How to turn data into stories

Published 2023-10-25
Watch this mini-workshop delivered by best-selling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic. Cole demonstrates how to transform graphs from acceptable to exceptional and weave disparate data together into compelling, action-inspiring stories.

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00:00 Intro
02:20 The scenario and data request
05:51 Strategies for a good graph (declutter)
14:16 Strategies for a great graph (focus attention)
20:52 SWD learning resources
24:40 Book giveaway
25:54 Strategies for a stellar story (presenting data)
35:38 Q/A

BROWSE RELATED RESOURCES
● Public training scheduling (use GOODTOGREAT code): www.storytellingwithdata.com/public-workshops
● Apply for a SWD scholarship: www.storytellingwithdata.com/scholarship
● Check our university page for professors: www.storytellingwithdata.com/university

All Comments (21)
  • Do you want to dedicate more time to developing your storytelling & presenting skills while growing your network of fellow data enthusiasts? Enroll in our 8-week online course—plan, create, and deliver your data story—and we’ll take you through the world of *storytelling with data*, curating a multi-media learning journey anchored in core SWD lessons that are expanded upon and explored through weekly lectures, reading, videos, podcasts, exercises, and a final course project. Register today at www.storytellingwithdata.com/public-workshops#cour…
  • @power-reconcile
    Your use of animation truly captures the audience's attention and highlights the key points. I only wish I had found your channels earlier!
  • @tinateng
    I have been looking for resources to help me improve my storytelling and am so glad I found your YouTube channel and podcast. You’ve demonstrated how to transform information dump to insights. Using the animation makes audience focus on one dataset and the narrative. Wish I found your channels sooner!
  • I'm from Brazil and I use your book as inspiration for all things that involve showing data/information to anyone. Great book. Great work. Thank you very much.
  • @bd1048
    This has been a fantastic season. I just realised data visualisation and data storytelling aren’t the same.
  • @mohitsingha1809
    Downloaded. Thís is an excellent presentation, worth watching again and again. Thank you so much Ma'am.
  • Thank you, Cole, for a phenomenal presentation. Fluid, visionary, well-organized, clear & inspiring. The questions at the end were also valuable. It makes me wonder how I can apply this to my own field in an effective way. Also impressed by your range of content and levels of accessibility. Thank you so much!
  • Outstanding presentation! Its remarkable the way the transition from good to great to stellar stories was done, very engaging and easy to follow. A definitive guide for those seeking improvement on the data visualization and storytelling skills. Thanks for sharing!
  • Hi Cole, I watched your presentation and was really excited about the wide application of storytelling with data. I purchased two of your books via audible and plan to start learning more. I think you are an excellent teacher and motivator for this way of communicating. Soon, I hope to take one of your courses, etc. Thank you very much! Jahan Anthony
  • @Machado-Ribeiro
    Ms Knaflic, you are a fantastic presenter: your voice modulation (some moans included), the variable pace of speaking, delicious to hear; and, of course, your beautiful figure empowers to the highest levels the excellent content shared, subject you clearly dominate with mastery. And I did not mention your selling power. Dangerous. Sensational. (subscribed and enchanted)
  • @WellAlkmim
    Amazing live. I read the book last year and I'm hopping to get the other two. I got a lot to learn from your insights! Thank you, Cole.
  • @user-zs1rn6hb8h
    Cole is an outstanding presenter and this presentation will be of great value for anyone interested in storytelling with data.
  • @piotro2068
    Great workshop, very helpful, thank you
  • @brylzenarosa5379
    Wow, I suddenly feel like a noob in data storytelling. Thank you for these golden nuggets!
  • @danielting6126
    Wow - I've been making slide decks for years - thought I knew it all! Boy, was I wrong - awesome content and presentation.
  • @amrohendawi6007
    I thought I will only watch the first 20 seconds and flip. Ended up watching the whole thing ❤!
  • @syedzafer3043
    Extraordinary - A unique concept visualizes the data and tells the story without any data noise or ambiguity. I bought all three books to aid me in creating a storyboard rather than a slide deck.