Learning Event

Designing Dashboards People Actually Use

A hands-on learning experience for BI professionals and data visualization practitioners who want to build dashboards that drive decisions — not confusion. 

In this 3-hour session, you’ll learn practical visualization and storytelling techniques to improve clarity, adoption, and confidence — no matter which BI platform you use.

  • Actionable best practices for designing dashboards that leaders trust
  • New visualization and storytelling techniques for real-world use
  • Peer tips and shared lessons from other BI practitioners
  • Hands-on experience improving dashboard clarity and usability
  • New connections in Indiana’s data community
Reserve Your Spot
pexels-fauxels-3183171

Meet Your Leaders

At CSpring, we believe great dashboards aren’t just designed — they’re earned through trust, alignment, and adoption.
Our speakers bring real-world experience helping organizations move beyond dashboard clutter to build visuals that leaders actually use.

Clay McNeff

Clay McNeff

Principal Consultant, Data Visualization

Clay is a dynamic leader, data visualization engineer, and Tableau evangelist. His ability to combine design excellence, innovation, practicality, and ethical leadership make him a highly sought after consultant that drives change and improves the status quo.  He brings passion and a business-first mindset to every data visualization challenge, executing successful strategies that improve data-driven decision making.

When he's not developing dashboards, you'll find Clay coaching sports for his three boys.

Garrett Van Sickel

Garrett Van Sickel

Senior Consultant, Data Visualization

Garrett is a results-driven Data Visualization Engineer, who excels at turning complex datasets into impactful visualizations. Known for empowering users through self-service data exploration, Garrett enables organizations to unlock actionable insights with ease.  His commitment to design excellence, coupled with a sharp business-first mindset, and passion for data storytelling make him a highly sought-after consultant who consistently delivers results. 

Garrett enjoys live music, cooking for family and friends, hiking, and chasing after his three young boys.

 

Seats are limited — join our experts and learn how to build dashboards people actually use.

Reserve Your Spot

Event Agenda

Kickoff & Inspiration

Start with a fresh perspective on why dashboards fail — and what makes great ones work. Learn visualization best practices and adoption strategies that apply across all BI tools.

Hands-On Learning

Bring your laptop, use your preferred visualization tool, and follow along as CSpring’s experts walk through key Tableau examples. You’ll simplify cluttered dashboards, align visuals to real business questions, and experiment with new design approaches.

Community Roundtable

Swap stories, challenges, and quick wins with fellow BI professionals. You’ll gain peer insights on how to make dashboards truly work for end users.

Dashboard Makeover Challenge

Put your skills to the test by fixing a “broken” dashboard — using your own tool of choice. 

Wrap Up & Networking

Reflect, connect, and take home resources to help you keep improving your dashboards long after the event.

Learn more

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend this workshop?

This event is designed for BI professionals, data visualization practitioners, and analysts who create or champion dashboards in their organizations. Whether you use Tableau, Power BI, or another platform, you’ll leave with practical skills to design dashboards that leaders actually use and trust.

What should I bring?

Bring your laptop (with your preferred BI tool installed, if possible) and your curiosity. We’ll provide a sample dataset and optional exercises ahead of time so you can follow along or explore on your own.

Will this be hands-on or lecture-style?

Both. You’ll start with a short keynote on visualization best practices, followed by guided exercises and a collaborative dashboard makeover challenge. Expect to learn, build, and share ideas with peers.

What skill level is this best suited for?

All levels are welcome! We’ll cover concepts that benefit both new and experienced users. Beginners will pick up foundational visualization principles, while seasoned practitioners will sharpen storytelling and adoption strategies.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, this is a free professional learning event hosted by CSpring to help the data community build better, more impactful dashboards.

Get ready to transform the way you build dashboards!

The countdown is complete

Register now