What’s in a Name – What to call that Tableau role OR what should I put as my title on LinkedIn?
When I was interpreting, I had to explain to people I was not a translator. Bugged by how often this
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How do you build a data literate team and culture? This series shows you how.
Part 2: Building Data Literate Teams with Tableau – Building the Dream Team
So now that we know data literacy goes beyond the chart, what comes next? We need people for our team
Continue ReadingPart 1: Building Data Literate Teams with Tableau – Busting the Buzzword
I’ll let you in on a little secret. Data literacy goes far beyond chart-making. Don’t get me wrong, charts are
Continue ReadingHiring Tableau Talent in 2019: The Machine Learning Edition for LinkedIn Recruiters
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A Linguistics-Centric Take on Data Literacy
Ask anyone in data these days, and the term du jour is ‘data literacy’. We define this a myriad of
Continue ReadingDefining Accuracy in Communication – Interpreting Beyond the Chart
She came in the room with great authority. She, a qualified interpreter, introduced herself while I watched, still a student
Continue ReadingDeploying Tableau in your enterprise? 3 Ways to get it right the first time
New launches are always scary. First, there’s the nature of anything that’s tethered to explosives – rockets launch, and so
Continue ReadingThe Psychology of Business Intelligence Implementations: Tableau and the Culture of Yes
Erik Erikson had a rock star name before his time. Born today, I imagine he’d front a band that is
Continue ReadingData Literacy and the Art of the Chart
I do my best to stay away from chart discussions. Charts are one of MANY tools I use within my
Continue ReadingLinear Aggression – Degrees, Data Science, and Career Development
In a world not too far away, we were taught to get a degree, get a job, and stay the
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Hiring Tableau Developers: The LinkedIn Recruiter’s Guide
Show Me the Data! A Case for Truly Open Data Portals
At one point in my life, ‘search’ meant hitting the library and a base level proficiency with the Dewey decimal
Continue ReadingCome Together – (Co)Running a Tableau User Group
Meet me for 5 minutes and you’ll know straight-off I’m not the person to organize things. Brainstorm, create, cluster –
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