Storytelling with Data

Practical makeovers. Proven strategies. Powerful data stories. From bestselling author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and expert data storytellers Mike Cisneros and Alex Velez, storytelling with data: before & after draws on more than a decade of experience helping leading organizations communicate more effectively with data. Through 20 real-world makeovers, you'll see how cluttered, confusing visuals transform into clear and compelling graphs and slides. Learn what to do--and why it works--so you can tell data stories that inform, influence, and inspire action. Global praise for before & after "This helpful book distills years of expertise developed by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and her team, who have trained people in organisations all over the world to tell better stories with data using well-designed charts and clear, focused narratives. Recommended for anyone who makes presentations and reports containing data." -Duncan Clark CEO of Flourish and Head of Europe at Canva "This book offers something we desperately need--practical, tangible examples that show how to turn charts into compelling, decision-driving visuals. The clear before-and-after makeovers, paired with explanations of what was changed and why, make it easy to understand and apply the lessons. Better storytelling leads to better decisions. I can't wait to share this book with everyone I work with!" -Stephanie Chenevert Senior Director, Google "Since her first book was published a decade ago, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic has become a reliable source of sound advice on chart design. The latest installment in her series, storytelling with data: before & after , is my favorite. I'm a great believer in learning by doing and by observing what other chart creators do, so a book that exemplifies how design principles apply to tricky real-world situations is educational--and fun!" -Alberto Cairo Knight Chair at the University of Miami and author of The Art of Insight