The Softer Side of Data Visualization

Course Overview:  Explore data visualization beyond the technical aspects with "The Softer Side of Data Visualization" training course. This course will equip you with essential skills to create impactful data visualizations through empathy, trust-building, and design best practices.

• Build great partnerships by asking the right questions and empathizing with stakeholders.
• Convey value over time to develop trust in both your professional relationships and the data you provide.
• Become a proactive partner, anticipating needs and offering innovative solutions.
• Ten widely accepted design best practices, including simplicity, effective use of color, and selecting appropriate chart types.
• Enhance your data storytelling by focusing on the Four Ps: People, Place, Plot, and Purpose.

Who Should Attend:  This course is designed for data professionals, business analysts, and anyone interested in improving their data visualization and storytelling skills to create more meaningful and impactful insights.

Course Format: This engaging 5-class-hour course is delivered in two separate sessions, approximately three weeks apart. The first session includes interactive lectures, practical exercises, and a hands-on dashboard assignment where participants apply their learning to a real-world scenario. The second session is equally valuable, as it focuses on reviewing and critiquing a selection of anonymous participant dashboards as a group.