Become a Better Data Analyst with Tableau - Accra TUG

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This document summarizes an event hosted by the Cincinnati Tableau User Group. The agenda includes a Tableau training session led by local users covering multiple Tableau topics and techniques. This will be followed by a Q&A panel where multiple Tableau users will answer questions about Tableau Desktop and Server. The document provides details on the event hosts, trainers, topics to be covered in the training, and information on how to join the Cincinnati Tableau User Group.

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This document provides a recap of the Tableau Conference including new product features, highlights from the Iron Viz competition, and recommendations for must-see sessions. Key points include: - New features like visualization extensions, dynamic dashboard layouts, and an optimized view data experience will enhance the core analytics experience. - Lisa Trescott won the Iron Viz competition with her entry focusing on breakthrough artists. - Recommended sessions provide Tableau tips and tricks, advice on community involvement, inclusive design best practices, and ensuring dashboards meet audience needs.

Sarah discusses her experience competing in Iron Viz and shares lessons learned from running the Iron Quest data visualization challenge. Some key lessons include: viz what you love to stay motivated; build your own datasets to have more control; understand your objective or "why" for the viz; provide context to help readers understand; and remember that competing in Iron Viz is about learning and challenging yourself rather than winning or losing. The goal of Iron Quest is to provide a safe space to practice visualization skills and get feedback in preparation for competitions like Iron Viz.

Sarah Bartlett is a Tableau consultant who created Iron Quest to help people practice for the annual Iron Viz data visualization competition. Iron Quest provides topics and data for participants to build visualizations and receive feedback to improve. Over 300 entries have been submitted across 10 challenges since Iron Quest launched in 2019. The challenges help prepare participants for Iron Viz qualifiers by focusing on the scoring criteria and providing a safe space for learning. Participant testimonials show how Iron Quest has helped boost their confidence and skills for competing in Iron Viz. Upcoming Iron Quest challenges will focus on mobile design and mythological themes.

- Sarah Bartlett gave a presentation about Iron Quest, a data visualization contest she created to help people practice and get feedback before competing in the annual Iron Viz competition. - Iron Quest provides participants with topics and data to build visualizations over 10 challenges. Participants receive feedback to help them improve and potentially enter Iron Viz feeder competitions. - Since launching in 2019, Iron Quest has had 297 entries from 173 participants across 18 countries. It aims to create a safe space for people to develop their skills and gain experience with data visualization.

The document summarizes Iron Quest, a community project started by Sarah Bartlett to help Tableau users practice and improve their data visualization skills. It provides a safe space for participants to work on visualization challenges on diverse topics and receive feedback to help them learn and grow. Since its launch in 2019, Iron Quest has included 9 challenges with 276 entries submitted. Participation has helped some users gain confidence and experience to enter official Iron Viz competitions.

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The document summarizes Tableau community highlights from 2019, including growth in the number of Tableau conferences, user groups, and community members. Key events discussed are Iron Viz Europe and Global competitions, the Tableau Conference Europe, and the launch of new user groups and community projects. New community ambassadors and leaders are recognized for their contributions to sharing knowledge and driving engagement across the Tableau community.

This document describes Iron Quest, a community project created by Sarah Bartlett to help Tableau visualization builders practice and improve their skills. Iron Quest involves participants building visualizations based on provided topics and data sources, then receiving feedback on their work to help them advance for Tableau competitions like Iron Viz. The initiative has seen success with over 100 submissions across 5 challenges so far from 88 participants. Testimonials from participants highlight how Iron Quest provides a safe space for practice and feedback to help people strengthen their skills and find confidence to compete in events like Iron Viz.

This document encourages the reader to enter the Iron Quest competition by improving their Tableau skills through designing visualizations, challenging themselves, joining the online conversation, and sharing their work, which could get them noticed through the online gallery and get their work featured. It notes that past Iron Quest competitions saw over 70 entries from unique participants and resulted in several visualizations being recognized as "Viz of the Day" by Tableau, showing it is an opportunity to showcase skills and get exposure.

You should enter the European Cities viz competition to improve your skills, inspire others, and challenge yourself by joining the conversation and getting noticed. The competition, called #IronQuest, will help you showcase your talents to potential employers.

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