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Published inNov 2023
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ISBN-139781803240282
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Bernard Obeng Boateng
Bernard Obeng Boateng
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Bernard Obeng Boateng

Bernard Obeng Boateng is a Microsoft Excel MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, with over 10 years work experience in Banking, Insurance and Business Development. He is founder of Finex Skills Hub an approved Training Provider of the Financial Modeling Institute, Canada. Finex Skills Hub runs the Finex Project in Ghana, a pro bono student training outreach program for students in Data Analytics and Financial Modeling. Bernard also provides consultancy services for SMEs (start-ups and existing) in Financial Management, Business Planning and Research. He has an active audience online with about 17,000 followers on his LinkedIn Account. where he shares tips and tricks on Microsoft Excel and other Office Apps.
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How to reduce noise in your presentation

A well-designed dashboard should direct the user’s attention to the most critical data without overwhelming them with too much information.

Here are some ideas to help in this objective:

  • Limit the number of colors: Too many colors can make a dashboard look chaotic. Limit your primary colors and use shades of these colors to maintain consistency while distinguishing data points.
  • Use neutral backgrounds: A neutral background allows your data to stand out. Avoid using bright colors that can distract from the data.
  • Consistent fonts: Just as with colors, limit the number of fonts you use. Stick to one or two fonts to maintain a clean look.
  • Whitespace is your friend: Allow some space between visual elements. This gives your dashboard a clean look and helps users focus on the data.
  • Skill 2 practice: Identify any areas where there might be too many “noisy” or redundant elements and adjust these elements...
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Data Modeling with Microsoft Excel
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Bernard Obeng Boateng

Bernard Obeng Boateng is a Microsoft Excel MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, with over 10 years work experience in Banking, Insurance and Business Development. He is founder of Finex Skills Hub an approved Training Provider of the Financial Modeling Institute, Canada. Finex Skills Hub runs the Finex Project in Ghana, a pro bono student training outreach program for students in Data Analytics and Financial Modeling. Bernard also provides consultancy services for SMEs (start-ups and existing) in Financial Management, Business Planning and Research. He has an active audience online with about 17,000 followers on his LinkedIn Account. where he shares tips and tricks on Microsoft Excel and other Office Apps.
Read more about Bernard Obeng Boateng