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A Better Chart for Actuals vs Budget vs Last Year

When we compare monthly sales against last year and budget, the default choice is often a clustered column chart...
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Zone 2 Work: Why Slower Is Often Harder

The hardest part of slow running is that the body keeps wanting to go faster. The hardest part of good work is that the mind...
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Step Charts: When a Line Chart Lies

If “step chart” is not yet part of your vocabulary, it probably should be. Think about inventory levels, account balances...
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Chart Anatomy: Why I’m starting a newsletter

Bite-sized lessons for clearer, more persuasive business charts: one element at a time. Practical examples only.
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The Five Most Common Mistakes in Data Storytelling

In this article, I’ll spill the beans on the most common data storytelling mistakes made by business professionals...
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The Truth About Dashboards: They're Not Analytical Tools

So, let's explore when dashboards are essential and when you need to bring out the big guns...
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Fishing for Insights: Reeling in Data Stories

Today, we embark on a thrilling journey to uncover the hidden treasures within your business data...
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Don't Translate Your Dashboards: Teach Them Tell Stories

In this article, we’ll discuss why data storytelling with dashboards is important and how to achieve it.
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Why Dashboards are a Powerful Tool in FP&A

This short article explains the strategic role of dashboard design and helps you set the right KPIs for your business.
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