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One of the most common uses of PowerPoint is to present data that will be used to make a decision at a meeting. Distill the data to the important conclusions. Provide detailed data when requested without confusing the message. MORE
Sometimes, you need to present data — lots of it. The manager wants the data. The data. The data is really just a big spreadsheet. You can put some of the data in the Notes pane. You can also copy data from Excel and paste it into the Notes pane. MORE
How can presenters keep an audience engaged when going over large sets of data? MORE
Simply put, data analytics is the close examination of all observable data in order to draw valuable conclusions with which an organisation may improve itself. MORE
As a presenter, one of the worst things that can happen during your presentation is not you forgetting to mention an important stat/data, but someone from the audience disputing the authenticity of that data. MORE
Projecting your data on slides puts you at an immediate disadvantage: When you’re giving a presentation, people can’t pull the numbers in for a closer look or take as much time to examine them as they can with a report or a white paper. MORE
The post 3 Speaking Skills That Will Help You Communicate Data appeared first on Duarte. Audience Engagement Delivery Presentations Captivate communication data data story presentation public speaking speaker coaching storytellingHave you ever had lunch with a genius? MORE
For those of you who insist that data cannot (or worse -- shouldn't) be presented in an interesting and engaging way, I will once again point you to Hans Rosling. He is not the only speaker who makes data fascinating, but he is probably the best at it. MORE
It can be tricky to display data in presentations because different rules apply in different contexts. A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client. MORE
For those of you who insist that data cannot (or worse -- shouldn't) be presented in an interesting and engaging way, I will once again point you to Hans Rosling. He is not the only speaker who makes data fascinating, but he is probably the best at it. MORE
Sudeep doesn’t want to create an entire table of data. At first, I suggested the simplest option, because I didn’t know that he wanted the data to be nicely formatted. Here it is: Choose a cell that will always have the data you need. MORE
Maintaining the security of your data. This video (part III of a series) shows you how to bring a chart from Excel to PowerPoint while accomplishing 3 goals: Maintaining the look of the presentation. Keeping the presentation file small. View Part I: Creating the chart in PowerPoint. MORE
The Long Island Index aims to reveal the challenges and opportunities facing Long Island through the collection of unbiased data. How do you turn an academic report into a viral video? MORE
But the reality that it was allegedly attempted blasts a gigantic hole in the confidence of the data produced in polls. For the 2020 presidential campaign those following the machinations could be relying on other kinds of data. MORE
The post 3 Ways to Help People Understand What Your Data Means appeared first on Duarte. Business Marketing Presentations Storytelling data datastory Nancy Duarte story storytellingLast year, Jeff Bezos became the richest person in the world with a net worth of more than $130 billion. MORE
If you''re familiar with the character of Sherlock Holmes -- whether from literature, the BBC''s production starring Benedict Cumberbatch or the CBS series, Elementary -- you know that Sherlock is a data junkie. He gives meaning to the assorted bits of data he''s collected. MORE
Clients tend to want to dive into spreadsheets and data dashboards — while I want to keep the discussion on key findings. And if clients want to dive into the data, they know it’s in the report. Do you do “walk & talk” meetings at your organization? MORE
… Bitesize Charts and Graphs Visuals Data visualisation Presentation MistakesMany charts don’t tell the truth (or, at least, are quite misleading). MORE
In this era dominated by data, symbolic content still resonates. Nancy Pelosi's tearing of the hard copy of the State of the Union speech could replace Martin Luther's nailing of the 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door as the symbol of protest. MORE
Edward Tufte is a leading expert in the data analysis and data visualization space. Highlights In his talk, Tufte warns against confirmation bias and massaging the data to arrive at findings that are desirable or somehow in your interest. This is where data forensics comes in. MORE
If there is a Jedi Master of presenting data clearly, visually, and simply, then it is Hans. He proves time and time again, that data are not dull—and when you are trying to change the world, there is no excuse for boring presentations. MORE
They tell me about DATA as though it is something alive and vital. Delivering complex data to an audience isn’t always easy. The post 3 Speaking Skills That Will Help You Communicate Data appeared first on Duarte. Have you ever had lunch with a genius? MORE
Data – a term used to classify the facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. Data science, as we know it, has been making ripples in every industry for almost a decade now. Yes, that means storytelling with data. Data Fuels Up Your Stories. MORE
Your data is brilliant. Look at how those data points curve so dramatically upward and then zigzag back down! What your data does is support your key points and give the audience the facts and figures behind the story. MORE
The story that the chart is trying to tell isn’t at all obvious and it takes far too much effort just to read it, data point by data point. To keep the reader from getting lost in the data, I used alternating shading for the rows, a subtle, but effective technique. MORE
Professionals in data-dense industries (like Pharma, Tech, Engineering, or Finance) value concrete information. The post How to Make a Presentation with Data that Moves People appeared first on Duarte. MORE
The Long Island Index is a project that gathers and publishes data on Long Island, the largest island adjoining the continental USA. So, according to Newsday , a local newspaper, last year the Long Island Index decided to take different approach : It still will present data neutrally, and it won’t take sides, but it will be much more active in trying to make sure that its ideas and its sense of urgency don’t end when the lights come on after the annual presentation. MORE
Data and information are not inherently boring. The key is to select the appropriate (and accurate) data to support your message. Yet, it also matters how you bring the data alive, giving it context and meaning. Data Visualization Donald Trump Hans Rosling Mexico MORE
He pointed out there was none immediately impending, and then he added what all too many people in academia take as their mantra: “Besides, in a scientific presentation, shouldn’t it all be about the data?”. MORE
Thanks to Scott for sharing this link to 50 great examples of data visualization and tools for creating your own visualizations, covering everything from Digg activity to network connectivity to what’s currently happening on Twitter. Another source that I blogged about back in 2006 is Gapminder. As I said at the time “A picture sometimes [.]. MORE
Presentation Guru was recently invited to a demonstration by Tableau on how to Make Your Data Make an Impact. … Data Visualisation Software Visuals charts and graphs Data visualisation featured Visual Aids Visual Language MORE
This especially makes sense when data comes into play. After all, data is just a bunch of facts or statistics that are collected together for reference and analysis. Too many people take data visualization for granted and almost always opt for the bare minimum approach. MORE
It can be tricky to display data in presentations because different rules apply in different contexts. A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client. MORE
Data drives decision-making across every industry. You check the data. You check the data. You sure as h*ll better check the data. Understanding data is no longer novel in organizations, it’s expected. Should we hire another salesperson? MORE
My blog post, Tips for turning your Excel data into PowerPoint charts ” has been posted on Microsoft’s PowerPoint blog. Here’s what you’ll find: Limit the data. MORE
How to engage an audience when data is your story and the fact that data needs context in order to mean anything are two areas that Jude Barak has previously written about for us. … Data Visualisation Charts and Graphs Data visualisation featured Visual Aids MORE
Your data is brilliant. Look at how those data points curve so dramatically upward and then zigzag back down! What your data does is support your key points and give the audience the facts and figures behind the story. MORE
If you’re wondering why you have recently received a raft of emails from different companies, organizations and sites about data protection, there is a reason: a new European law on data protection. On 25 May 2018, … Continue reading → Uncategorized data protection GDPR Manner of Speaking MORE
Edward Tufte is a leading expert in the data analysis and data visualization space. Highlights In his talk, Tufte warns against confirmation bias and massaging the data to arrive at findings that are desirable or somehow in your interest. This is where data forensics comes in. MORE
Is your presentation data meaningful? Jude Barak shows us how to share our data in the most effective way. … Message Storytelling Building Arguments complex subjects Data visualisation featured Pitching Presenting DataIt’s all about context. MORE
Uncategorized "Stephen Colbert" 7-11 "Pizza Hut" "Polling Data" debate MORE
Recently, a subscriber asked me about how to put a table of data from Excel on a slide. First, think about whether the data will be readable if it will be projected on a screen. Also consider whether the data lends itself to a graph, because graphs can be easier to understand. MORE
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MARCH 16, 2015
Sometimes, you need to present data — lots of it. The manager wants the data. The data. The data is really just a big spreadsheet. You can put some of the data in the Notes pane. You can also copy data from Excel and paste it into the Notes pane.
Manner of Speaking
MAY 19, 2018
If you’re wondering why you have recently received a raft of emails from different companies, organizations and sites about data protection, there is a reason: a new European law on data protection. On 25 May 2018, … Continue reading → Uncategorized data protection GDPR Manner of Speaking
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Duarte Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Data drives decision-making across every industry. You check the data. You check the data. You sure as h*ll better check the data. Understanding data is no longer novel in organizations, it’s expected. Should we hire another salesperson?
PowerPoint Tips
JANUARY 11, 2015
One of the most common uses of PowerPoint is to present data that will be used to make a decision at a meeting. Distill the data to the important conclusions. Provide detailed data when requested without confusing the message.
Presentation Guru
MARCH 14, 2017
Is your presentation data meaningful? Jude Barak shows us how to share our data in the most effective way. … Message Storytelling Building Arguments complex subjects Data visualisation featured Pitching Presenting DataIt’s all about context.
Presentation Guru
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Simply put, data analytics is the close examination of all observable data in order to draw valuable conclusions with which an organisation may improve itself.
Duarte Blog
MAY 30, 2019
The post 3 Speaking Skills That Will Help You Communicate Data appeared first on Duarte. Audience Engagement Delivery Presentations Captivate communication data data story presentation public speaking speaker coaching storytellingHave you ever had lunch with a genius?
Manner of Speaking
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
The Long Island Index is a project that gathers and publishes data on Long Island, the largest island adjoining the continental USA. So, according to Newsday , a local newspaper, last year the Long Island Index decided to take different approach : It still will present data neutrally, and it won’t take sides, but it will be much more active in trying to make sure that its ideas and its sense of urgency don’t end when the lights come on after the annual presentation.
More than PowerPoint...
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Clients tend to want to dive into spreadsheets and data dashboards — while I want to keep the discussion on key findings. And if clients want to dive into the data, they know it’s in the report. Do you do “walk & talk” meetings at your organization?
Duarte Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2019
The post 3 Ways to Help People Understand What Your Data Means appeared first on Duarte. Business Marketing Presentations Storytelling data datastory Nancy Duarte story storytellingLast year, Jeff Bezos became the richest person in the world with a net worth of more than $130 billion.
PowerPoint Tips
DECEMBER 26, 2014
Sudeep doesn’t want to create an entire table of data. At first, I suggested the simplest option, because I didn’t know that he wanted the data to be nicely formatted. Here it is: Choose a cell that will always have the data you need.
Duarte Blog
MAY 10, 2018
Professionals in data-dense industries (like Pharma, Tech, Engineering, or Finance) value concrete information. The post How to Make a Presentation with Data that Moves People appeared first on Duarte.
Duarte Blog
JULY 31, 2018
It can be tricky to display data in presentations because different rules apply in different contexts. A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client.
Presentation Guru
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
He pointed out there was none immediately impending, and then he added what all too many people in academia take as their mantra: “Besides, in a scientific presentation, shouldn’t it all be about the data?”.
Duarte Blog
AUGUST 8, 2018
Projecting your data on slides puts you at an immediate disadvantage: When you’re giving a presentation, people can’t pull the numbers in for a closer look or take as much time to examine them as they can with a report or a white paper.
PowerPoint Tips
OCTOBER 29, 2017
This especially makes sense when data comes into play. After all, data is just a bunch of facts or statistics that are collected together for reference and analysis. Too many people take data visualization for granted and almost always opt for the bare minimum approach.
Presentation Guru
MARCH 15, 2017
… Bitesize Charts and Graphs Visuals Data visualisation Presentation MistakesMany charts don’t tell the truth (or, at least, are quite misleading).
Thoughts On Presenting And Design
MAY 26, 2009
The story that the chart is trying to tell isn’t at all obvious and it takes far too much effort just to read it, data point by data point. To keep the reader from getting lost in the data, I used alternating shading for the rows, a subtle, but effective technique.
Presentation Zen
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Edward Tufte is a leading expert in the data analysis and data visualization space. Highlights In his talk, Tufte warns against confirmation bias and massaging the data to arrive at findings that are desirable or somehow in your interest. This is where data forensics comes in.
Presentation Zen
JULY 9, 2015
Data and information are not inherently boring. The key is to select the appropriate (and accurate) data to support your message. Yet, it also matters how you bring the data alive, giving it context and meaning. Data Visualization Donald Trump Hans Rosling Mexico
PowerPoint Tips
FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Recently, a subscriber asked me about how to put a table of data from Excel on a slide. First, think about whether the data will be readable if it will be projected on a screen. Also consider whether the data lends itself to a graph, because graphs can be easier to understand.
Presentation Guru
JUNE 27, 2017
Presentation Guru was recently invited to a demonstration by Tableau on how to Make Your Data Make an Impact. … Data Visualisation Software Visuals charts and graphs Data visualisation featured Visual Aids Visual Language
Presentation Guru
JULY 11, 2017
How to engage an audience when data is your story and the fact that data needs context in order to mean anything are two areas that Jude Barak has previously written about for us. … Data Visualisation Charts and Graphs Data visualisation featured Visual Aids
Duarte Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2017
It can be tricky to display data in presentations because different rules apply in different contexts. A sales director presenting financial projections to a group of field reps wouldn’t visualize her data the same way that a design consultant would in a written proposal to a potential client.
Duarte Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2017
They tell me about DATA as though it is something alive and vital. Delivering complex data to an audience isn’t always easy. The post 3 Speaking Skills That Will Help You Communicate Data appeared first on Duarte. Have you ever had lunch with a genius?
Professionally Speaking...
MAY 30, 2014
If you''re familiar with the character of Sherlock Holmes -- whether from literature, the BBC''s production starring Benedict Cumberbatch or the CBS series, Elementary -- you know that Sherlock is a data junkie. He gives meaning to the assorted bits of data he''s collected.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 17, 2019
But the reality that it was allegedly attempted blasts a gigantic hole in the confidence of the data produced in polls. For the 2020 presidential campaign those following the machinations could be relying on other kinds of data.
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 22, 2012
My blog post, Tips for turning your Excel data into PowerPoint charts ” has been posted on Microsoft’s PowerPoint blog. Here’s what you’ll find: Limit the data.
SlideModel
AUGUST 15, 2018
Data – a term used to classify the facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. Data science, as we know it, has been making ripples in every industry for almost a decade now. Yes, that means storytelling with data. Data Fuels Up Your Stories.
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 1, 2012
Your data is brilliant. Look at how those data points curve so dramatically upward and then zigzag back down! What your data does is support your key points and give the audience the facts and figures behind the story.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
In this era dominated by data, symbolic content still resonates. Nancy Pelosi's tearing of the hard copy of the State of the Union speech could replace Martin Luther's nailing of the 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door as the symbol of protest.
Speak Schmeak
MAY 18, 2010
For those of you who insist that data cannot (or worse -- shouldn't) be presented in an interesting and engaging way, I will once again point you to Hans Rosling. He is not the only speaker who makes data fascinating, but he is probably the best at it.
Presentation Guru
JANUARY 19, 2017
How can presenters keep an audience engaged when going over large sets of data?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 8, 2018
Here are details and how to apply. careers
Presentation Zen
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Edward Tufte is a leading expert in the data analysis and data visualization space. Highlights In his talk, Tufte warns against confirmation bias and massaging the data to arrive at findings that are desirable or somehow in your interest. This is where data forensics comes in.
Speak Schmeak
MAY 18, 2010
For those of you who insist that data cannot (or worse -- shouldn't) be presented in an interesting and engaging way, I will once again point you to Hans Rosling. He is not the only speaker who makes data fascinating, but he is probably the best at it.
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 21, 2012
Maintaining the security of your data. This video (part III of a series) shows you how to bring a chart from Excel to PowerPoint while accomplishing 3 goals: Maintaining the look of the presentation. Keeping the presentation file small. View Part I: Creating the chart in PowerPoint.
TJ Walker Interactive
OCTOBER 11, 2012
Uncategorized "Stephen Colbert" 7-11 "Pizza Hut" "Polling Data" debate
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 18, 2018
Details. careers
Speak Schmeak
MARCH 1, 2012
Your data is brilliant. Look at how those data points curve so dramatically upward and then zigzag back down! What your data does is support your key points and give the audience the facts and figures behind the story.
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 26, 2012
If there is a Jedi Master of presenting data clearly, visually, and simply, then it is Hans. He proves time and time again, that data are not dull—and when you are trying to change the world, there is no excuse for boring presentations.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 8, 2010
Thanks to Scott for sharing this link to 50 great examples of data visualization and tools for creating your own visualizations, covering everything from Digg activity to network connectivity to what’s currently happening on Twitter. Another source that I blogged about back in 2006 is Gapminder. As I said at the time “A picture sometimes [.].
Duarte Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
The Long Island Index aims to reveal the challenges and opportunities facing Long Island through the collection of unbiased data. How do you turn an academic report into a viral video?
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