Philadelphia Area Tableau Users Group
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Transcript of Philadelphia Area Tableau Users Group
Philadelphia Area Tableau Users Group
July 16, 2013
Our Hosts and Presenters
Networking and new member introductions Discussion for scheduling and locations for the
remaining 2013 TUG calendar News and upcoming events Tableau Reps: Gordon Rose & David McMullin Monthly Tech Topic: Adding Actions to your
Dashboards Questions and Open discussion Wrap-up & Happy Hour at Table 31
Agenda: July 16, 2013
New member introductions Group demographics: ◦Geographic location◦ professional background◦ current job type◦ experience level
Card & contact exchange
Mailing list
Networking & New members
Which days and weeks during the month would be best going forward for meetings?
What are the best methods for group announcements and communications?
How can we facilitate and encourage dialogue within the group outside of our meetings?
What features or areas of interest would you like to learn more about in upcoming Tech Topics?
Would any members like to present on a topic at an upcoming meeting?
Discussion: Upcoming TUG calendar, group communications
What types of Data Sources are we connecting to with Tableau?
What can you share with the group about your particular methods or specialty areas?
Discussion: Data Sources
Potential areas of focus for upcoming topics:
New tools & features - Tableau 8
Potential areas of focus for upcoming topics:
New tools & features - Tableau 8
Potential areas of focus for upcoming topics:
New tools & features - Tableau 8
2013 Tableau Customer Conference
News and Upcoming Events
2013 Tableau Customer Conference
News and Upcoming Events
2013 Tableau Customer Conference
News and Upcoming Events
Introductions News & Updates on Tableau 8 New Tools and Features Certification Program Q & A
Tableau Representatives:
Gordon Rose & David McMullin
Working With Data◦Data Blending◦Shared Filters◦Custom SQL Parameters◦Refresh Data Server extracts based on a local data
source◦API to create Tableau Data Extracts◦Salesforce.com◦Google Analytics
News and Updates on Tableau 8
Performance◦ Fast Graphics & Calculations◦Parallelized Dashboards◦Performance Recorder◦Data Engine & Extracts
Other Improvements◦Hyperlink Objects◦Color-Coded Tabs◦New Dashboard Tab◦PDF Improvements
News and Updates on Tableau 8
Tableau Desktop 8◦Qualified Associate
Certification Program
Tableau Desktop 8◦Certified Professional
Certification Program
Tableau Server 8◦Qualified Associate
Certification Program
Tableau Server 8◦Certified Professional
Certification Program
Q & A
Tableau Representatives:
Gordon Rose & David McMullin
Mike Connery ◦Analyst, Acumen Analytics
Live demonstration & discussion
July Tech Topic: Adding Actions to your Dashboards
Resources:
◦ http://kb.tableausoftware.com/articles/knowledgebase/best-practices-designing-vizes-and-dashboards
◦ http://www.tableausoftware.com/learn/webinars/using-dashboards-see-share-and-take-action
◦ http://www.perceptualedge.com/examples.php
Visual Analytics – Best Practices for effective data visualizations
Member use case scenarios
Roadblocks and obstacles?
Tableau 8 quirks, bugs, issues?
TUG Group and Member goals for 2013
Questions & Open Discussion
Thanks for attending, and spread the word!
community.tableausoftware.com/groups/philadelphia
www.linkedin.com/groups/Philadephia-Tableau-User-Group-PhlTUG-3316849/
www.meetup.com/Philadelphia-Tableau-Users-Meetup-Group/
Networking/Wrap-up
Thanks for attending!
Join us for Happy Hour at Table 31
◦One block South - on JFK Boulevard in the Plaza area directly in front of the Comcast Center
Networking/Wrap-up
Thanks again to our hosts and presenters!