Storytelling with Dashboards
Dashboard design course online or in person
In business, decisions often can’t wait. You don’t have time for a data analyst or professional storyteller to turn dashboard insights into a neat narrative, you need to see the story right there, in the dashboard.
A dashboard may not be the perfect medium for storytelling, but applying storytelling logic to it can transform its impact. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to weave a clear narrative into your dashboards so they not only show numbers, but also explain why things are happening.
We’ll cover the concept of business drivers, and how to make sure your dashboards can answer the “why” question. You’ll learn how to structure your layout so it guides users along a logical story path.
By the end, you’ll know how to turn your dashboards into tools that not only inform but also inspire immediate decisions.
Course Duration:
4 hours. This course follows a design thinking framework and can’t be split or shortened without losing its flow and value. It’s an intensive session, and it works best when planned with a lunch break right in the middle.
Who Should Attend:
This training is open to everyone involved with dashboards, from junior dashboard designers to experienced business decision makers. If dashboards are part of your toolkit, this is for you.
Prerequisites:
No prior experience? No problem. This course works for all levels, whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced designer or BI user looking for new insights.
Languages:
We can do the workshop in Czech or English - your choice.
Where & How:
Online: MS Teams, Zoom, or whatever platform you like.
In-Person: I can come to your office in Prague, anywhere in the Czech Republic, or nearby countries like Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, or Austria. And if you’re further away? No problem, I’m happy to travel.
Storytelling with Dashboards Course Syllabus
Why dashboards look different today
1. What is a dashboard?
See what makes a dashboard effective: its purpose, key features, and the latest design trends.
Design thinking method for dashboard design
Use a design thinking approach to create dashboards that are truly user-focused and agile.
2. User interviews
Start with empathy, learn how to talk to your users to uncover their needs, challenges, and goals.
3. Defining dashboard purpose
Set clear objectives so your design stays relevant and focused on user needs.
4. Selecting KPIs and business drivers
Pick the right KPIs and add the context and drivers, that explain why things are happening, not just what.
5. Choosing the right visuals
Select chart types that work best for each part of your dashboard.
6. Laying out your dashboard
Arrange elements so they guide the user’s eye and fit on one screen.
7. Weaving in the story
Make your dashboard tell a clear, logical story that engages users and prompts decisions.
8. Testing with end users
Check how well your dashboard works in practice: validate both content understanding and user experience.
Hands-On Practice
9. Group exercises and mock-up creation
Work through a complete dashboard design process: from user interviews to prototyping and testing, using real business cases.
10. Interactive Q&A
Bring your questions and challenges for live discussion and practical advice.
