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Course Outline
Introduction to Data Storytelling for Government
- Definition of data storytelling and its significance in public sector operations
- Key components of effective stories: narrative, visual elements, and data integration
- Typical applications in government and corporate environments
Understanding the Audience and Context for Government
- Identifying your audience and their informational needs within a government setting
- Tailoring presentations to meet the requirements of technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Determining the appropriate tone: persuasive, explanatory, or exploratory
Choosing the Right Visuals for Government
- Selecting appropriate visualizations such as bar charts, line graphs, scatter plots, and more
- Avoiding common pitfalls in visual encoding for government reports
- Utilizing color, layout, and hierarchy to enhance data storytelling
Structuring the Narrative for Government
- Clarifying the "so what" of your data for government decision-makers
- Developing storyboards and visual sequences for effective communication
- Incorporating annotations and visual cues to guide audience understanding
Practical Tools and Techniques for Government
- Basics of Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and Google Data Studio for government use
- Creating slide-based and dashboard-based stories for government presentations
- Leveraging templates and reusable structures to streamline data storytelling processes
Workshop and Critique for Government
- Group analysis of example stories relevant to government operations
- Evaluating before-and-after visual transformations in government contexts
- Providing peer feedback on draft storyboards for government projects
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental data visualization principles for government
- Experience working with charts, graphs, or dashboards in a professional setting
- Familiarity with spreadsheets or specialized visualization tools used in the public sector
Audience
- Data analysts within government agencies
- Public sector communicators responsible for data dissemination
- Policy advisors and managers who interpret and present data for decision-making purposes
14 Hours
Testimonials (2)
Doing Exercise
Joe Pang - Lands Department, Hong Kong
Course - QGIS for Geographic Information System
Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
