77 Rules
One page. Visible evidence. Decision risk. First fix.
This is the format 77 Rules uses to turn dashboard problems into executive-ready findings. It is built for CFO, board, QBR, and leadership-review contexts where weak chart evidence can support the wrong conclusion.
Sample finding
Rule 4: FAIL · 3 pt penalty
Decision risk: Leadership may overstate growth because the selected time window excludes the contraction period.
Evidence
The displayed trend starts after the decline and lacks full-period context.
Severity
High. The chart is likely to influence executive interpretation of momentum.
First fix
Restore the full comparison window or disclose the selected date logic directly on the chart.
Audit note
Potential concern: verify the date-window logic with your data team if the chart is tied to a formal board or CFO review.
Fast self-check
- Does the chart influence a board, CFO, QBR, budget, or operating decision?
- Does it use a selected date window?
- Are comparisons based on different periods, denominators, or definitions?
- Would the chart still support the same conclusion if shown with full context?
- Is there an audit trail showing who reviewed the chart before leadership saw it?
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77 Rules uses 77 rules plus 15 bonus integrity checks to connect chart evidence to decision risk, severity, and first fix.