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 skill
How data visualisation is a language
The impact that dashboards can have when presented effectively
How even the most average dataset is highly subjective
How it is so easy to tell different stories with the same data
How 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 Godin
Why 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

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