Excel Project Management Dashboard 2

Description
⚙️ Settings Sheet
The Settings sheet is the configuration area of the template. It allows you to customize the structure before entering any project data.

• This sheet contains predefined lists for Projects, Tasks, and Managers.
  
• These lists are connected to dropdown menus in the Project Data sheet.
  
• Updating these lists ensures consistent data entry and prevents spelling errors.
  
• You can add new projects, tasks, or managers at the bottom of each list.
  
• Do not leave blank rows within the lists, as this may affect dropdown functionality.
  
• Avoid renaming the sheet or deleting headers to maintain proper formula connections.
  

This sheet only needs to be updated when you want to customize or expand your system.

📋 Project Data Sheet
The Project Data sheet is the main input area of the template. Every row represents a single task and feeds the Dashboard and Gantt Chart automatically.

• Select the Project name from the dropdown menu.
  
• Select the Task name from the dropdown menu.
  
• Choose the responsible Manager.
  
• Enter the Start Date of the task.
  
• Enter the Duration in days.
  
• The End Date is calculated automatically (if formulas are enabled).
  
• Enter the number of Days Completed to track progress.
  
• The Progress percentage is calculated automatically based on completed days divided by total duration.
  
• Enter the planned Budget for the task.
  
• Enter the Actual cost spent so far.
  

Important usage guidelines:

• Do not delete or modify formula cells.
  
• Do not change the table headers.
  
• Always use valid date formats.
  
• Update progress and actual costs regularly to keep reports accurate.
  

All dashboard charts and timeline visuals update automatically based on this sheet.

📈 Dashboard Sheet
The Dashboard sheet provides a high-level visual summary of your projects. It is fully automated and does not require manual data entry.

• Displays overall project performance metrics.
  
• Shows task completion percentages.
  
• Compares Budget vs Actual spending.
  
• Highlights manager performance.
  
• Provides visual charts and KPI indicators for quick insights.
  
• Updates automatically when changes are made in the Project Data sheet.
  

This sheet is designed for reporting, presentations, and performance analysis.

📅 Gantt Chart
The Gantt Chart provides a timeline view of all tasks across projects. It visually represents scheduling and progress.

• Displays tasks across a calendar timeline.
  
• Shows task start and end dates visually.
  
• Highlights planned task duration.
  
• Indicates completed portion of each task.
  
• Helps identify delays or overlapping tasks.
  
• Updates automatically based on Project Data entries.
  

This sheet is ideal for monitoring project timelines and workload distribution.

🔄 Recommended WorkflowTo use the template effectively:

• First, customize project names, tasks, and managers in the Settings sheet.
  
• Second, enter all task details in the Project Data sheet.
  
• Third, review insights in the Dashboard sheet.
  
• Finally, monitor timelines in the Gantt Chart sheet.
  
  

Once data is entered, refresh it and everything else updates automatically.