Getting Data Insights Into Memory

Taking the raw mass of numbers and turning them into visual stories sounds ideal for interpreting complex data quickly.

It’s a technique that’s of nearly immeasurable value for entrepreneurs, corporate execs, and all manners of … Continue reading

Summary: Defining Exploratory and Explanatory Data Analysis and tips to implement for improved data story delivery.

Execution with data storytelling is – of course – going to dictate the success of any presentation.

Here’s the thing:

The final presentation is … Continue reading

Can a better understanding of Cognitive Load Theory lead to improving our audience’s data literacy?

As the scope of data continues to evolve while becoming more intricate and detailed, breaking it down into more digestible terms grows more challenging.

Yes, … Continue reading

Did you know that every single day, humans manage to create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data on average? However, many of us end up representing this information the wrong way through a chart or graph that isn’t appropriate for the … Continue reading

Audience Analysis — Why a General Audience Type Is Impossible to Create a Data Story For

According to the results of a study conducted by Stanford professor Chip Heath, 63 percent of people can remember stories. By contrast, only five … Continue reading

Evaluating the Role of Gestalt Principles in Visual Perception

The human brain is programmed to perceive logic, structure, and patterns. It enables us to make sense of things that happen around us. The Gestalt school of psychology emerged in Germany … Continue reading

Summary: The purpose of this post is to start a dialogue on how to solve data literacy challenges; not with tools – but, by understanding the needs of the audience. The right data story is told when there is clarity … Continue reading

What is “Last Mile of Analytics”

Summary: The purpose of this post is to define the phrase “Last Mile of Analytics” from my perspective. This is a 101 level post that is targeted to those who don’t have a complete … Continue reading

Why is Data Storytelling so Important?

According to a report from 2016, while most businesses do collect data in one form or another, only about a third of them actually use that data to drive their decision-making in a meaningful … Continue reading