Data Visualization & Storytelling for Business Analysts : Tips, Techniques, Best Practices and the Mindset

A picture may not be worth a thousand words, but it is certainly more effective at depicting a story. That is why learning effective Data Visualization is crucial, especially in the realm of business. In order to become an effective and efficient analyst, you must learn how to transform data into an engaging, informative, compelling story. But how do you do turn data into a story? Data storytelling is presenting raw data in a visual format to most effectively grab your audiences attention and take them through a journey that uncovers insights, and reach actionable outcomes in the form of business decisions. With this book you will learn to - - Understand the true meaning and purpose of Data Visualization.- Select the right charts and graphs for different types of data, and what you need to convey.- Choose the right and wrong ways of using each type of chart.- Use tips and tricks to grab attention and create quick impact with your visuals.- Leverage the art of storytelling with data.- Understand the art of visual design for building effective dashboards.- Start building a mindset to help you streamline the entire process of turning raw data to charts to depicting a story with dashboards. This is your must-have handbook for a quick reference of charts, graphs, dashboard-ing techniques, design tips and storytelling techniques to wow your colleagues with your skills in visualizing and presenting data.