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152 unique contributors and their blogs featured in #TableauBites the past 12 months
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The Healthy Dashboard Principle - Tableau Training Why your dashboard’s real job begins after it delivers its first wins.

Most dashboards fail *after* they succeed.

You build it.

You fix problems.

You deliver value.

Then… nothing.

The business moves on.

The dashboard doesn’t.

And suddenly, it’s answering questions no one’s asking anymore.

📖 Read the full post here

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Split-frame meme showing two scenes. Top image: A man at a party shouting into a woman's ear while she looks away disinterested—caption reads: “One stakeholder loudly explaining why the dashboard needs to change.” Bottom image: The rest of the party quietly enjoying themselves—caption reads: “Everyone else using it just fine.” This visual highlights how loud feedback can misrepresent the majority experience.

Don’t pivot to the loudest feedback.

You can’t please everyone all of the time. So don’t try.

One noisy stakeholder ≠ everyone.

If 95% of people get it - however quiet they are…

...don’t let the 5% ruin design.

Steve “Orchestrating Business Decisions since 1990” Adams

#Tableau #DashboardDesign

📦 "Sign up to yet another dashboard tool," they said.

"It’ll be intuitive," they said.

Cue existential crisis.

Luckily, Marcelo Has gave me early access to test his Dashboard Template Creator for #Tableau.

Here’s my honest review.

#DashboardDesign #DataFam #VizDJ#PowerfulDashboards

🚫 Don’t say “No” to the Pie Chart.

Instead, try…

“Sounds like you’re trying to show X. Tell me more…”

✅ Read the full post: vizdj.com/what-they-re...

Steve “Reflect don’t Reject” Adams | Founder, VizDJ

#DashboardDesign #DataStorytelling #AnalyticsLeadership #BusinessIntelligence #Tableau

You’re not in the room. But your dashboard is.

It’s either building your reputation - or wrecking it.

Most dashboards collapse the moment the creator isn’t there to explain them.

Because they weren’t designed to self-steer.

#TableauTips #DashboardDesign #PowerfulDashboards #DataLeadership

Writing a CASE statement to switch date levels?

It’s like using a chainsaw to cut butter.

This is #2 in my new #TableauTips series - based on lessons from my Level Up course.

#VizDJ #TableauTraining #DataVisualisation #LevelUp #PowerfulDashboards

Most people start to improve their dashboards by tweaking the charts.

Wrong focus.

If your users don’t understand how to use the dashboard, they won’t give you USEFUL feedback.

👉 Teach. Don’t tweak.

#Tableau #DataProducts #DashboardDesign #PowerfulDashboards #Leadership #CapabilityBuilding

“How do I document all my Tableau calculations… so someone else can take over?”

Check out Ana Rey de Castro’s free Tableau Calculations & Lineage tool.

I’ve recorded a quick walkthrough so you can see how easy it is.

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#TableauTips #VizDJ #TableauTraining

💥 Dashboards fail when **users** aren’t hand-held.

4 things you can do:

1️⃣ 🔗 Download the attached “5 Stops on the roadmap to insights”

2️⃣ 🎞️ Watch me spouting this message in 82s : www.linkedin.com/posts/stevea...

3️⃣ Disagree with me vehemently

4️⃣ 📖 Read the full blog → vizdj.com/your-5-stops...

Your 5 Stops on the Roadmap to Insights

New Blog post coming out tomorrow (subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter from my profile not to miss it).

#DataAndInsights #BIEnablement #DataVisualization #DataFam

Don’t Lose Your RAG: How to Use Red, Amber & Green Responsibly in Dashboards

The truth is, **you *can* use red, amber, and green** - as long as you do it *properly*...

#DashboardDesign #ColourAccessibility #TableauTips #KPIReporting #InclusiveDesign

@techtipsgirl.bsky.social - forgot to tag you! Once again, many thanks for being such a big part of my journey.

From Birmingham to San Diego… 30 years in the making. My journey to TC25...

Check out the details of my new program here:

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Custom #Tableau Dashboard Building sessions

I’m working with a few managers to build Tableau dashboards that deliver actionable insights and drive real business decisions.

Would you like me to build yours?

🖌️ Why let your résumé look like everyone else’s when Tableau can help you stand out?

Dawn (aka Tech Tips Girl) has crafted a fantastic resource to help you bring your résumé to life.

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#DataFam #TableauTraining #TableauTips #CV #TableauPublic

📊 You’ve nailed your Tableau dashboard—but now comes the big question: Excel or CSV?

Luckily, Sarah Pallett breaks down how to make the right choice in her guide, Tableau Tip: Download Crosstabs 🚀

Read here:
sarahpallett.com/index.php/20...

#DataFam #TableauTraining #TableauTips #Exports

Tableau Thursday Tutorial: Dynamic Top N Filter In Tableau, creating a dynamic “Top N” filter allows users to control how many top items they want on a dashboard.

Whether you’re analysing sales, customer trends, or rankings, this dynamic filter makes it simple to keep your visuals focused on the key insights.

👉 Check out the article here:

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#Tableau #TableauTips

How to Create Dynamic Unit Charts in Tableau Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide - The Data School Unit charts, also known as Pictogram Charts, use icons to represent quantities of a total broken down by a dimension. While they might not be as clear as the industry-standard bar charts, they can eff...

Ever wondered whether a Dynamic unit chart might be the answer to your visualisation needs?

This article by Thiago Santos provides a detailed guide on creating unit charts step-by-step, making it easier than ever to incorporate them into your dashboards.

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Tableau Bites 186th Edition is out today!

With articles from Ariana Cukier, Dawn Harrington, Jennifer Dawes and Alexander Waleczek...

Find the link in my profile, or Google “Tableau Bites” to prepare for your lunch break read today!

#Tableau #TableauTips #TableauTraining

This simple website is all about chart types - you can even create your own PDF (free) or poster, a great way to inform your organisation on chart usage.

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Enjoy!

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👉 Psst. I’m delivering a 2 day Tableau jumpstart course for beginners later this month. Want details?

Treat it like a beta and get some feedback from the published version!