Storytelling with Data - A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals
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| Verlag | Wiley & Sons |
| Auflage | 2015 |
| Seiten | 288 |
| Format | 18,8 x 23,1 x 1,5 cm |
| Gewicht | 662 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 1119002257 |
| EAN | 9781119002253 |
| Bestell-Nr | 11900225UA |
Don't simply show your data--tell a story with it!Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples--ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation.Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier. This book demonstrates how to go beyond conventional tools to reach the root of your data, and how to use your data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story. Specifically, you'll learn how to:_ Understand the importance of context and audience_ Determine the appropriate type of graph for your situation_ Recognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your information_ Direct your audie nce's attention to the most important parts of your data_ Think like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualization_ Leverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audienceTogether, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience. Rid your world of ineffective graphs, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time. There is a story in your data--Storytelling with Data will give you the skills and power to tell it!
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
foreword ixacknowledgments xiabout the author xiiiintroduction 1chapter 1 the importance of context 19chapter 2 choosing an effective visual 35chapter 3 clutter is your enemy! 71chapter 4 focus your audience's attention 99chapter 5 think like a designer 127chapter 6 dissecting model visuals 151chapter 7 lessons in storytelling 165chapter 8 pulling it all together 187chapter 9 case studies 207chapter 10 final thoughts 241bibliography 257index 261
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"This book is excellent value for money and recommended reading for Business Analysts and Project/Programme managers or anyone who finds they struggle to achieve the impact they hope for when attempting to communicate their reasoning and analysis." (BCS, February 2016)
