Have you ever wondered whether you’re making decisions or just reacting to them? In data and information management, as in life, there’s a fine line […]
Author: Alen Chalak
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Creativity Meets Impact: Data Visualization in Humanitarian Response
When you think of Power BI, you might imagine financial dashboards or corporate KPIs. But the same tools are being used to save lives and […]
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The Survey Story: The Failure That Taught Me to Manage Bottlenecks
Surveys are critical tools in the humanitarian field. They provide data that guides decisions impacting lives. But surveys are also resource-intensive and time-sensitive. This article […]
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Beyond the Data – Never Call Yourself an Expert
Is being an expert about completing the famous “10,000 hours” of practice? Is it a certificate hanging on the wall? Recognition from others? Or is […]
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Creating Dashboards with Purpose: Serving Diverse Stakeholders with a Single Tool
When it comes to creating dashboards, usability is my guiding principle. It’s not just about making data accessible; it’s about designing tools that cater to […]
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Color Tints: Fixing the Chaos in Data Visualization 🎨
Have you ever looked at a map, chart, or infographic and thought: Why does this color scheme feel so chaotic? Too often, sequential or rating […]
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🎶 Dancing Data: A Case for Open and Responsible Sharing
When I created my latest Power BI dashboard, one thing stood out: how the data literally dances on the screen. Each visualization felt like a […]
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Old New York Needs Elephants
About this project This project is part of the Maven Commuter Challenge, where data enthusiasts tackle real-world transportation data to uncover insights. Using open data […]
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Ever felt like your charts have too much going on?
About 10 years ago, I came across the Data Ink Ratio concept from Edward Tufte during data visualization training, and it’s been a game-changer ever […]
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Beyond the Data: The Human Cost
Working on this infographic was one of the most challenging tasks I’ve undertaken – not because of the data itself, but because of what it […]