Published: 07 February 2017
Summary
The data story — a hybrid form of insight delivery — is gaining traction, offering a more engaging means of communicating findings than traditional reporting or data visualization alone. However, data and analytics leaders should watch for subjectivity when narrative combines with data.
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- Self-service analytics users are beginning to use data storytelling techniques to better communicate data findings to decision makers
- People give more credence to data when it looks good or is "told well," and this can create greater awareness of data and analytics, helping draw decision makers to fact-based management
- Untutored, the use of data storytelling can mask bias and errors, undermining some business benefits