Abstract: The present invention provides decomposing metrics. A result is decomposed into a expression and at least one datum. The decomposed expression and at least one datum is rendered on a display means. This enables and end user to determine what calculations and data is used to calculate metrics, thereby giving the viewer more useful information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for dynamically reconfiguring views for business information dashboards. A dashboard is connected to an intelligent backend, which is also connected to the business information sources. A user can supply the intelligent backend with priority data about which information is to be displayed. The intelligent backend processes the data from the business sources, and determines the views to be shown by the dashboard.

Abstract: The present invention provides for sharing information among a plurality of dashboards. Employment of at least one metric of a first dashboard is monitored. An indicia of the monitored metric is transmitted. The indicia of the monitored metric is received. An indicia associated with the monitored metric is displayed on a second dashboard, thereby enabling a user of the second dashboard to know what metrics a user of the first dashboard are employing.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program are provided to better analyze business activities. Metrics are utilized to mine information gathered on a businesses operations. At times of user labeled events, snap shots of the state of the business can be taken. Statistical analyses are performed on the data corresponding to the state of the business to determine if correlations between user labeled events and business activities. Therefore, a business can become more competitive by determining the behaviors that both help and hurt business operations.