Building World-Class Business Dashboards ONLINE: January 10 and 11

“This was genuinely one of the best workshops I’ve attended. Steve balanced his instruction with relevant and engaging examples and group exercises. Steve is clearly an expert at his craft, but he made those of us who are new to creating visualizations and dashboards feel comfortable. His passion to educate the world on data visualization and to be of service to his audience is inspiring.”

Molly Schmied , Chief Analytics Officer , Ohio State University

“A big thank you to Steve Wexler for the training sessions teaching us why and when to use different chart methods. We're still talking about it and every visualisation and dashboard we've done since has been so much better. Its already having a big impact!”

Dr. Peter Tillotson , Director, Acumed Consulting

Overview

Learn how to build world-class business dashboards from the author of the best-selling book The Big Book of Dashboards.

Steve will combine state-of-the-art video conferencing, hands-on exercises, polling, chat, white-boarding, and other features to keep you engaged while you learn, practice, collaborate, and get your dashboard design and implementation questions answered.

The Audience

This workshop is for anyone tasked with building or overseeing the development of business dashboards, and is applicable to anyone who needs to help others better understand data to make informed decisions.

The workshop will appeal to all levels in the organization, from data analysts to C-Suite executives.

The Benefits

No other workshop presents concepts in data visualization and dashboard design theory with practical, real-world insights from an expert in the field.

Attendees will  be able to immediately apply what they learn to their own work. 

ROI: Better dashboards lead to better understanding which lead to better decisions.

DAY ONE (January 10) 

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

DAY TWO (January 11)

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Topics

• Introduction and fundamentals of data visualization
• Data representation and visualization types
• Breakout session: how to visualize these data sets
• Visualizing Time
• Breakout session: what's wrong with this chart?
• Engagement through personalization
• Data visualization best practices and dashboard design
• Breakout session: chart creation and dashboard layout
• The case for dashboards and interactivity
• Thinking critically about data
• Art vs. infographic vs. business dashboard
• Dealing with the real world
• Q&A

Each Attendee will receive a copy of The Big Book of Dashboards and The Big Picture.

About the Instructor

Steve Wexler is the founder of Data Revelations, a data visualization consultancy. He has worked with ADP, Gallup, Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, Tableau Software, Microsoft, Convergys, Bayer, Disney, Consumer Reports, The Economist, Axios, SurveyMonkey, ConEd, D&B, Marist College, Cornell University, Stanford University, Tradeweb, Tiffany, McKinsey & Company, and many other organizations to help them understand and visualize their data.

A winner of numerous data visualization honors and awards, Steve also serves on the advisory board of the Data Visualization Society and is co-host of the popular livestream Chart Chat. His presentations and workshops combine an extraordinary level of product mastery with real-world experience gained through developing thousands of visualizations for clients. Steve has taught tens of thousands of people in both large and small organizations.

He is the author of The Big Picture: How to Use Data Visualization to Make Better Decisions—Faster and coauthor of The Big Book of Dashboards: Visualizing Your Data Using Real-World Business Scenarios.

What People are Saying about the Workshop

“This was genuinely one of the best workshops I’ve attended. Steve balanced his instruction with relevant and engaging examples and group exercises. Steve is clearly an expert at his craft, but he made those of us who are new to creating visualizations and dashboards feel comfortable. His passion to educate the world on data visualization and to be of service to his audience is inspiring.”

Molly Schmied, Chief Analytics Officer, Ohio State University

“Steve’s Dashboard class is the single best data training I’ve been to hands down! And I’ve been to Edward Tufte’s workshop. If you want to hit work the NEXT DAY with actionable learnings and enthusiasm, this is an incredible resource.”

Zach Bowders, Sr Data Analyst, ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

“A big thank you to Steve Wexler for the training sessions teaching us why and when to use different chart methods. We're still talking about it and every visualization and dashboard we've done since has been so much better. Its already having a big impact!”

    Dr. Peter Tillotson, Director,  Acumed Consulting

“You kept everyone engaged and really challenged all of us on how we visualize data. The online training was an excellent mix of instruction, levity, and application.” 

"It’s hard to imagine a workshop that’s applicable to as wide a range of professionals as this one.  Anyone who needs to identify patterns, diagnose causes, explore hypotheses, recommend solutions, sell ideas and state business cases will find this workshop useful, regardless of your level of experience in data visualization."

“...very knowledgeable - definitely an expert in his field.”

"Brilliant with communication and instructions. Gave examples and described situations very well.”

“… kept energy and interest levels high, exhibiting charisma, passion, and patience in his approach. He also went the extra mile to point me in the right direction in fleshing out a complex data visualization after the workshop had ended.”

“Amazing knowledge and he is well-versed with the subject.”

“I had such a great experience and can’t recommend it enough!”

“I've attended around 15 training courses in my professional career and this was the best instructor I've had. His patient and polite manner really cultivated a positive atmosphere for absorbing knowledge.”

“He has a real desire to teach others what he knows, and is incredibly generous with his time and knowledge.”

“It was an opportunity to learn at the foot of a master.”

FAQs

Q) Is there a particular tool I need to use?

A) Instruction and examples focus on general best practices and are not tool specific. 

Q) Will I be using a computer? 

A) This is an online class. You'll need a computer and a good internet connection. We will use Zoom for the online platform.