Stop building “What do you want?” reports

I focus on a comprehensive reporting process that includes storyboarding, envisioning, report design, model design, and report build. Each stage is crucial for creating reports that are not only insightful but also visually appealing. This involves everything from understanding the audience and objectives to designing relevant wireframes and building the final report.

Absolutely! During our free consultation call, we discuss your current challenges and tailor the approach to meet your specific needs. My approach is flexible to ensure we deliver the most value within your budget and requirements.

Absolutely! Requirement gathering is often the hardest part, so if you already have that covered, great! We can jump straight into design and development to create your reports

It comes down to two things. First, I prioritise building solutions with the end users in mind. From my experience working with organisations across various industries, I've seen that 90% of reports fail because they don’t meet user needs. To address this, I use an approach that I've developed and enhanced to collect all the necessary elements for success. Second, I have a keen attention to detail, ensuring that our reports look as good as they perform. A report that answers key questions and meets objectives is crucial, but a well-designed report ensures that end users actually engage with it.

The core deliverables include a bespoke report that helps you understand your objectives, whether you are on target, what's causing any deviations, and what actions you can take to reverse course. Additionally, I provide detailed wireframes, a well-structured data model, and a Power BI template file to ensure your future report development is cohesive in look and feel.

My approach uses a set of tailored questions to gather the necessary information for creating insightful reporting solutions, regardless of the industry. With my consultancy background, I have tried and tested various methods and incorporated lessons learned to make my process adaptable and effective for each unique organisation.

Feedback is an essential part of my process. Between each stage, we will have a review session to ensure we are all aligned and satisfied before moving on to the next step. This iterative approach ensures the final product meets your expectations and delivers maximum value.

Having a professional with the right experience puts you a step ahead. Depending on your team's skills, some elements of my process can be done in-house, though likely not to the same standard. If you try to handle some elements yourself, I recommend seeking professional help for everything apart from report development. If all other steps are done correctly, they provide a step-by-step blueprint for developing the report. I also love sharing knowledge, so I can teach you my approach to use moving forward.

I'm glad you asked! Accessibility is a top priority for me. From the very beginning, I emphasise understanding the audience to ensure the reports are accessible and usable for everyone, meeting all necessary accessibility standards.

I won’t disappear once the reports are published and the solution is in production. After we go live, we'll agree on a support period where I will be available to assist you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition and continued success.