Step 5: Filter to Focus Your Insights (4
minutes)
Select your data again.
Click Data → Create a filter.
Click the filter dropdown arrow in your
selected metric column.
Experiment by filtering:
Numeric metrics: Filter by values
above or below a certain threshold.
Dates: Show records from recent
periods, like the last month or
quarter.
Categories (if relevant): Show or hide
specific categories (e.g., product
type, region, customer segment).
Step 6: Reflect and Decide on Next Steps (2
minutes)
Jot down what you learned:
Have you identified strengths and/or
weaknesses?
Did any insights emerge that suggest
immediate actions you can take?
Are there questions or insights that
require further exploration?
Tips for Success:
Stay focused—answer one question at
a time.
Don't worry about imperfect data—
you're aiming for quick wins.
Celebrate small discoveries! They're
your building blocks.
Optional Next Steps:
Try visualizing your findings with a
simple bar chart.
Save key insights to revisit when
planning your next steps.
Congratulations! By investing just 30
minutes in simple, focused activities,
you’re already building a strong
foundation for data-driven decision-
making. Imagine what you’ll uncover with
just a few more of these small steps.
In next month's article, we'll explore how
to spot hidden trends in your business
data—and how to turn those trends into
strategic advantages. Stay tuned!
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