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DossBoss
The Monthly MicroStrategy Data Visualization Challenge
About the Challenge
The DossBoss is a monthly data visualization contest open to everyone, from analytics newbies to MicroStrategy experts. The rules are simple:
Step 1: Gather your tools.
Download the assigned dataset* for the month and create an intuitive dossier with MicroStrategy Desktop.
Step 2: Submit your dossier.
Submit your dossier by the deadline. Check the chart below for each month’s theme, dataset, and submission deadline.
Step 3: Win!
Contest winners will be featured in The DossBoss Gallery and The MicroMinute, the MicroStrategy Community digital newsletter.
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DossBoss Community Group
The official DossBoss Visualization Challenge group, get information on the latest challenges and winners from the competition here.
Community Dossier Best Practices Guide
Review all of the best practices for dossier authoring and how you can create the most impactful dossiers to guide strategic decisions across the enterprise.
Data Visualization Gallery
Here you can find various visualizations to spruce up your dashboards. Learn how to build them or download and customize.
DossBoss Schedule
Month |
Challenge |
Prize |
Submission Date |
Dataset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | COVID Pandemic and Vaccine Analysis | Free Analyst Education Pass! | Due by February 17, 2020 | Download Dataset |
| December 2020 | Movie Analysis |
Free Analyst Education Pass! | Due by January 8, 2021 | Data of your choosing |
| November 2020 | Let's see your best Sports Dossier! | Due by November 25, 2020 | Data of your choosing | |
| October 2020 | Happy Halloween | Due by October 28, 2020 | Download Dataset | |
September 2020 |
Back-to-school Amid COVID |
Due by September 25, 2020 |
Download Dataset | |
August 2020 |
Is the future electric? |
Due by August 28, 2020 |
Download Dataset | |
July 2020 |
COVID-19 and the impact on travel |
Due by July 31, 2020 |
Download Dataset | |
June 2020 |
Global Warming: The competition isn't the only thing heating up! |
Due by June 24, 2020 |
Download Dataset | |
May 2020 |
Tracking COVID-19 |
Due by May 22, 2020 |
Download Dataset |
Dossier Gallery
Get inspiration from previous entries in our community gallery.
December 2020: Movie Analysis
November 2020: Let's see your best Sports Dossier!
October 2020: Happy Halloween
September 2020: Back-to-school Amid COVID
AUGUST 2020: Is the future electric?
JULY 2020: COVID-19 and the impact on travel
JUNE 2020: Global Warming: The competition isn't the only thing heating up!
APRIL 2020: April Showers Bring Dossier Hours
FEBRUARY 2020: Valentine's Day[ta]
JANUARY 2020: DossBoss World 2020 Competition
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