S3 | Ep 36 | The Role of Data Visualisation in Driving Change and Realising Value with Andy Cotgreave, Senior Data Evangelist at Tableau

In Episode 36 of Season 3, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Andy Cotgreave, Senior Data Evangelist at Tableau, where they discuss the role of data visualisation in driving change and realising value, which includes;Why successful data analysts often have varied backgrounds Why communication is not a soft skillHow data visualisation is a language The impact that dashboards can have when presented effectivelyHow even the most average dataset is highly subjectiveHow it is so easy to tell different stories with the same dataHow the pandemic provided both examples of how you can strive to be neutral or enforce an opinion The art of creating effective dashboards The role of data visualisation in driving change and realising business value How, many executives use poorly presented charts in their keynotes Four practical tips for better presentation with data visualisation Why he disagrees with Seth GodinWhy you should think about changing your visualisations even if the data is the same Who should care about storytelling with visualisations The importance of aesthetics Why different audiences require different dashboards The impact of data democratisation and self-serve on data visualisation Some key people of influence to follow in this space