- Introduction & key concepts
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Download: PowerPoint and Excel files
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Introduction and editing the data sheet 6 min
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Chart best practices 5 min
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Adding total difference arrows and value line 5 min
- Completion
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Complete course 1 min
Compare development
Course 2 of 6 in Project Management
Learn how to effectively compare development with thinkcell column charts
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to effectively compare development across categories by building a clean, insightful clustered column chart with total difference arrows.
- Chart ready data structuring: Learn how to transpose data in Excel and remove 100% column if unnecessary.
- Clear visual comparison: Build a clustered column chart that highlights category differences and quickly add total difference arrows to show key changes at a glance.
- Goal tracking and updates: Add a value line to emphasize targets or benchmarks and explore manual chart updates and best practices to keep your visuals sharp and presentation ready.
These skills will help you turn raw data into compelling comparisons that are easy to understand and ideal for communicating progress, performance, and goals.