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storytelling with data podcast: #68: tips for successful data stories

Jun 16, 2023

12:30

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Assess your current data visualization skills and set achievable goals for progress.

Try new data visualization approaches in low-stakes environments to build confidence and refine techniques.

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Embracing Change and Setting Goals for Data Stories

Change is inevitable, and the way we perceive and handle change can influence our data storytelling efforts. It's essential to assess where you currently stand in visualizing and communicating with data and set achievable goals to progress. Avoid rushing the process and focus on bridging gaps rather than creating them.

Try New Approaches in Low Risk Settings First

01:20

Introduction

3min

How to Become a DataViz Superstar

5min

How to Prepare for a Derailment

4min

What does Cole’s 7-year-old daughter have in common with the typical audience member for your data stories? Tune in to find out! In this short episode, Cole discusses a handful of specific things you can do to help set yourself—and others—up for successful data stories.

Listening time 12:29 | related links:

Resource: the BIG PICTURE worksheet
Related SWD community exercise: the big picture
Podcast episode 49: become a data viz superstar
Video series: become a data viz superstar
Article: showing the insights vs. showing off
Video: the final presentation
More videos: SWD YouTube channel
Book: storytelling with you: plan, create, & deliver a stellar presentation
Book: let’s practice! (exercise 9.9)

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