Data Visualization and the Power of Storytelling

Kimberly Watson-Hemphill, President, Firefly Consulting, Austin, TX, USA

Keywords: Data Visualization, Analysis, Storytelling

Industry: All

Level: Basic

Abstract

In this new era of big data and powerful analytical tools, much is becoming possible. Whether we are persuading investors, challenging executives, or negotiating with difficult sponsors, the ability to tell a compelling story with data is a valuable skill. Did you ever give a presentation that was less impactful than you had hoped? The combination of good storytelling and compelling visuals is a winning combination, and, fortunately, software is evolving to make developing persuasive graphical representations easier than ever. This talk will highlight some data visualization tools and challenge us all to be better storytellers.