What type of report would you use for a high-level overview of performance metrics?

A dashboard is specifically designed to provide a high-level overview of performance metrics in an easily digestible format. It consolidates key performance indicators (KPIs), visualizations, and summaries into one interactive interface, allowing users to quickly assess the health of the business or specific operations at a glance. Dashboards are typically visual and utilize charts, graphs, and numbers that can showcase trends and comparisons effectively.

In contrast, a detailed report would present data in a more granular format, often focusing on specific data points and providing in-depth analyses rather than summary views. Datasets refer to the raw data that can be manipulated and analyzed in tools like Power BI but do not function as reports themselves. A data model, on the other hand, is used to structure the datasets within Power BI but is not a report format meant to display performance metrics. These distinctions underscore why a dashboard is the appropriate choice for delivering a comprehensive, quick-view look at performance metrics.