
• Critical path activities and their float
• Tracking deviations from baseline (dates and durations)
• Planning look-ahead (2 to 4 weeks) for short-term priorities

ALVID Tip: Use baselines and float filters in P6 to highlight critical and near-critical paths.

2. Earned Value Management (EVM)

For an integrated cost/schedule view:

• PV (Planned Value)
• EV (Earned Value)
• Actual Cost
• CPI (Cost Performance Index) and SPI (Schedule Performance Index)
• EAC (Estimate at Completion) and VAC (Variance at Completion)

These indicators form a very powerful early warning system.

3. Cost and Budget Monitoring

The dashboard must clearly answer: are we within budget?

• Budgeted vs actual costs
• Estimate to Completion (ETC) / Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Cost breakdown by WBS / accounts
• S-Curves (Planned vs Actual vs Forecast)

ALVID tip: leverage P6 resources or connect Power BI for advanced cash flow.

4. Resource utilisation

Good resource management optimizes productivity:

• Actual vs Planned Usage (Labour, Equipment)
• Remaining units and associated costs
• Over-allocated resources
• Productivity trends

Allows needs to be anticipated and over or under-loading to be avoided.

5. Milestones and Deliverables

Tracking of major project objectives:

• Milestone status (Achieved / At risk / Delayed)
• Delivery progress by phase or lot
• Stage gates or client validations

Essential for executive reporting and contractual compliance.

6. Risks, issues and changes

A good dashboard not only tracks performance but also uncertainty:

• Open risks with mitigation plans
• Outstanding issues requiring action
• Change requests (approved or pending) with time/cost impacts

Promotes a proactive project culture.

7. Progress and Global KPIs

Key performance indicators

• % progress (planned vs actual)
• Progress curves
• Key performance indicators

Use of colour codes (Green / Orange / Red) for quick reading.

8. Analyse narrative

Data alone is not enough:

• Variance analysis (causes and impacts)
• Insights from project teams (Project Controls, engineers)
• Corrective actions or recovery plans

Turn data into actionable decisions.

The added value of ALVID Consulting

At ALVID Consulting, we don't just create dashboards – we design true Intelligent piloting systems allowing

• Better anticipation of risks
• Fast and informed decision-making
• A well-executed performance, aligned with contractual requirements

Whether you need:

• Integrated Primavera P6 Dashboards
• Bespoke Power BI Reporting
• Project controls training

We help you turn your data into decisions.

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