Turning Data into Stories: Seven Approaches
An episode of the BA Talk podcast, hosted by Olayemi Awoeyo, titled "Turning Data into Stories: Seven Approaches" was published on April 25, 2025 and runs 11 minutes.
April 25, 2025 ·11m · BA Talk
Summary
explores the evolving concept of data storytelling by presenting seven distinct approaches from various practitioners in the field. It traces the initial understanding of data stories as primarily visual representations to a more nuanced view incorporating narrative techniques for greater engagement. The piece highlights different philosophies on how to structure and deliver data stories, emphasizing the importance of communication, narrative, data reduction, world-building, structured frameworks, interactivity, and curatorial choices. Ultimately, the featured experts share the common goal of using data stories to facilitate data-driven decisions within organizations.
Episode Description
explores the evolving concept of data storytelling by presenting seven distinct approaches from various practitioners in the field. It traces the initial understanding of data stories as primarily visual representations to a more nuanced view incorporating narrative techniques for greater engagement. The piece highlights different philosophies on how to structure and deliver data stories, emphasizing the importance of communication, narrative, data reduction, world-building, structured frameworks, interactivity, and curatorial choices. Ultimately, the featured experts share the common goal of using data stories to facilitate data-driven decisions within organizations.
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