The Present Beyond Measure Show: Data Storytelling, Presentation & Visualization

Ann K. Emery Drops her Top Do's and Don'ts of Dashboard Design

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Ann K. Emery is an internationally-acclaimed speaker who equips organizations to get their data out of dusty spreadsheets and into real-world conversations. 

Each year, she delivers over 100 keynotes, workshops, and webinars with the aim of equipping organizations to visualize data more effectively. 

And in this episode, Ann shares her wealth of expertise in data visualization and dashboard dexterity for your benefit!


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In This Episode, You’ll Learn…

  • All about Ann’s journey into data biz and how she leveraged her skills and personality. 
  • The poll that Ann uses to start the conversation around data dashboards!  
  • Different perceptions of dashboards and the first steps for client conversations. 
  • The four types of dashboards and the steps in the planning process.  
  • The necessary software for dashboard creation and thoughts on the nuances between different programs. 
  • Tips and tricks for streamlining your data extraction process.   
  • Challenges that Ann has seen most often in the dashboard creation process. 
  • Unpacking the discussion around layout and chart types and Ann’s personal approach. 
  • Ann’s recommendation of an impactful book dealing with the power of text placement. 
  • Why Ann is so excited about the progress in the field of dashboard creation!
  • The advice that Ann would give her past self before her first presentation. 


    • People, Blogs, and Resources Mentioned

    • Dataviz Courses
    • Strava 
    • Nancy Duarte 
    • Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 
    • I Am a Book. I Am a Portal to the Universe
    • My free 30-second online assessment to find out and overcome the #1 silent killer of your data presentation success


      • How to Keep Up with Ann:

      Ann’s LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram profiles

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