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Are you trying to create a modern report? One actually designed to be shared in the 21st century. On this page you'll find blog posts with modern reporting resources, theory, tips, tricks, and examples.
I think the book is done. Depending on the response, there may be a second book to follow-up this one. But for now, I'm done writing. In 5 days, on August 23, I will taking the free download …
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So in case you haven't been following, I am writing a book. And every couple of weeks I'm releasing a new chapter. When the book is all done, I'm going to self-publish on Amazon. Until it's ready …
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Two weeks ago I shared the first 20 pages of the book I'm writing. Now it's time to share Chapter 2. In case you missed the last post, the book I'm writing is called The Reporting Revolution: A …
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free-to-read digital edition The Reporting Revolution 2nd Edition Because reporting should be more than checking a box.Written & Illustrated by Chris LysyLast Update: November 6, …
So what's better, creating one great report or ten good reports? In an ideal world we would have ample time to plan, write, develop, illustrate, test, and iterate our evaluation reports. But …
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Seriously, and I don't mean after you've written several drafts. I really mean before you write. In today's post. Most creativity happens inside the box.Why waiting till the end to design your …
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Are you the kind of person who likes to nitpick other people's charts? I'm really not. I wasn't there when they decided to use that chart. I don't know what factored into their decision. As far …
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So just the other day here in North Carolina, it was in the 70s. Short sleeve weather for sure. Then the rains came and the temperature dropped into the 30s over the course of hours. Enough for …
So what if you created reports the same way publishers created magazines? That's the question behind today's post. Here is a link to Canva magazine templates. Things to keep in …
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"You sir, bring me some data." Most organizations access their data through people. Real, live, people. Somebody, most likely somebody at a senior level, asks for data. Then somebody else …
I recently had the opportunity to work with the team at YouthPower to visualize their Systematic Review of Positive Youth Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. They had a very common …
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