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Dashboard Overview

The crisisIQ dashboard is your central hub for accessing simulations, managing content, and tracking your progress.

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Dashboard Types

crisisIQ features different dashboards based on your role and activity:

Main Dashboard

Primary hub for administrators, content creators, and team members

Solo Dashboard

Dedicated interface for individual training exercises

Participant View

Simplified interface when joining group simulations

Admin Panel

Extended features for company and system administrators

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Main Dashboard Layout

When you log in, you’ll see the main dashboard with these key areas:

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Header Navigation

Branding & Navigation
  • crisisIQ Logo: Click to return to dashboard home
  • Menu Toggle: Show/hide the sidebar navigation (mobile)
  • Breadcrumbs: Current location within the app
The left sidebar provides access to main features:
Overview of your activity, assignments, and quick actions
  • Active simulations
  • Scheduled exercises
  • Completed trainings
  • Create new simulation (if permitted)
  • Browse scenario library
  • Create scenarios (Content Creator+)
  • Edit existing scenarios
  • Timeline builder
  • Solo training dashboard
  • Personal progress
  • Certificates & achievements
  • Performance reports
  • Team analytics (Admin)
  • Individual progress
For Administrators Only:
  • Company management
  • User management
  • Role assignments
  • System settings

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Main Content Area

The central area displays page-specific content:
  • Widgets: Quick stats, upcoming simulations, recent activity
  • Data Tables: Simulations list, participants, scenarios
  • Forms: Create/edit content
  • Reports: Charts, graphs, performance metrics
Some pages show a footer with:
  • Version information
  • Privacy policy link
  • Terms of service link
  • Support contact

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Dashboard Widgets

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For All Users

Active Simulations

Currently running or scheduled simulations you’re involved in

Recent Activity

Timeline of your recent actions and updates

Assignments

Simulations assigned to you with deadlines

Progress

Your completion rate and performance trends

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For Administrators

User Stats

Total users, active participants, recent registrations

Simulation Stats

Total simulations, completion rates, average scores

Pending Tasks

Invitations to send, reports to review, approvals needed

System Health

Platform status, storage usage, API health (System Admin)

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Solo Training Dashboard

Access via “My Training” in the sidebar or directly at /solo:
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Solo Homepage

Dedicated landing page for individual training
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Available Scenarios

Browse solo-enabled scenarios by category, difficulty, topic
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My History

Past solo simulations with scores and feedback
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Start Training

Launch a new solo simulation with one click

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Solo Dashboard Features

  • Full-Screen Mode: Minimal distractions for focused training
  • Scenario Library: Filter by topic, difficulty, duration
  • Progress Tracking: Completion percentage, average scores
  • Personal Records: Best scores, improvement trends
  • Training Guide: Tips and best practices for crisis management

Solo Training Guide

Learn more about solo training features

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Dashboard Customization

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Layout Options

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Personalization

In Profile > Preferences, customize:
  • Default Landing Page: Dashboard, Solo Training, or Last Visited
  • Language: German or English
  • Date Format: DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY
  • Time Zone: Auto-detected or manual selection
  • Notifications: Which events trigger alerts

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Responsive Design

crisisIQ adapts to your screen size:

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Desktop (1280px+)

  • Full sidebar navigation
  • Multi-column layouts
  • All widgets visible
  • Data tables with all columns

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Tablet (768px - 1279px)

  • Collapsible sidebar
  • Two-column layouts
  • Essential widgets shown
  • Scrollable tables

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Mobile (< 768px)

  • Hamburger menu
  • Single-column layouts
  • Priority widgets only
  • Simplified tables
  • Touch-optimized controls
Install crisisIQ as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on mobile for the best experience. See our Mobile Installation Guide.

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Quick Actions

Common actions accessible from the dashboard:

Start Solo Training

Jump directly into a solo scenario

Create Scenario

Begin building a new training scenario (Content Creator+)

Invite Users

Send invitations to join your organization (Admin)

View Reports

Access performance analytics

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Notifications

The notification center (bell icon) shows:
  • Simulation starting soon
  • Phase transitions
  • New messages/events
  • Simulation completed

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Notification Actions

  • Mark as Read: Clear individual notification
  • Mark All as Read: Clear entire notification list
  • View Details: Navigate to related page
  • Settings: Configure notification preferences

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Dashboard Performance

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Loading States

While data loads, you’ll see:
  • Skeleton Screens: Placeholder shapes for content
  • Progress Bars: For large data sets
  • Loading Spinners: For quick operations

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Data Refresh

  • Auto-Refresh: Dashboard updates every 30 seconds (configurable)
  • Manual Refresh: Pull-to-refresh on mobile or refresh button
  • Real-Time Updates: WebSocket connection for live simulations

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Offline Mode

When installed as PWA:
  • Cached Dashboard: View previously loaded data
  • Offline Indicator: Banner showing connection status
  • Sync on Reconnect: Updates applied when back online

PWA Installation

Install crisisIQ for offline access

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Dashboard Navigation Tips

Speed up navigation with keyboard shortcuts:
  • Ctrl/Cmd + K: Open search
  • Ctrl/Cmd + B: Toggle sidebar
  • Ctrl/Cmd + H: Go to dashboard home
  • Ctrl/Cmd + S: Save current form (where applicable)
  • Esc: Close modals/dialogs
Quickly switch between organizations:
  1. Click Company Switcher dropdown
  2. Select different company
  3. Dashboard reloads with that company’s data
  4. Your role may differ per company
Find what you need fast:
  • Search scenarios by name, description, tags
  • Find users by name or email (Admin)
  • Locate simulations by title or ID
  • Filter results by type or date

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Troubleshooting

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Refresh the page (Ctrl/Cmd + R)
  3. Clear browser cache
  4. Try a different browser
  5. Contact support if issue persists
  • Click the refresh icon if available
  • Log out and back in
  • Check if real-time connection is active (look for connection indicator)
  • Verify your role and permissions
  • Switch to the correct company context
  • Check if email is verified
  • Contact your administrator

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Next Steps

Explore specific dashboard features:

Navigation Guide

Detailed navigation instructions

Roles & Permissions

Understand what you can do

Group Simulations

Join team training

Solo Training

Practice individually