1. Lasse Matthias Business Consultant - Accobat
The importance of data visualization Tips and Tricks for standard visualizations
Lasse Matthias
Business Consultant - Accobat

2. Welcome to the session Sit back and enjoy
Demo material will be available online
Q&A at the end of the session

3. The importance of data visualization
Objects with this session
Recognize the power of data visualization
Simplicity over complexity
Practical and useful tips for implementing standard visualizations

4. Session Agenda The human brain and visual interpretation (Short talk)
Deliver your message the right way (Short talk)
Tips and Tricks for standard visualizations (Demo)

5. Lasse Matthias Business Consultant MSc in Applied Economics & Finance
Professional background
Power BI (BI)
QlikView & QlikSense (BI)
Jedox (Planning and budgetting)
Prophix (Planning and budgetting)
Contact info:
Mail:
LinkedIn: Lasse Matthias

7. Keep the Balance Right

8. The human brain and visual interpretation

9. Visuals are here to stay
The brain memorizes visual input significantly better than words
Test yourself
What do you recall the easiest?

10. Visuals are faster
The brain processes visuals x faster than text
Test yourself

11. Visuals makes us feel Engagement prompts a emotional reaction
Test yourself
vs.

12. Deliver your message the right way

13. Know your audience Who is your audience?
What is their need for information?
What is their need for details?

14. Tell the story Define your message Highlight the main points
Support your message
“… When students are asked to recall the speeches, 63% remember the stories. Only 5% remember any individual statistic…”
Made to Stick, 2007, Heath & Heath

15. The golden triangle

16. Choose the appropriate visualization(s)

17. Choose the appropriate visualization

18. Choose the appropriate visualization

19. Avoid information overload

20. Find the right balance

21. Demo

22. Thank you for Attending!
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