Make Data Talk

Do you struggle to choose the right way to present your data for maximum impact for your audience? Do you know the subtle differences between line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts and lollipop graphs and when to use each one depending on your data set? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk talks about the different data visualisations you can use when presenting a data story or report, as well as some handy tips in terms of design and presentation.  Link to accessibility checkers for colour blindness and low vision: https://www.visionaustralia.org/business-consulting/digital-access/resources/colour-contrast-analyser#colour-contrast-checkers   Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Dr Selena Fisk, a data storytelling expert, discusses using data effectively in daily work to inform decisions and guide actions. She emphasizes the importance of data analysis in decision-making processes, identifying trends, prioritizing insights, and exploring multiple action options for optimal outcomes.

Just like a novel or short story, there is an art to telling a data story to an audience.  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk explains how to tell a data story effectively and the key elements needed to ensure your story both resonates with an audience and inspires them to action.   Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Do you know how much data your organisation is holding that just isn't necessary? And are you unsure what to do about it? This week, Dr Selena Fisk covers the topic of dead data, and in the wake of recent data breaches such as Optus and Medibank, explains just how important it is to deal with this issue before it comes to haunt you.    Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.  

Dr. Selena Fisk, an expert in data analysis and statistics, discusses the differences between explanatory and exploratory analysis. She emphasizes the importance of using both techniques in data interpretation for effective organizational analysis.

Do you know how to effectively communicate it to your stakeholders? Should you use percentages? Raw figures?  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk talks about how the importance of making numbers meaningful for people in a way that is concrete and relevant for them and their context.    Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.

Dr. Selena Fisk, an expert in biases and data analysis, discusses confirmation and self-serving biases. She gives strategies to minimize their impact on data analysis, emphasizing the importance of exploring multiple perspectives and seeking external validation to avoid bias in interpretation.

Do you understand the true purpose of telling a data story to an audience; and how this differs from sharing endless information? In this week's episode, Dr Selena Fisk digs into the true aim of a data story, and outlines why many people get it wrong, and/or get frustrated when the audience isn't motivated to act on the information.  This episode was recorded at the beautiful Nitmiluk National Park, in the Northern Territory. Check out the link or pic for how incredible this 'Cicada Place' is! And enjoy the cicadas in the background! 

Do all the employees in your organisation have access to the data they need to be effective in their roles?  In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk explains how to create an effective data democracy in your organisation, so that everyone has the means to analyse relevant data and tell effective data stories. Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.    

Do you know which data you should be focussing on when telling your data story? And do you have a plan for how your data will be used and analysed? In this episode, Dr Selena Fisk explains how to choose the most relevant data for your particular story and the non-negotiables of a clear data plan for your employees to follow.  Connect with Selena: at https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenafisk/ sign up to her monthly newsletter at selenafisk.com check out her other podcast, 'A Beautiful Mind'.