CRAFT A DATA STORY when you need someone to understand something in a new way & take action. I’ll guide you through the process in workshops in London Oct 26 & virtually Nov 17th (storytellingwithdata.com/workshops). In the meantime, here are 10 tips for effective data stories. 1. Recognize the difference between exploring data & using data to explain something to another human. When doing the latter, consider your audience, what they care about, and how to best communicate to them.

Much more than a simple slide makeover—in the latest #SWDcommunity exercise, I implore you to use provided context & data to practice creating an action-inspiring story. Share your solution to see my approach! community.storytellingwithdata.com/exercises/lets… STEP 1: craft your Big Idea for the provided scenario—a single sentence that conveys what is at stake for your audience. You may find it helpful to work through the Big Idea worksheet (we use it religiously in our workshops), downloadable here: community.storytellingwithdata.com/exercises/the-…