Explicit Measures Podcast

258: Showing the Insights vs. Showing Off

Oct 12, 2023

Delving into the world of data visualization, the trio explores the balance between visually appealing visuals and clarity of insights. They discuss the allure of complex visuals, audience-centric visualization, challenges in data culture and governance, and the fine line between showcasing technical prowess and delivering clear messages through data visualization.

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Quick takeaways

Balancing simplicity and complexity in data visualization is crucial for ensuring audience comprehension.

Implementing governance and approval processes can maintain coherence and consistency in report design.

Educating the audience about visual literacy and providing supporting documentation enhances their understanding and utilization of complex visuals.

Deep dives

New feature allows creation of libraries inside Spark notebooks

A new feature has been released on the Microsoft fabric blog that enables users to create libraries inside their Spark notebooks. Users can evaluate measures from a data model and retrieve data in notebooks from their data models, allowing for data science, data engineering, and model training.

Introduction

3min

Transforming Tables into Data Frames and the Power of Fabric

1min

The Importance of Distributing and Sharing Information Across an Organization

5min

Choosing the Right Visualizations in Data Analysis

27min

The Importance of Regular Cadence and Education for Data Visualization

3min

Governance and Custom Visuals in Business Intelligence

19min

Mike, Seth, & Tommy delve into the intricate world of data visualization, inspired by the thought-provoking article "Showing the Insights vs. Showing Off". As Power BI and Business Intelligence tools evolve, how do we strike the right balance between creating visually appealing visuals and ensuring clarity of insights? The trio discusses the allure of complex visuals, the importance of audience-centric visualization, and the challenges in data culture and governance. Tune in to explore the fine line between showcasing technical prowess and delivering clear, impactful messages through data visualization. Can we truly make our visuals both captivating and comprehensible in the realm of Power BI? Let's find out!

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