"Data to Dashboard: Smarter Charts, Smarter Decisions" is a practical session focused on modernising how professionals use Excel to communicate insights.Rather than relying on complex tools or plugins, this webinar keeps it simple and accessible, teaching you how to create dashboards using tools already built into Excel. You’ll learn to use Sparklines for in-cell trends, icon sets to highlight highs and lows, and small multiples to display multiple comparisons in one view.We’ll also explore conditional formatting tricks that make issues jump off the screen, along with layout tips that help your dashboard look clean, clear, and professional.The goal? Smarter charts that lead to smarter decisions.Areas CoveredBuilding small multiples for quick comparisonsCreating Sparklines for in-cell visual trendsUsing icon sets to create visual alerts within tablesConditional formatting for standout visualsStructuring data for dynamic dashboardsBest practices for layout and white spaceCreating dashboards that auto-updateTips to keep visuals clean, focused, and presentation-readyUse excel “camera’ to extract data for dashboardsWho Should Attend Project ManagersOperations LeadsAnalysts and Report WritersExecutive AssistantsHR and Admin ProfessionalsTrainers and EducatorsMarketing and Sales CoordinatorsAnyone who presents data visually in their workWhy Should You Attend Still sending spreadsheets with tabs and tabs of numbers? That’s not reporting—it’s delegation.If senior stakeholders keep asking you to “just explain it,” chances are your visuals aren’t doing the job. Plain charts and tables can’t keep up with the pace of business. What you need is clarity at a glance—key trends, highlights, and exceptions visible instantly.In this session, you'll learn how to:Create small multiples to compare trends easilyUse Sparklines and icon sets right inside your data tablesBuild mini dashboards that update automaticallyWhether you're briefing execs or presenting to clients, these visual techniques make your data impossible to ignore—and easier to act on.Topic BackgroundSenior managers and decision-makers don’t want to sift through spreadsheets. They want answers—fast. In a business landscape increasingly reliant on real-time reporting and agile responses, presenting data visually isn’t just useful—it’s critical.Yet many Excel users still rely on static tables and basic charts. The gap between what’s possible in Excel and what’s actually being used is enormous. This webinar is designed to close that gap, helping everyday professionals turn raw data into effective mini dashboards that tell a story, flag issues, and prompt action.