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Storytelling Notes

How to make results stick:

  • Simple
  • Concrete
  • Credible

Why are stories needed?

  • The best results have no impact without proper presentation
  • Convince change-adverses take holders
  • Non-technical stakeholders

What is data story telling?

Data storytelling is the practice of building a narrative around a set of data and it's accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.

  • Anecdotes = imagination
  • Stories = memorable
  • Add value (provide context)
  • Capture audience's attention
  • Facilitate decision-making
  • Drive change

Data is the foundation of your story. So you need to make sure you are telling a story based on reliable and accurate results!

Storytelling Notes

How to make results stick:

  • Simple
  • Concrete
  • Credible

Why are stories needed?

  • The best results have no impact without proper presentation
  • Convince change-adverses take holders
  • Non-technical stakeholders

What is data story telling?

Data storytelling is the practice of building a narrative around a set of data and it's accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.

  • Anecdotes = imagination
  • Stories = memorable
  • Add value (provide context)
  • Capture audience's attention
  • Facilitate decision-making
  • Drive change

Data is the foundation of your story. So you need to make sure you are telling a story based on reliable and accurate results!