Best Data Viz Podcasts (2025)

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97: How to Land Your First Data Job with the SPN Method — Featuring Avery Smith 37:38

4d ago37:38

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In this episode, I’m joined by Avery Smith to talk about how to actually land a data job right now without getting ghosted by resume bots. He shares his SPN method: Skills, Portfolio, Networking. We get into how to build just enough skills, why personal projects matter way more than you think, and how to reach out without being weird. If you’re job…

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Data + Love = Learning Tableau 2025 with Joshua Milligan 45:13

11h ago45:13

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Joshua Milligan is a Hall of Fame Tableau Visionary and the author of the 'Learning Tableau Series' In this episode we talk about the new volume, the exciting changes coming to the product, and how we expect to work collaboratively with AI in the future.I'm giving away a copy of Learning Tableau 2025, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ to register to win before Octobe…

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D23 Cloud-Ready, Stress-Free: Why TabMove is the Fastest Way to Migrate Tableau 55:56

4d ago55:56

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TL;DR: Migrating from Tableau Server to Tableau Cloud is complex, risky, and costly when done manually. TabMove automates up to 90% of migration tasks - cutting timelines, reducing errors, and lowering costs. With Dub Dub Data and Biztory, organisations in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore gain a proven three-step migration model, local experti…

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storytelling with data podcast: #91 Dashboards that Deliver with Andy Cotgreave 52:02

7d ago52:02

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Data visualization veteran Andy Cotgreave joins host Mike Cisneros for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of dashboards, the craft of data communication, and the future of generative AI in analytics. Andy reflects on his early career building “dashboards” in Excel for a demanding boss, how that experience shaped two bestselling…

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The Human Side of Data: Soft Skills for Career Growth 48:12

11d ago48:12

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Eva Murray—speaker, author, and career coach for data professionals—joins Nisar Ahmed to share why soft skills like communication and storytelling are the real drivers of career growth in data. Explore The Data Nerd Podcast (and grab the official hat) at thedatanerdpodcast.com. Learn more about Eva’s services at evamurray.co.uk and connect with her…

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S6E2 - Dr Anna Lombardi 1:14:41

16d ago1:14:41

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Welcome to episode 2 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Anna Lombardi, Climate Data Visualiser for Copernicus ECMWF, who is based in the UK. We explore the story behind Anna's extensive data visualisation and design contributi…

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Data + Love = Dashboards Are Not Dead with Andy Cotgreave 50:14

17d ago50:14

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Andy Cotgreave stops by to talk Dashboards that Deliver, movie data, and more Andy is co-author of the upcoming 'Dashboards that Deliver', co-author of 'Big Book of Dashboards' , co-host of 'Chart Chat', and former Senior Data Evangelist for Tableau Order 'Dashboards that Deliver' now Follow Andy

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Ep. 21 - Reverse interview, should you switch to Microsoft Fabric? 30:33

24d ago30:33

30:33

In this episode, Microsoft MVP Angela Henry asks me questions about Microsoft Fabric. We compare the current Fabric development timeline to the old Power BI development timeline. I talk about when Fabric makes the most sense, in my personal opinion. It was a surprise this episode to hear about SSRS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseshoe_crab SVG …

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Data + Love = Practical Data Makeovers for Better Storytelling with Mike Cisneros 56:09

1M ago56:09

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Mike Cisneros of Storytelling with Data drops by to talk about their upcoming book "Storytelling with Data–Before & After: Practical Makeovers" releasing Sept 23, 2025 Preorder now Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QNJtyV Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/4oTbqFv Bookshop.org: http://bit.ly/3JsdyE5

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D21 AI Anxiety and Human Psychology with Dr Mark Powell 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

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Summary In this thought-provoking episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona Crocker and Sarah Burnett sit down with Dr. Mark Powell - psychologist, bestselling author of The Mind Beyond the Machine, global keynote speaker, and Head of Private Cloud Data Delivery at Standard Chartered Bank - to explore the powerful intersection of AI, psychology, human behav…

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Ep. 20 - Power BI Accessibility 27:09

1M ago27:09

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In this episode, Juliana Smith talks about accessibility in Power BI. She talks about starting out as a data scientist and moving to Power BI. We talk about how impairments can be temporary or varied and how accessibility helps everyone. We discuss simple, low-effort changes like font sizes, labels, and color contrast. Megean Longoria on accessibil…

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storytelling with data #90: ask smart questions (rebroadcast) 40:58

1M ago40:58

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Asking good questions can help improve our own and others’ work: both when exploring and explaining data. In this rebroadcast of episode 19, Cole covers five smart queries to pose and answer during the analytical process and five more to consider when getting ready to explain that data to others. We’re sharing this popular episode again as we look …

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Data + Love = Podcasting, Growth, and Teaching with Nisar Ahmed 57:47

1M ago57:47

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This week, YouTuber/Podcaster and Tableau Ambassador Nisar Ahmed! Zach and Nisar discussed technical confusion with meeting platforms before sharing their experiences with podcast hosting, teaching, and content creation, highlighting how these activities led to personal growth and professional opportunities despite not always providing monetary com…

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D20 Neurodiversity & ADHD in the Workplace: Insights for Managers & Teams with Brian Tancock 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah Burnett and Fi Crocker sit down with Brian Tancock, Partner at Neurodiverse You, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace. Brian shares his personal journey from international banking across London, Singapore, and Hong Kong to becoming a leading neurodiversity advocat…

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Ep. 19 - Getting into Microsoft Fabric 35:41

2M ago35:41

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In this episode, Heidi Hastings joins to discuss the practical realities of adopting Microsoft Fabric. We cover her early exposure to Fabric through the MVP preview, the challenges of understanding and implementing it across real-world projects, and the often-overlooked learning curve for newcomers. Heidi shares insights into common misconceptions …

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Ep. 18 - SQL DB on Fabric 32:28

2M ago32:28

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In this episode, Sukhwant Kaur the PM for SQL DBs in Fabric, talks about the new feature. She talks about how management is much easier, which is great for experimentation. SQL DBs are very popular for metadata pipelines and similar. It’s exciting as a way to enable writeback and curated data storage for Power BI. We also talked about AI features a…

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Data + Love = Archery, Intangibles, and Academic Attrition with Kimberly Coutts 54:11

2M ago54:11

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Academic Research Analyst and 3x Viz of the Day winner Kimberly Coutts drops by to talk about academic data, eclectic viz interests, and more

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D19 Not A Numbers or Data Person? Good. Start Here with Dr Selena Fisk 46:53

2M ago46:53

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In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah and Fiona sit down with Dr Selena Fisk, author of I Am Not a Numbers Person, to unpack the widespread issue of data anxiety and the growing need for data literacy and data fluency in today’s data-saturated world. Together, they explore how societal beliefs around numbers and maths anxiety can undermine data-…

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Ep. 17 - Fabric Notebooks 29:23

2M ago29:23

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In this episode, we talk with Emilie Rønning about notebooks. We talk about how notebooks can be used for data engineering and when to get started with them. One of the nice things about notebooks is that you can easily debug individual steps instead of having to search a whole script for an error. We also discuss when to learn notebooks. Near the …

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D18 Model Context Protocol - Querying Tableau Cloud in Claude - with Darragh Murray 46:00

2M ago46:00

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In this episode of unDUBBED, Darragh Murray, a Senior Analytics and Insight Specialist, explores the integration of AI with data visualisation tools like Tableau. The discussion centres on Model Context Protocol (MCP), which allows users to query Tableau Cloud data using natural language using Claude, and demonstrate its capabilities through a live…

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Ep. 16 - Administering Fabric 25:49

2M ago25:49

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In this episode, Elayne Jones talks about being an expert reference for the IT Center of Excellence and about administering Fabric. We talk about the types of things that can be administered and some of the challenges. Deploy Power BI from OneDrive Matthew Roche: problem domain and solution domain Publish to web turned off by default now 1,000 item…

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Data + Love = Workout Wednesday, Space Camp, and Community Inspirations with Caroline Swiger 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Tableau Community mainstay Caroline Swiger talks about her 200+ public vizzes across B2VB, Workout Wednesday, the DuboisChallenge and more We also talk about our community connections and inspirations, natural disasters, space camp, and more

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Ep. 15 - Fabric or Databricks 35:12

3M ago35:12

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In this episode, Meagan Longoria talks about Databricks and helps us compare it to Fabric. The general conclusions is Databricks is still the mature tool, but Fabric is making improvements. In reality, there is space for a hybrid approach and if you have to start somewhere with Fabric, it likely makes sense to start with Power BI and work your way …

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D17 From Childhood Tales to Tableau Boardroom Wins - with Matthew Miller 1:05:42

3M ago1:05:42

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In this episode of Data unDUBBED, Sarah and Fiona engage with Matthew Miller, Senior Director of Product Management at Tableau, discussing the intersection of storytelling and data. Matthew shares his journey into the data world, the importance of storytelling in product management, and how it has influenced his career. The conversation also touche…

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Ep. 14 Changing Data Culture 40:13

3M ago40:13

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In this episode, Ewa Hutmacher talks about driving change and changing cultures in a organization. I think it’s fair to say that adjusting to Fabric and centralizing your data is a big organizational change. It was new to me to hear there are ways to track and monitor organizational change. Crucial Conversations Medallion architecture Russian nail …

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AI Can Do It - But Should It? Making Smart Decisions in Business Intelligence 23:25

3M ago23:25

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AI can write your SQL, build dashboards, even suggest next steps. But as data leaders, we have to ask: is that enough? In this talk from the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit, I explore one of the most important questions in modern analytics: what role should AI play in Business Intelligence—and where do humans still lead? Learn the difference betw…

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storytelling with data podcast: #89 putting the art in chart with Nadieh Bremer 47:00

3M ago47:00

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Data storyteller Alex talks with Nadieh Bremer, an award-winning data visualization practitioner, about her new book, Chart: Designing Creative Data Visualizations from Charts to Art. Nadieh talks about her data visualization journey, from losing passion while creating dashboards to finding joy as she pushed the boundaries of data art. During this …

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Data + Love = Community, Leadership, and Remote Work with Britt Stanier 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Tableau Community Manager Britt Stanier talks about career, community, and changes to the Tableau Ambassador Program Nominate someone making a difference right now!

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Ep 13. Power BI, Your First Job, and the PL-300 32:09

3M ago32:09

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In this episode, Evelyn talks about getting certified in the Tableau and Power BI. We talk a little a bit about how each is different. For her, BI was an ideal career because it was in the middle of her two passions: art and IT. We also discuss getting her first job and studying for the PL-300. Ggplot2 Kind and Wicked learning environments (regardi…

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D16 Data Disasters, AI Anxiety and Consulting Gold with Chris and Carl 59:36

3M ago59:36

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In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona Gordon and Sarah Burnett explore the Consultant's Toolkit for the Modern Analyst with data experts Chris Love and Carl Allchin. They discuss their journeys into consulting, the evolution of data visualization tools like Tableau, the impact of AI on data roles, and the importance of asking the right questions…

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Will AI Take Our Jobs? 38:38

3M ago38:38

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In this episode of the Data Nerd Podcast, host Nisar Ahmed sits down with Shama Hyder—CEO of Zen Media and global marketing leader—to unpack the real impact of AI on the job market. From the future of white-collar roles to how AI can become your cognitive partner, Shama offers a bold and refreshing take on how to stay relevant and thrive in the AI …

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Data + Love = Career Transitions, Personal Development, and Luck with Eva Murray 53:25

4M ago53:25

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Data & Tech Career Coach Eva Murry joins the show to talk all things careers, Makeover Monday, and Tableau Community Unstick your career with her Eva Murray | Career Coaching for Data & Tech Professionals

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D15 Future Proof Your Data Career - AI, Soft Skills & Growth Tips with Andy Kriebel & Eva Murray 49:29

4M ago49:29

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In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Sarah and Fiona engage with data experts Eva Murray and Andy Kriebel to explore how to future-proof a data career. They discuss the importance of continuous learning, the impact of AI on data roles, and the necessity of investing in people within organizations. The conversation also touches on the significance of …

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Why Your Data Team Isn't Delivering 44:56

4M ago44:56

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In this episode, I’m joined by Igor Garlowski—Tableau Ambassador and data strategist—to explore why so many data teams struggle to deliver real value. We dive into common pitfalls in BI and Tableau projects, and Igor shares practical advice on aligning strategy, improving communication, and building data products that actually get used. Igor’s impr…

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Data + Love = SciFi, NeuroDiversity, and Community with Lawrence Durbin 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

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Tableau Ambassador and TUG co-lead Lawrence Durbin and I let our geek flags fly in this fun start-of-summer conversation. We talk ADHD, universal design, SciFi, and community Check him out at http://datadivergent.com/

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D14 Tableau Iron Viz Journey: Win or Learn, You Can't Lose with Kathryn McCrindle 42:01

4M ago42:01

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In this episode of unDUBBED, hosts Fiona and Sarah engage with Kathryn McCrindle, an analytics consultant and Iron Viz finalist, to explore her journey into data visualization, the challenges of participating in Iron Viz, and the importance of community support. Kathryn shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the design process for her das…

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How an Introvert Took the Stage - and Won Iron Viz 28:29

4M ago28:29

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In this episode, I sit down in person with Will Sutton, the 2022 Iron Viz Champion, Tableau Visionary, and data consultant with The Information Lab. We caught up right after Tableau Conference 2025 in San Diego to talk about his inspiring journey—from introvert to Iron Viz winner. Will opens up about how stepping into the Iron Viz spotlight helped …

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storytelling with data podcast: #88: swimmer, startup, storyteller with fares ksebati 50:22

4M ago50:22

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In this founder series edition of the storytelling with data podcast, Randy sits down poolside in Antalya, Turkey with Fares Ksebati—CEO and founder of MySwimPro, YouTube creator, and author of Swim Like a Pro and How Not to Drown. From humble beginnings as a walk-on college swimmer to building one of the world’s most recognized swim coaching platf…

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Data + Love = Inspiration, Passion, and Viz Basics with Victory Omovrah 47:55

5M ago47:55

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Tableau Ambassador Victory Omovrah drops in to talk about her beginnings in public work, inspiration, and growth

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D13 What Data Teams Wish Non-Tech Leaders Knew - Bridging the Gap So Data Pays Off 18:50

5M ago18:50

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In this episode of unDUBBED, Sarah and Fi discuss the essential insights that non-data leaders should understand about data teams. They explore the evolving nature of data projects, the importance of clarity in dashboards, the misconception of dashboards as a comprehensive solution, the often invisible success of data teams, and the critical role o…

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It's Not Just a Dashboard - It's a Data Story 30:34

5M ago30:34

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Recorded live in San Diego following the Tableau Conference, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Amanda Makulec—Iron Viz judge, author, and thought leader in the data visualization space. In this episode, we explore what it really means to design dashboards that make an impact. From crafting stories that resonate to making intentional design ch…

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Data + Love = Tableau Conference 2025 Recap with Mark Bradbourne 49:56

5M ago49:56

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Tableau Legend and Iron Viz Judge Mark Bradbourne pops in for a Tableau Conference recap. We talk hits, misses, the community and more. For more Mark check out his podcast 'Songs that Don't Suck'

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Content That Connects: Lessons From a Tableau Social Ambassador 31:27

5M ago31:27

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In this episode, I sit down in person with fellow Tableau Social Ambassador Ojoswi Basu — just after the energy of Tableau Conference in San Diego. We dive into our journeys as content creators in the data space, sharing why we started, what we’ve learned, and how creating in public can open doors you never expected. From overcoming imposter syndro…

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D12 Tableau Conference 2025 Recap: Keynote, Devs on Stage, Iron Viz 41:12

5M ago41:12

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In this episode of unDUBBED, Fi and Sarah unpack their highlights from Tableau Conference 2025. Broadcasting from opposite sides of the Tasman, they dive into everything from the keynote announcements and Devs on Stage innovations to the emotion-charged Iron Viz showdown. Along the way, they reflect on the state of the Tableau community, the shift …

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Ep. 12 - Power BI, Data Viz, and Solving the Right Problem 30:17

6M ago30:17

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T. from Data Rocks talks about how data viz is a tiny subset of information design. The key is to focus less on just charts, but more about how the data is communicated and received. We talk about how what the user does with it separates a pile of charts from a successful design flow. I found this conversation helpful to understand it means to be g…

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