2024 Week 09 – Formulate Select and Navigate Dashboard

Introduction Almost the end of February! Time flies fast! – And another WoW Challenge is here!!  This week is based on the same dataset and maps we had as a challenge during Week 4! The changes are adding one KPI, and one top 5 chart to the existing dashboard. Then add an Interaction (not binding) …

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2023 Week 01 | Power BI: Use DAX to control visual display

Introduction Welcome to Workout Wednesday 2023, Power BI edition! If this is your first time joining us, we’re happy you’re here. The goal of this initiative is to help you build your Power BI skills. We provide the data and the instructions, and you build the visuals! We hope you have fun and learn a new …

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#WOW2025 | Week 31 | Can you build an alternative to a stacked bar chart?

Introduction I often use the #datafam community as inspiration for my #WOW challenges, as it gives me the perfect opportunity to try out a particular technique or visualisation style, which I hope you all then benefit from too 🙂 This week’s challenge was inspired by this blog post by the Flerlage Twins, which in turn …

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2025 Week 30 | Sigma: Do you NPS? Why yes.

Can you create a feedback app? Introduction This week, we’re switching gears — from surfacing insights to capturing them. Using just a few of Sigma’s core features — input tables, controls, and actions — you can build a fully embedded NPS tool that lives right inside your dashboard. No scripts, no third-party forms, and no …

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2025 Week 30 | Power BI: Bar chart with built-in scales 📏

Introduction Happy Workout Wednesday, data fam! This week, we’re taking bar charts to the next level—with built-in scales that visually speak for themselves! We all love a good bar chart, but sometimes you want to show progress toward a goal or segment values into performance zones – without extra visuals, DAX trickery, or custom backgrounds. Just …

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2025 Week 29 | Next level tooltip

Introduction Welcome back to Workout Wednesday!  This week we’re building a special tooltip.It will include flags, and some special custom formatting. Want to learn, how to create a tooltip like this?Let’s do it! Requirements Download the sample data from the Data World Website – part 1 and part 2. [Note: Data.World requires you to create a …

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#WOW2025 | Week 29 | Competitor Comparison

Introduction This week’s challenge was inspired by a question from a colleague. They were looking for ideas for how to manage a chart with multiple lines and mulitple metrics. My colleague started with the idea of highlighting a single line in each chart, to show how the company compared to its competitors – a simple …

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2025 Week 28 | Join the #PBI10 Dataviz Contest

Introduction This week we’re challenging you to join the official Power BI 10th birthday celebration! Microsoft is celebrating by hosting a dataviz contest, and we’d love to see you join! You can find all of the details on the Fabric/Power BI Community Site, and we’ll paraphrase the challenge here below. Contest Timeline Start Date: Tuesday, …

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2025 Week 28 | Sigma: Can you provide context?

Introduction Welcome to Week 28 of 2025! This week, we’re going to practice a newer feature of Sigma:  Custom Context Menu Options.  When combined with a series of actions, these options can really beef up your data application, allowing you to guide the user to new insights more easily than simply drilling down. Good luck! …

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#WOW2025 | Week 28 | Can you use Dynamic Color Ranges?

Introduction With the release of Tableau 2025.2, it’s time to test out its powerful new capabilities!  This week, we’re tackling the new Dynamic Color Range feature using data from Japan’s House of Councillors elections. The basic requirements cover the fundamentals. For the bonus, we’ll address a practical issue you’ll almost certainly encounter when you try …

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