Data storytelling group framework

Communicating Data Insights

Joe Franklin

Senior Curriculum Manager, DataCamp

Teamwork makes the dream work

 

Teamwork Puzzle

Communicating Data Insights

Getting the band back together

 

Major Roles

  • Subject Matter Expert
  • Analyst
  • Visualizer
  • Reviewer

 

Group of coworkers

Communicating Data Insights

Subject matter expert (SME)

Subject Matter Expert

Subject matter expert

Responsible for knowing the business problem completely

 

Group objectives:

  • Develop narrative, giving data story a voice
  • Build context, relate data story to organizational efforts
Communicating Data Insights

Art and science

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Visualizer

Blends art and science to create compelling visuals

 

Group objectives:

  • Craft stunning visualizations
  • Ensure insights are properly showcased
Communicating Data Insights

Analyze this

 

Analyst

Technical expert in charge of uncovering and supporting insights

 

Group objectives:

  • Support other roles
  • Answer analytical questions
  • Does not require business expertise

Analytical Brain

Communicating Data Insights

Focus the story

 

Reviewer

Evaluates the overall data story

 

Group objectives:

  • Verifies assumptions
  • Gives overall impression of data story
  • Acts as a sample audience

Reviewer

Communicating Data Insights

Remain flexible

 

 

  • Within a group, someone can serve more than one role

  • Start with any amount of members

  • Rotate roles and learn collectively

Flexibility

Communicating Data Insights

Let's practice!

Communicating Data Insights

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