What features could Sisense add to its dashboard creation interface to enhance data storytelling capabilities?

Introduction

To enhance Sisense's data storytelling capabilities, we need to focus on improving the dashboard creation interface. This improvement will empower users to create more compelling, insightful, and engaging data narratives. I'll outline a strategic approach to address this challenge, considering user needs, market trends, and potential technical constraints.

Step 1

Clarifying Questions (5 mins)

• Looking at Sisense's position in the BI market, I'm thinking about the primary user base. Could you help me understand who our main users are - data analysts, business users, or a mix? And how does their technical proficiency vary?

Why it matters: Determines the complexity and depth of features we should consider. Expected answer: Mix of users with varying technical skills. Impact on approach: Would focus on features that cater to both technical and non-technical users.

• Considering the evolving data storytelling landscape, I'm curious about our users' current pain points. What are the most common feedback items or feature requests related to data storytelling that we've received?

Why it matters: Helps prioritize features that address actual user needs. Expected answer: Users struggle with creating narrative flow and highlighting key insights. Impact on approach: Would focus on features that enhance narrative structure and insight highlighting.

• Given the competitive BI market, I'm thinking about Sisense's unique value proposition. How does our current dashboard creation interface compare to major competitors in terms of data storytelling capabilities?

Why it matters: Identifies areas where we can differentiate and innovate. Expected answer: Strong in data processing, but lagging in storytelling features. Impact on approach: Would focus on innovative storytelling features to differentiate from competitors.

• Considering the potential scope of this project, I'm wondering about our technical constraints. Are there any limitations in our current architecture that might impact the implementation of new dashboard creation features?

Why it matters: Helps determine the feasibility of potential solutions. Expected answer: Some limitations in real-time collaboration and advanced visualizations. Impact on approach: Would prioritize features that align with current technical capabilities while planning for future enhancements.