3 Reasons Why You Need a Data Visualization Partner
We know data can be daunting. We’ve seen that nervous look in a leader’s eye when data is mentioned. Sure, they may have some idea of what data is and maybe even know what kind of data their organization uses.
But, sometimes it’s tough to really understand WHY data matters – and by extension, why it’s important to have a knowledgeable partner who can help you make the most of your data-related investments. Someone who can take data points, organize them, and then present the data as actionable information through graphs, charts, and tables. In other words, a data visualization expert.
We asked the folks who know best (our clients!) why our work together matters, and we noticed some common themes in their responses:
1. It’s different (and more efficient!) to work with an expert instead of someone who’s just interested in data.
“Before I started working with SmartMetrix, I had a team member who was passionate about data and visualizing it. The passion was great, but the person wasn't highly competent in leveraging data. When this team member would put work into our internal visuals, it was a slow, cumbersome process, and the output was average. Now that I have shifted to SmartMetrix for our visualization efforts, I receive high quality, exceptional visuals on a quick turnaround. And, there’s a high level of customer service when I have questions or need adjustments.”
“We had been tracking multiple years of data in Excel. I was constantly pulling data into PowerPoint to help with easy understanding. I had wanted to create a dashboard for our organization for at-a-glance viewing, but was unable to spend the time needed to make it happen.”
2. Data experts can help you make intentional decisions grounded in fact.
“Amber and SmartMetrix were able to help us get all of our data into one place, which really helped us see the story the numbers were starting to tell. “
“As my company was expanding, I was making strategic decisions about "where" to expand blindly. I was doing it on intuition and instinct, more than having objective data to back up what I believed. SmartMetrix helped me be able to factually shift our focus when we had better insight into revenue return.”
3. Using data well can help clearly communicate and move the team forward.
“We have been able to report to board members more clearly, and [partnering with SmartMetrix] has helped in most decisions we make. Just last week, our executive team was planning for the next five years, and looking back at previous data to predict and improve on in the future [was] such a breeze.”
Our clients understand the benefit of leveraging data to make decisions and create a clear, compelling story of what their organizations are working toward.
Looking to make your data more meaningful? Let’s get started.
