Building effective dashboards isn’t about tools. It’s about understanding and strategy.

The Dashboard Starter Kit is a half-day, in-person workshop designed to help you think like an analyst, plan like a strategist, and build dashboards that actually serve their purpose.

Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, team lead, decision-maker, or beginner data analyst, this workshop covers the essentials:

• how to support stakeholders in formulating the right business questions
• how to translate business questions into KPIs,
• how to design dashboards for different roles and goals,
• and how to choose the right tools and visuals for the job.

We’ll walk through real examples, explore what makes dashboards fail or succeed, and break down the most common mistakes. From unclear metrics to overwhelming visual clutter, you’ll learn the do’s and don’ts of dashboard design. So that you’re not just building visuals, you’re delivering insight.

IMPORTANT: You won’t be building dashboards during this session. You will be learning everything you need before you do.

This in-person workshop runs for four hours and blends insightful guidance with interactive participation.

I’ll guide you through my dashboard strategies, shortcuts, and lessons learned over nearly a decade of experience. You’ll also engage in short, hands-on exercises where you’ll ideate around real-life scenarios, so that the concepts stick and you leave with clarity you can apply right away.

After You Sign Up

Once you complete your purchase, you’ll receive a confirmation email right away.

As we get closer to the training date, you’ll receive a second email with:

• A link to join the live session
• A chance to suggest talking points or real-world situations you’d like addressed

I’ll do my best to incorporate as many of your scenarios as possible so that the training feels relevant, personalized, and immediately useful to you.

This workshop will be offered multiple times throughout the year, at least once per quarter.

Next:
Date: 10.09.2025
Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Goal: Learn how to plan and design dashboards that drive real insight.

• Welcome & Framing - What dashboards are (and aren't), and why strategy matters more than tools.
• From Questions to KPIs - Learn how to support stakeholders in shaping clear business questions
• Designing for Different Audiences - Executive vs. department dashboards, client vs. internal.
• Visual Best Practices - The do’s and don’ts of dashboard layout and chart selection.
• Tool Landscape & Customization Levels - A non-technical comparison of common dashboard tools
• Wrap-Up & Takeaways - Q&A

Two short breaks will be included throughout the session.

To get the most out of this hands-on workshop, please ensure you have the following:

• A device with a stable internet connection, with access to keyboard/keypad, camera and microphone

This ensures you can fully participate in the exercises, discussions, and guided demos.

By joining this in-person workshop, you’ll gain:

• A clear framework for planning dashboards that support real business decisions
• The ability to translate goals and questions into relevant, reliable KPIs
• A strong understanding of what makes a dashboard succeed (or fail)
• Visual best practices for building clarity, not clutter
• Confidence in choosing the right chart types, tools, and level of customization for your context

You’ll also receive:

• A printable PDF guide with dashboard do’s and don’ts
• A cheat sheet of common department KPIs (Sales, Finance, Marketing, Ops)
• A decision-making flowchart to help plan your next dashboard step by step

Whether you’re working solo or leading a team, this workshop will help you stop second-guessing your dashboards and start building with purpose.

Investment: €530 (VAT included)

Do I need technical skills to join this dashboard training?

No. This workshop is designed for beginners - no coding, no analytics background, and no dashboarding experience required. If you can think critically and ask questions, you’re in the right place.

Is this workshop right for me if I’m not a data analyst?

Absolutely. Founders, freelancers, and team leads will benefit just as much as junior analysts.

Will I be building dashboards during the session?

No. This is a strategic training, not a hands-on tool session. You’ll learn how to think through business questions, define KPIs, and choose the right layout and visuals, so when you do start building, you’re confident and clear.

Where does the training take place?

This is a live, online workshop led in real time (not pre-recorded). You’ll receive a secure video call link, setup instructions, and full event details a few days before the session.

What if I don’t have a dashboard project right now?

That’s totally fine. The frameworks you’ll learn are universal and easy to apply later, whether you're planning your first dashboard or improving an existing one. You’ll leave with materials you can reference any time.