Data Storytelling - from Excel to PowerPoint

About this training

"Data Storytelling" training is designed to help professionals communicate effectively with data and insights, and turn them into compelling stories. This skill is invaluable for anyone who makes decisions based on data and wants to share them and make them understandable to others.

In this course, we start from complex and raw data in Excel and end with a finished PowerPoint presentation that brings out the essentials and immediately actionable business intelligence.

Benefits of Data Storytelling:

  • The storytelling format makes data more accessible to a wider audience. People understand and remember stories better than dry statistics.
  • Data storytelling can help make better decisions. It uncovers connections and insights that would otherwise remain hidden.
  • Engaging Communication: Stories are inherently engaging. They capture and hold attention, thus delivering the message more effectively.
  • Audiences remember stories much better than bare facts. As a result, the data presented stays with them longer.
  • Wrapping data in a story allows you to persuade and influence others. It makes the data more relevant to your audience.
  • Stories are easier to share. This can facilitate message dissemination, especially in a digital environment.
  • Well-told data stories can be inspiring. They can spur others to action or provide new insights.

Program

The following topics are covered in this course:

  • Data Collection: Methods for effectively collecting data and formulating appropriate outputs.
  • Understanding Data: Analysis of data through Excel pivot tables. This is a simple and powerful technique for rearranging data and looking at it from different angles. You will learn how to get started with this powerful analysis tool right away.
  • Data Analysis: Understanding data analysis and translating results into meaningful insights.
  • Exercises based on existing data to master the techniques
  • Converting data into knowledge and insight
  • Building a strong and clear presentation based on the analysis
  • The power of stories: The importance of storytelling in business context and how stories influence our perception of data.
  • Storytelling techniques and practical methods for building an engaging story around data.
  • Visualization through the use of graphs, images and visual aids to make data understandable.
  • Tips and tricks for getting the point across in a clear and articulate way during a presentation

Target group

This course is suitable for professionals at all levels and in a variety of industries, especially those involved in data analysis, reporting, decision-making and communication. It is also valuable for anyone interested in effectively sharing data stories

Approach

This "Data Storytelling" training uses a combination of analysis tools, practical exercises and case studies. Participants learn through active engagement and apply the skills learned immediately.

A basic knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is required for this training. Participants bring their laptops into the training so we can get started on practical exercises right away.

Trainers

Results

After completing the "Data Storytelling" course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain insight into complex or large amounts of data through Excel pivot tables
  • Effectively communicate concrete data and insights.
  • Translate complicated data into understandable and applicable business intelligence.
  • Present data in an engaging and compelling way.
  • Gain insight into how data influences decision-making.
  • Using the power of storytelling in their professional lives.

This course provides valuable skills for the era of data-driven decision-making and helps professionals increase their impact.

Register

Choose the desired date and location for this training.

Gent - Expert Academy

Bibliotheekstraat 8/301, 9000 Ghent

Wed 19.03.2025 (09h00 until 12h00)
Dutch

From

€ 450,00(VAT excluded)

Max. 8 participants

Zemst - Elewijt Center

Tervuursesteenweg 564, 1982 Zemst

Fri 12.09.2025 (09h00 until 12h00)
Dutch

From

€ 450,00(VAT excluded)

Max. 8 participants