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Reading Data Like a Manager

Interpret dashboards and make better decisions

For managers who consume data but don't create it. Learn to read dashboards critically, ask the right questions about data, spot misleading visualizations, and communicate data-driven decisions to your teams.

2 hours
Supervisors, managers, team leads
Enroll — $2,500

What you will cover

  • KPIs that matter vs. vanity metrics
  • Reading dashboards: what to look for and what to question
  • Common data visualization tricks and how to spot them
  • Asking better questions of your data and analytics teams
  • Communicating data-driven decisions to your team

What you will leave with

  • Ability to critically evaluate any dashboard or report
  • Framework for choosing the right KPIs for your team
  • Vocabulary for requesting data from analysts
  • Confidence in data-driven decision making

Grant funding may cover this

Michigan businesses can get up to $3,500 per employee covered through Going PRO and other state and federal programs.

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