The most effective visualisations are simple and insightful and take less than 5 seconds to comprehend. However, with the vast array of visualisations presented through modern reporting software it can be easy to succumb to delivering style over substance and over-complicating the final outputs. Ineffective charts are usually the result of poor design and a lack of a conscious application of a process to filter unnecessary detail and consider the ultimate needs of the end user.

Through examples and exercises this workshop will introduce you to an approach that combines effective design principals along with a thought process to ensure your charts are on point and impactful for those they are intended for. Topics covered include :-

• Exploratory v Explanatory charts
• Chart design principles and practical considerations
• Bad/Good chart examples
• Chart optimisation techniques

The workshop is facilitated by Steve Hulmes, Sophic's founder and former analyst and manager of analytical teams. For over 14 years Steve has been helping train and coach client analytical teams to improve their productivity and impact and ultimately help them realise their potential. Steve's unique workshops have been attended over 1,000 analysts since 2006 and have been endorsed by some of the UK's most experienced analytical leaders.

The workshop is delivered over Zoom and is limited to just 8 participants to maintain a high level of interactivity and facilitator to participant contact.