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What is Data Storytelling and Why is it so Important

What Is Data Storytelling and Why Is It So Important?

Data storytelling, the process of weaving together a narrative based on facts and figures, is quickly becoming one of the most important skill sets for the modern professional. Learn what data storytelling is and why it’s so important.

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How to Use Data to Inform Important Business Decisions

Every employee across your organization should be armed with the data and tools necessary to make data-driven decisions.

What is Zoom Fatigue and How to Overcome It

Video conferencing has a draining effect on individuals. Learn about the steps you can take to minimize Zoom fatigue and keep yourself feeling rejuvenated after a long day of online meetings.

Why Teams Should Embrace Ad Hoc Reporting

For many teams and Business Intelligence leaders, ad hoc reporting can seem to be a thorn in the side of a well developed reporting process. However, ad hoc reporting can open up more opportunities to put great information to use.

Storytelling With Data

Learn how to build compelling narratives that are driven by data.

How to use data to inform important business decisions

How to Use Data to Inform Important Business Decisions

Every employee across your organization should be armed with the data and tools necessary to make data-driven decisions.

Grading Data Visualizations from the Subreddit r/DataIsBeautiful

Grading 5 Popular Data Visualizations posted in r/DataIsBeautiful [May 2022]

We love sifting through the super popular subreddit, Data is Beautiful, for data visualization inspiration. To save you some time, we have graded five visualizations from May 2022.

How to Build Conviction in an Opportunity

How to Build Conviction in an Opportunity

When presenting an opportunity, the most important thing is communicating your conviction. Learn to integrate data insights and improve data storytelling.

Business Analysis and Reporting

Break down business data and metrics to better understand performance.

Why Teams Should Embrace Ad Hoc Business Reporting

Why Teams Should Embrace Ad Hoc Reporting

For many teams and Business Intelligence leaders, ad hoc reporting can seem to be a thorn in the side of a well developed reporting process. However, ad hoc reporting can open up more opportunities to put great information to use.

The Optimal Number of Slides for a Monthly Business Performance Reporting

The Optimal Number of Slides for a Monthly Performance Report

Our numbers show that, on average, people pull from two to six data sources to assemble a weekly or monthly performance report. How many slides tells enough of a story and when is too much of a good thing just too much?

How to Use a Pivot Table to Analyze Your Business Data for Internal Business Reporting

How to Use a Pivot Table to Analyze Your Business Data

Pivot tables are a powerful and accessible tool for business users to analyze data with a drag and drop user interface. Explore real examples.

Presentation Skills

Communicate your ideas with more clarity and conviction.

Avoid Filler Words to Improve Your Presentation Skills

How to Avoid Using Filler Words

Learn the different types of filler words, what the drawbacks to their use are, why they happen, and strategies to limit their use.

What is a Presentation Designer and What Presentation Skills Do They Bring?

What is a Presentation Designer?

Breaking down the role of presentation designers, sample titles and salary, core responsibilities and qualities, if companies should consider hiring, and how individuals can enter this profession.

Improve Your Presentation Skills by Sharing Materials in Advance of Important Meetings

How Far in Advance Should You Share Materials for an Important Meeting?

Great discussions are often the result of every participant being sufficiently prepared. But how far in advance of a meeting should you send out the pre-read materials?

Work and Productivity Hacks

Make more progress on the things that matter to you.

What is Zoom Fatigue and How to Overcome It

What is Zoom Fatigue and How to Overcome It

Video conferencing has a draining effect on individuals. Learn about the steps you can take to minimize Zoom fatigue and keep yourself feeling rejuvenated after a long day of online meetings.

Should Icebreakers be Used in Business Meetings?

Should Icebreakers be Used in Business Meetings?

Icebreakers are activities designed to lighten the mood, help individuals get to know each other, break down barriers, and get people talking to set up a productive conversation. Do they have a place in business?

Why You Should Let Your Mind Wander to be More Productive at Work

Why You Should Let Your Mind Wander to be More Productive

Mind wandering has a bad wrap and can be seen as a waste of our precious time. However, it turns out that mind wandering can actually help you be more creative and plan ahead better.