Data Visualization & Storytelling Workshop

 ANALYZING DATA ISN'T ENOUGH. YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH VISUALS AND STORY TO DRIVE REAL VALUE.   Whether you’re in marketing, human resources, finance, operations, or analytics, being able to understand data, pull out key insights, and communicate data effectively is now critical to your own career growth and to driving your organization forward.   In the Data Visualization & Storytelling workshops, you will get hands-on experience with using data to visually and orally communicate insights that drive action. The course is divided into two half-day sessions. The morning will cover data visualization best practices, and the afternoon will teach you how to craft powerful data-driven stories that influence peers and leaders.     -------------------------    WORKSHOP OVERVIEW    MORNING SESSION:Getting the Most From Data Visualization * Data visualization best practices * Creating a data visualization with the end in mind * Designing dashboards that actually get used   AFTERNOON SESSION: Designing and Communicating a Compelling Data Story * Designing your story for your audience and goal * Developing your story * Delivering a human-centered data story   In addition to the workshop, each attendee will be given a copy of the “Data Storytelling and Visualization Reference Guide” and a comprehensive list of additional resources for reference and continued learning.    -------------------------   WHO ARE WE?    This workshop is taught by Dave Mathias and Matt Jesser from Beyond the Data. With over 25 years of combined experience leading data, analytics, and training for Fortune 100 companies down to startups, we know how to help you drive your organization forward through data.   Beyond the Data is one of the few firms that focus completely on the area of data literacy. Their passion is in helping people like you improve their work and lives by using data. Also check out their Data Able podcast, a bi-weekly about harnessing the power of data to make a greater impact in your organization and community.