Contiguous Datasets + Grantmaking Dashboard Example

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Are you familiar with contiguous datasets?

This jargony term is THE biggest dataviz time-saver.


New on YouTube

In this new YouTube video, you'll see how a contiguous dataset means ONE set of formulas, ONE set of pivot tables, and only ONE set of charts.

(This is the type of dashboard you'll create inside Dashboard Design, which starts in December.)

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Related Resources

I wrote a series of articles about contiguous datasets back in summer 2023. Have you read them yet?

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