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At one point in my career, I cut fabric for a living. It’s an odd job, but it’s tangible. When
How the EXCEL to do I trust this Tableau thing?
Let’s face it: change can be a bit like parachuting for the first time. You jump off a helicopter with
How the EXCEL do I structure my data for Tableau?
Data is magical. When I talk to members of my family, I get the impression they view it like the matrix,
How the EXCEL do I use Tableau to transform my organization?
Or perhaps, the better question is ‘how do I make a change?’ Since giving my talk at the Tableau Conference,
The Magic of Tableau: Small Multiples and Faceting by Design
Every now and then, one of my clients will ask a question that sends me down a rabbit hole. I
How the EXCEL do I implement Tableau? The Cliff’s Notes Version to Tableau Drive
You’ve done it: you’ve bought Tableau Desktop licenses, maybe even Server! You’re itching to get others on board and ready
Tableau Conference: The Linguistics of Data Visualization
Andy Warhol had soup cans…I have dashboards. Catch the Tableau Conference chat over here (login required – don’t ask me
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3 Tips for the Non-Traditional Tableau Analyst
I didn’t start my career in anything remotely close to this field. No, I went into American Sign Language interpreting
But is data visualization really a language?!
I’ve been toying with the linguistics of data visualization idea for some time now as a way to teach myself
Finding the Bar: How We Hire Analysts
Hiring an analyst can be intimidating. First, the term is so widely used, it’s near impossible to determine who spends
Dashboard Design from Deep within the Brain: It’s Really Like Driving a Car
I recently read a book, The Glass Cage by Nicholas Carr, and he talked about his experience learning to drive,
How the EXCEL do I understand Marimekko?! Tableau Toddler Guide
With Tableau 10 came the ability to add Marimekko charts. Now, keep in mind, these are considered advanced visualization for
Tableau 10 Device Designer: Optimizing for Mobile & Getting Tableau to Fit
In the days of yore (or about a couple of weeks ago), designing for mobile meant an entirely different dashboard.