Abstract:

When you usually hear the words data, data analysis our mind usually jumps to  algorithms,  mathematical calculations,  spreadsheets, all “hard skills” of data analysis, all very important if not crucial to the process of dealing data. Nevertheless, hard skills are useless without their counterpart soft skills. Analyzing data is good but you need to know how to communicate the story it tells in a clear and compelling way. This skill is called data storytelling.

According to the literature, many companies have begun including data storytelling as a required skill in analyst job descriptions, while others have opted to hire for data storyteller positions to supplement their existing teams. Possessing the skills to both analyze data and communicate its insights is now considered a must.

This guide will help you learn more about Data Storytelling. It contains the best practices related to dashboard design, appropriate use of visualization among others