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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 8 MIN

Vanity Isn’t Strategy: Smarter Metrics for Smarter Teams

from The Dashboard Effect · host Brick Thompson, Jon Thompson, Caleb Ochs, Landon Ochs

Are you chasing metrics that look good but don’t do good?In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick Thompson and Landon Oaks dive into the common trap of vanity metrics, those flashy numbers that don’t actually move the needle. They explore how to identify the right metrics, involve the right stakeholders, and why iteration is key to building dashboards that drive real results.Whether you’re building your first dashboard or refining a mature BI strategy, this episode will help you shift from data that decorates to data that delivers.Learn how Blue Margin helps companies turn data into a strategic asset: bluemargin.com

Are you chasing metrics that look good but don’t do good? In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick Thompson and Landon Oaks dive into the common trap of vanity metrics, those flashy numbers that don’t actually move the needle. They explore how to identify the right metrics, involve the right stakeholders, and why iteration is key to building dashboards that drive real results. Whether you’re building your first dashboard or refining a mature BI strategy, this episode will help you shift...

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