Description
Book SynopsisDon't simply show your data tell a story with it! Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story.
Trade Review“This book is excellent value for money and recommended reading for Business Analysts and Project/Programme managers or anyone who finds they struggle to achieve the impact they hope for when attempting to communicate their reasoning and analysis.” (BCS, February 2016)
Table of Contentsforeword ix
acknowledgments xi
about the author xiii
introduction 1
chapter 1 the importance of context 19
chapter 2 choosing an effective visual 35
chapter 3 clutter is your enemy! 71
chapter 4 focus your audience’s attention 99
chapter 5 think like a designer 127
chapter 6 dissecting model visuals 151
chapter 7 lessons in storytelling 165
chapter 8 pulling it all together 187
chapter 9 case studies 207
chapter 10 final thoughts 241
bibliography 257
index 261
