REWIND Episode 6: Data Stories & Visualization Pt 1.

Looking for fresh ways to make your data more meaningful and actionable? Our latest REWIND episode of the Work Smarter, Not Harder podcast is a great place to start.In this episode, we revisit the beginning of our series on data visualization and storytelling—bringing back key ideas from past conversations to reintroduce how data can be communicated more effectively in our work. While this episode wasn’t recorded in the traditional format due to staff transitions, it captures and builds on the original thinking from our colleagues.You’ll explore four types of data stories (Evergreen, 2019), along with practical examples and “what-if” scenarios drawn from previous REWIND interviews. Whether you're presenting to essential partners, analyzing trends, or supporting decision-making, this episode offers helpful ways to think about how your data tells a story.Tune in to strengthen your approach to data visualization, and start telling clearer, more impactful stories with your data.Evergreen, S. D. H. (2019). Effective data visualization: The right chart for the right data (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.Self-monitoring resource playlist: link Podcast Host: Drs. Brittany Alligood & Scott Holcomb, WCPSS Data, Research, and Accountability Department Producer: Daniel Bunce, WCPSS Data, Research, and Accountability DepartmentPodcast Music by Sasha Wilson, WCPSS student at Millbrook High School