Hey Reader, “Any feedback?” is a terrible question. You get “Looks good” or a random color opinion. Next time you share a dashboard, ask these instead: “What decision will you make with this each week or month?”If they can’t answer, the dashboard isn’t specific enough. “What’s missing that would stop you using this?”This surfaces the one or two critical gaps to fix. “If you had to remove one view, what would it be?”This forces prioritization and helps you simplify. Use these three questions...

Hey Reader, Most dashboards die in inboxes. Not because the work is bad, but because it’s hard to access and doesn’t answer a felt need. Try these three tweaks on your next release: Lead with the decision, not the data.In your email / Slack message, start with:“This will help you decide: [specific decision].” Give one “do this now” action.Add a single line:“If you only look at one thing, check [view] and see whether [metric] is above or below [threshold].” Make access frictionless. Direct...

Hey Reader A lot of analysts tell me a version of this: “I really want to join Next‑Level Tableau, but I’m not sure my manager will pay for it.” Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Your manager’s job is to help you grow and perform better. Your job is to make it easy for them to say “yes.” And in this situation, the actual worst‑case is: You ask They say “no” Your life stays exactly the same Same skills, same dashboards, same promotion odds. Best case? They say “yes” Your company pays You get...