Data on Purpose: Telling Great Stories with Data

Data on Purpose: Telling Great Stories with Data

Stories have always been an effective way to transmit the human experience. But in today’s world stories that incorporate data and analytics are more convincing than those based only on anecdotes or personal accounts. Translating and presenting complex digital information to persuade, inspire trust, and lead change in the social sector requires powerful storytelling skills that go far beyond infographics and data visualizations. Excellent data storytellers combine data and analytics with a point of view along with examples that reveal the meaningful story hidden within the data. February 9-10, 2016, join Stanford Social Innovation Review and a lineup of expert data storytellers—including journalists, technology innovators, computer scientists, data visualization designers, and professional communicators for practical tips, powerful ideas, and the latest strategies for creating data-driven storytelling for your organization.