Data Storytelling – Part 3 – The SUGGESTION

Let’s finish out the framework we set out to describe earlier and discuss the most critical part of data storytelling – THE SUGGESTION. Previous posts…Data Storytelling – Introduction1. The SETUP2. The STORY If you’ve been following this series, you’ve been brought along in the way I go about framing up my key analysis presentations for […]

33 Tangents – Episode #105 – Talking About The Status of Higher Education with Stephen Marshall, ETSU Professor and Department Chair

This week Jason and Jim are joined by returning guest Stephen Marshall. Stephen is a professor and department chair at East Tennessee State University. The conversation looks into the cost and value of higher education and Stephen also shares how ETSU is supporting students during this uncertain time.   THANK YOU We know your time […]

33 Tangents – Episode #104 – Staying Sane While Working From Home During the Covid-19 Pandemic

As part of efforts to lessen the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, everyone is working from home right now but it’s not your typical work from home situation. The rest of the family is also home. Some people have children trying to do remote learning. There are many different situations and people have been asked […]

33 Tangents – Episode #102 – Talking Inbound Lead Optimization and Managing Remote Team with Nicolas Vandenberghe, CEO of Chili Piper

On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jim and Jason are joined by Nicolas Vandenberghe to discuss optimizing lead generation and managing remote teams. Nicolas Vandenberghe is a serial entrepreneur and is currently the CEO of Chili Piper. Chili Piper’s mission is to reinvent the scheduling, calendar, and inbox apps which are the main tools […]

33 Tangents – Episode #102 – Talking Inbound Lead Optimization and Managing Remote Team with Nicolas Vandenberghe, CEO of Chili Piper

On this week’s episode of 33 Tangents, Jim and Jason are joined by Nicolas Vandenberghe to discuss optimizing lead generation and managing remote teams. Nicolas Vandenberghe is a serial entrepreneur and is currently the CEO of Chili Piper. Chili Piper’s mission is to reinvent the scheduling, calendar, and inbox apps which are the main tools […]

33 Tangents – Episode #101 – When Should You Fire a Client?

We’ve all worked for organizations where we’ve dealt with toxic clients. These clients know that no matter what they do, what they demand, they will be supported. The concept of “firing clients” is often floated about, but can be seen as rhetoric. When and why should you fire a client? How can you tell the […]

Adobe Summit Presentation: Data Storytelling: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Do It Effectively

Bryant Hoopes — 33 Sticks Your job goes far beyond merely uncovering insights from data. Your work is necessary for creating action that drives positive business results. Unfortunately, the data doesn’t speak for itself. Learn how to maximize the impact of the insights you uncover and garner support from stakeholders, product teams, and executives to […]

Data Storytelling – Part 1 – The SETUP

Other posts in this series:Data Storytelling – Introduction1. The SETUP2. The STORY3. The SUGGESTION You should always set up your data story before you dive into your deep analysis and supporting arguments. The SETUP portion of your data story should focus on accomplishing the following goals: Capture the attention of your audience Size up the […]