How in the world did I end up in London?My Tableau JourneyAndy Kriebel
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Act 1
My first Tableau project
Budgets Goals
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Act 2
Which two products do people buy most when they buy Coca-
Cola?
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Step 1Define the Audience
Similar goals, but subtle differences
Coca-Cola• Build a relationship• Effective
promotions• Grow Coke’s share
Buyer• Grow the category• Effective promotions• Retail price landscape
Step 2Understand the Problem
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What we knew, but he didn’t1.Every day pricing was too close to full retail
• 2010 average every day retail $1.49• 2010 average blended retail $1.37
2.Split pricing was starting to work3.Pricing was uncompetitive and inconsistent
across the country
Step 3Acquire the Data
Step 4Explore the Data
Rationalize choices
Step 5Select a few key messages
to tell one story
Step 6Design the overall story
Pricing is inconsistent
Pricing is uncompetitive
Customers prefer Coke
Solutions to meet the plan
Did the strategy work?
Did the strategy work?
Act 3
What made Tableau successful at Facebook?
Learn from other successful implementations
Create a Community
Provide Regular Training
Data Viz Best Practices
Tableau Fundamentals
Advanced Parameters
Advanced Chart Types
Invite Industry Experts
VizPlate - Family-Style BuffetShowcase
News & Announcements
Tips & Tricks
Provide a Platform Where Everyone is an
Analyst
Don’t Let IT Be a Roadblock
Act 4
Hey Tom!
I’m thinking of moving to London.
Know anyone that’s hiring?
What if you come work for us?
Really?
What would he do?
OMG!
Tableau’s Revenue Has Been Soaring!
Yet the # of Tableau-dedicated training programs has not kept up
…and no one else is doing it.
2-year Training Program
Support from TIL Team
Training4 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Mentoring Check-Ins
A new class every 4-6 months
Training4 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Training4 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Training4 months
Placement6 months
Training4 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Placement6 months
Certification…to show they’re ready
And after the 2 years?
Go to work for one of our clients
Become a member of our Team
We’re creating the next generation of Tableau Jedis
Thank you!