Nikita Maria's response focuses on the use of pivot tables for creating dashboards, emphasizing their ease of use and flexibility in making changes. However, the response lacks depth in terms of defining key metrics, ensuring interactivity, and maintaining a clean layout, which are crucial for clarity and usability. The benchmark response provides a more comprehensive approach, including data validation, interactive elements, and a focus on user-friendly design. To improve, Nikita could have elaborated on these aspects to demonstrate a deeper understanding of dashboard design.