I have a lot of thoughts on Tableau Conference π«’
Some good, some bad
So here we go π
Learning is secondary
Almost all of the information presented at conference is most likely already a blog/video, or the session will be available on youtube a week later.
Even when I was less skilled, I never felt like the cost was justified from a learning perspective
Fake enthusiasm from Tableau
Humans can spot this pretty easily. Having talked with non community members about this conference, they said it turned them off. Words being used such as "cult" or "cringe" were thrown around
Not everyone is a die hard fan
Networking
This is a major benefit! But don't confuse networking with getting together with people we already know and have relationships with. Nothing wrong with the latter, but don't disguise it.
Braindates are the best thing about conference. Meet people you don't know!!
Salesforce/Virtual
Our in person company event was rough
-People felt like they were constantly being sold to
-New features don't apply to them
-A lot of the perceived "tangible" sessions were not available
Frequently turned off to discuss ourselves
All that being said...there's one main reason I still think the in person conference is worth itπ
Environment
Bring the environment and enthusiasm back to your company. Start weekly internal learning sessions, start an internal tableau public, hold internal doctor sessions, create internal ambassadors
Bring conference with you, don't leave it behind
Would love to hear your opinion. Much Love π€