This document describes Iron Quest, a community project created by Sarah Bartlett to help Tableau visualization builders practice and improve their skills. Iron Quest involves participants building visualizations based on provided topics and data sources, then receiving feedback on their work to help them advance for Tableau competitions like Iron Viz. The initiative has seen success with over 100 submissions across 5 challenges so far from 88 participants. Testimonials from participants highlight how Iron Quest provides a safe space for practice and feedback to help people strengthen their skills and find confidence to compete in events like Iron Viz.

1. Iron quest
….to Iron viz & beyond

2. Sarah Bartlett
BI & Analytics Consultant @ Slalom
2 x Tableau Ambassador
Iron Viz Europe Finalist 2018
@sarahlovesdata | sarahlovesdata.co.uk
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3. Why did I Start
Iron Quest?

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7. What is
Iron Quest?

8. Mission
⋆ Create a safe space for the community to practice
⋆ Provide diverse topics with lots of possibilities
⋆ Offer feedback to help participants learn & grow
⋆ Help authors gain exposure to new audiences
Prepare participants for the Iron Viz feeders
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1. Topic Announced
5. Receive feedback &
iterate
2. Source Data4. Submit viz &
request feedback
(if desired)
3. Build Viz
The
Iron Quest
Cycle

10. The story so far

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5 CHALLENGES
Since launch in January 2019

12. 130 Entries
7 x viz of the day
88 participants
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13. Vizspiration

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19. Participant
Spotlight

20. Meera Umasankar
Finding your own data can be a
struggle and to be honest, I feared
participating in Iron Viz. To let go of
that fear, I began participating in
Iron Quest.
I went on to participate in the 3rd
Iron Viz feeder this year and I was
on cloud nine to see my viz in place
5th on the Top 10 list!
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23. Kate Schaub
Compared to other community
projects, #IronQuest really leaves
the entire process in your hands
rather than providing the data or a
solution.
The best part? You get
constructive feedback in a
completely “safe” environment
where everyone is truly there to
help you learn and grow.
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25. Joshua Smith
Prior to the first Iron Viz feeder, I
participated in Sarah’s Iron Quest
initiative and received incredibly
helpful, actionable feedback.
Strongly recommended.
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27. Ready for Launch?

28. Next project
launching 18TH Nov 2019
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Vote Now
Join at www.kahoot.it or with the
Kahoot! App with Game PIN:
491979

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Full details & project recaps
www.sarahlovesdata.co.uk

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Thanks!
ANY QUESTIONS?
Twitter | @sarahlovesdata
Email | sarah_bartlett@outlook.com