To all who come to this happy place, Welcome!

I created this space to serve as a central hub for my projects, professional writing, and occasional theme park diversions. While this site is just getting started, I’ve been sharing my ideas on data, analytics, and strategy in other places for some time. This first post is a quick tour of some of my favorite pieces. I hope you’ll find them useful.

Core Reading: Designing Efficient Dashboards

One of the cornerstones of effective data visualization is performance. A beautiful dashboard isn’t much good if it’s too slow to load. I co-authored a whitepaper for Tableau on this very topic, diving deep into the principles of building efficient, high-performing workbooks.

It’s a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to optimize their Tableau dashboards. You can find it, along with a companion webinar, at the links below:

• Tableau Whitepaper: Designing Efficient Workbooks
• InterWorks Version: The Essential Guide to Tableau Dashboard Optimization
• Webinar: A Performant-First Approach to Designing Efficient Workbooks

From the InterWorks Blog

I’ve had the pleasure of contributing to the InterWorks blog for years, covering everything from technical tips and strategic thinking to product management. Here is a small selection of my posts:

• Being The Exception
• Lateral Thinking in Games and Data
• The Art and Science of Product Management

Series: Maturing Analytics

I also put together a five-part series on the journey of evolving an organization’s analytics capabilities—from defining the “why” all the way to preparing for AI.

• Part 1: The Job to be Done
• Part 2: Why Dashboards Fail
• Part 3: User Adoption and Data Delivery
• Part 4: Analytics as a Product
• Part 5: The Road to AI

On Screen: Video Highlights

For those who prefer to watch rather than read, here are a few videos I’ve been a part of.

For the Fun of Data

A throwback, but still one of my favorites! My son, Judah, and I had a blast exploring Pokémon Go data with Tableau. It’s a great example of how data can be fun and engaging for all ages.

• Exploring Pokémon Go Data with Judah and Ben Bausili - Tableau Data Kids

All About Curator

A lot of my focus has been on Curator, InterWorks’ embedded analytics solution. These videos give you a taste of what it’s all about, from building analytics portals to monetizing your data.

• Introductions to Curator

  • Build an Analytics Portal with Curator by InterWorks
  • A Short Intro to Curator by InterWorks

• Practical Applications

  • How to Use Curator for Data Monetization
  • Building an Intranet Integrated with Your Analytics using Curator
  • Bringing BI Tools Together in One Platform

Thanks for stopping by! Feel free to explore the links and dive into any topics that catch your eye. I’m excited to start sharing more content directly on this site soon. Stay tuned!