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Winning with Tableau: Paul Ross’s Tips from Beginner to Iron Viz Champion

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Ateken Abla July 9, 2024 - 7:30pm Danika Harrod Marketing Manager, Community Content & Events, Tableau How did Paul go from Tableau beginner to winning Iron Viz at his first attempt? Paul Ross is living proof that the Iron Viz title is possible for Tableau users of all skill-levels, from beginners to experts.

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Simplifying nonprofit strategic planning for beginners 

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We all know we need a strategic plan, yet so many people don’t have one, probably because they’re afraid of this: Your Board and staff sequestered in a room, led by a consultant, doing exercises on flip charts with sticky notes and dots, exercises that never lead to a clear, finished product you can understand or use. Yuck, right?

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Making Data Visualizations: A Survival Guide And Other Resources

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I did a quick scan of data visualization resources to look for practical advice on the process of thinking visually and some technical information on what chart to select and data storytelling. The deck provides specific practical advice on charts, color, and maps. I like the chart advice: Avoid 3d-charts at all costs.

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Best of the Tableau Web: February 2021

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Luke Stanke, Circular Bar Charts: Why you should make them but never share them. Luke Stanke’s post, “ Circular Bar Charts: Why you should make them but never share them ,” explains the challenge. Pierre Hansquine, Bar Charts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Jeffrey Shaffer, Data + Science : Four Quadrant Charts in Tableau.

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6 lessons learned about data communication from the Iron Viz 2021 Feeder

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Don’t be afraid of “boring” bar charts. It can be tempting to go a long way and hack Tableau to create non-standard charts with deep visual appeal and a significant “wow” factor. Don’t forget, though, that you have an audience who want to understand your chart. although sometimes elaborate charts impress in other ways.

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6 lessons learned about data communication from the Iron Viz 2021 Feeder

Tableau

Don’t be afraid of “boring” bar charts. It can be tempting to go a long way and hack Tableau to create non-standard charts with deep visual appeal and a significant “wow” factor. Don’t forget, though, that you have an audience who want to understand your chart. although sometimes elaborate charts impress in other ways.

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Pecha Kucha

NCE Social Media

A couple of tricks to consider when creating a Pecha Kucha style presentation include: using strong images, using timely information, and if you use text and or chart, make sure the audience can read them in 20 seconds or less.