The document discusses how dashboards can help executives manage strategic objectives with certainty by providing visibility into business operations and key performance indicators. It provides an overview of how to develop a dashboard, including aligning strategy, goals and roles; defining measures; and integrating the dashboard with organizational processes. Challenges in implementing dashboards include identifying the right KPIs and ensuring effective usage. The document also describes dashboard solutions and a case study of an IT organization that saw productivity gains of 20-40% after implementing a dashboard.