Easy Tech TutsHow to Build a KPI Dashboard in Monday.com Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Manually pulling numbers together for a business review eats up time that could go toward decisions. This guide shows how to build a KPI dashboard in Monday.com by linking multiple boards and layering in widgets for metrics, trends, and progress, so leadership can see organizational health at a glance instead of waiting on a report.
01Create a new dashboard and link boards
Start a blank dashboard from your workspace directory and link it safely to your underlying operational boards.
02Add Numbers widgets
Use the Numbers Widget to aggregate key metrics like total sales, lead counts, or project expenses.
03Add chart widgets for trends
Add bar charts, line graphs, or pie charts to visualize monthly trends and performance distributions.
04Set up the Battery widget for progress
Use the Battery Widget to track real-time completion percentages and milestone roadblocks across departments.
05Apply multi-board filters
Configure filters to slice data dynamically by date ranges, project owners, or custom status tags.
06Organize and share the dashboard
Arrange the layout into logical sections and share view-only access links with stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine data from multiple boards in one dashboard?
Yes, a blank dashboard can link to multiple underlying operational boards to aggregate data in one view.
What kinds of widgets are available for KPIs?
Numbers, Chart (bar, line, pie), Battery, and Table widgets are all covered as ways to visualize different types of metrics.
Can stakeholders view the dashboard without editing it?
Yes, you can share view-only access links with high-level stakeholders.
Can I filter the dashboard by date range or owner?
Yes, multi-board filters let you slice data dynamically by date ranges, project owners, or custom status tags.
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