Visualizing The Strategic Plan of an Organization to Monitor KPIs Using a Dashboard Development Approach. Case Study: Computer Science Faculty of Allameh Tabataba'i University

Abstract This research aimed to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and enhance the monitoring and decision-making processes within the Faculty of Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science at Allameh Tabataba'i University. The study explored the feasibility of visualizing these KPIs through the development of interactive strategic dashboards. Initially, by analyzing the faculty's strategic documents, 11 key performance indicators were identified, including scholarly publications, scientific events, and research projects, which were validated based on the SMART model. Subsequently, interactive dashboards were developed using the powerful Microsoft PowerBI software. These dashboards visually represent the status of each key indicator and enable in-depth data analysis. Dashboards were designed for each academic department (Statistics, Mathematics, and Computer Science) as well as for the entire faculty. The results of this research demonstrate that the use of interactive management dashboards has yielded numerous benefits, including precise and timely monitoring of the faculty's strategic objectives, identification of strengths and weaknesses, facilitation of data-driven decision-making, increased transparency and accountability, and improved efficiency and effectiveness of faculty activities. Overall, this study indicates that the application of modern technologies such as data visualization can significantly contribute to enhancing management and planning in academic environments.