Don’t Look Up, how it’s a lesson in data storytelling
How watching the film “Don’t look up” inspired analyst Tristan Mobbs to spot these lessons for analysts in the art of data storytelling.
Tag: analysis
January 12, 2022
See history with fresh eyes by reading the Timeline of World History
A review of the engaging Timeline of World History from Useful Charts. Exploring what to expect and the lessons it has for data visualisers.
3 all too common mistakes analysts make when delivering their work
Sharing 3 mistakes that I often see analysts make when delivering their work. During the stages of sign-off, visual communication & solution.
Seeing with fresh eyes: The Infographic Bible
A review of the visual treat that is The Infographic Bible. Considering the lessons for others visualising textual data & sharing examples.
Seeing with fresh eyes through the latest from Edward Tufte
A review of “Seeing with Fresh Eyes” the latest book from Edward Tufte. How this artist reveals the seeing & conscience you need for data viz.
3 all too common mistakes analysts make in their technical work
Continuing our series shedding light on common mistakes made by analysts. Here are 3 more mistakes they often make during the technical work.
3 all too common mistakes analysts make when contracting for work
Start of a series on 10 all too common mistakes analysts make. In this post I share 3 that analysts make when contracting/agreeing brief.
5 common mistakes made by analysts and how to avoid them in future
Top 5 common mistakes made by analysts and how to avoid them. Advice from the hands-on analytics leadership experience of Andy Sutton.
5 ways leaders and analysts can try thinking differently to be data-led
5 ways that leaders or analysts can try Thinking Differently to be data-led. Guest blogger Harry Powell shares a case study of applying each.
The subpersonalities an analyst needs, part 2: technical steps
Part 2 of a series exploring the subpersonalities that analysts need to bring to their work. These ones empower the 3 steps of technical work
Adopting a healthy scepticism of thinking fast with data
Tony Boobier shares lessons from “Thinking Fast & Slow” for the challenge of what mindset is needed by analysts & those interpreting data.
How to make the world add up through more curiosity
Book review of the engaging & important “How to make the world add up” by Tim Harford. The host of BBC’s More or Less shows how in 10 rules.