Turning Data Into Action: Strategies for Clear Communication
“What data do we have to support this?” is likely one of the most common questions asked across organizations today. Whether you’re the one asking or answering this question, the challenge is the same: ensuring the supporting data are communicated clearly, concisely and convincingly. Easier said than done, right?
The good news is learnable, repeatable frameworks exist to ensure effective data communication. Applying them ensures that you and your stakeholders don’t struggle to make sense of the data and its implications for effective decision-making.
In this session led by Matt Reesor, communications expert and continuing adjunct lecturer at Smith, and Dave Paradi, presentation expert and founder of Think Outside The Slide, you’ll discover strategies to help you plan and execute effective data communication and ensure that your target audience has the information and insights that they need to act.
Participants will:
- Discover foundational principles of effective data communication
- Explore how to recognize the diverse data needs of different audiences
- Gain insights into designing and delivering successful data stories
- Learn key principles of data visualization
This webinar will be of interest to anyone leading or working in sales and marketing, finance, analytics, operations, public policy or anyone who wants to strengthen their organization’s data communication skills.
This webinar was recorded live on Thursday, January 23 at 1 p.m. (ET) and was presented by Smith Business Insight and Queen’s Executive Education.
Want more on this webinar topic? “Communicating Effectively With Data” is an immersive program that will go deeper to address the use of data to tell a compelling story that supports any business case for any given audience. Visit Queen’s Executive Education to learn more or register for the virtual or in-person offering.
Session Participants
Matthew Reesor
Matt Reesor’s expertise lies in understanding how the dynamics of interpersonal communication and effective messaging contribute to the success of plans and ideas. A continuing adjunct lecturer at Smith School of Business, Matt has designed business communication courses at the undergraduate, MBA and professional masters levels, successfully training thousands of students since 2013. Through Queen’s Executive Education and his independent consulting practice, Matt has partnered with managers and executives at leading organizations of all sizes, founders of scaling new ventures as well as public sector leaders to offer customized training and advice.
Dave Paradi
Dave Paradi has been recognized by the media and his clients as a presentation expert. He has authored 10 books on effective PowerPoint presentations and his ideas have appeared in publications around the world. Dave has been recognized by Microsoft with the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for his contributions to the PowerPoint and Excel communities. His articles and videos on virtual presenting have been viewed over 4.8 million times and liked over 17,000 times on YouTube. He is a highly rated conference speaker and has delivered more than 500 customized training sessions around the world in the last 25 years.
Aziz Garuba
Aziz is a seasoned finance and strategy professional, a diversity and inclusion advocate, a podcaster, speaker and facilitator with over 15 years of experience driving change and delivering improvements to business performance. Aziz is currently the Chief Commercial Officer for MortgageMarket, a South African fintech company democratizing access to home loans through best-in-class technology. He is the co-founder of BlackTies, and the producer and host of the podcast Made to Lead, a show that highlights Black excellence and leadership through thought-provoking success stories of amazing professionals and entrepreneurs of African descent who are leading in various industries. Aziz holds an MBA from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). He is also a 2019 CPA Ontario Emerging Leaders Award recipient.