Push Back on the Pretty Map
Respond to a stakeholder chart request by reframing around audience decision and chart-task fit.
The VP asks for a big map. Pick Mina's best response. Stakeholder request Can we lead with a big map so this feels executive? fromTop Your response fromBottom If the decision is spend allocation, I would lead with regional ROI ranking and use the map only where location explains the choice. Strong. It names the audience decision, chooses a comparison chart for allocation, and gives the map a justified layout role. Sure, a map will make the dashboard look more executive. Weak. It accepts a visual style request without testing whether geography is the decision. We should avoid maps because…
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