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Duration 14 hours (2 days)
Course Outline
Foundations of Data Storytelling
- The definition and importance of data storytelling
- Core components: narrative, visuals, and data integration
- Typical applications in government and corporate environments
Assessing Audience and Context
- Identifying audience needs and expectations
- Tailoring content for technical versus non-technical stakeholders
- Establishing the appropriate tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Selecting Appropriate Visuals
- Determining when to utilize bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and other types
- Avoiding common errors in visual encoding
- Employing color, layout, and hierarchy to enhance narrative
Building the Narrative Structure
- Clarifying the "so what" behind your data
- Techniques for storyboarding and visual sequencing
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues effectively
Applying Practical Tools and Methods
- Essentials of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio
- Storytelling approaches for slide decks and dashboards
- Utilizing templates and repeatable structures
Workshop and Review Session
- Collaborative analysis of case studies
- Demonstrating visual improvements through before-and-after comparisons
- Peer review of draft storyboards
Wrap-Up and Future Actions
Requirements
- Familiarity with fundamental data visualization principles
- Practical experience with charts, graphs, or dashboards
- Proficiency with spreadsheets or visualization software
Target Audience
- Data analysts
- Communicators in the public sector
- Policy advisors and managers involved in data interpretation
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Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
