Have you ever sat in a survey design meeting and felt like you are just going through the motions? We copy-paste old questions, tweak a […]
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Never Be the Smartest Person in the Room
There’s an unspoken trap in the world of Information Management – one that can quietly undermine your influence, limit your effectiveness, and ultimately disconnect you […]
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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Art of Transformative Data Visualization
The Default Trap: Why Some Dashboards Fail to Inspire We’ve all encountered them – dashboards brimming with numbers, charts, and tables that leave us disengaged. […]
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Why Your Graph is Lying to You (And How to Fix It)
The Illusion of Precision In reports, numbers are often presented as absolute truths. Below is the extract from one single report: 79% of people have […]
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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 […]