1 / 3Storytelling with Data: Let’s Practice!
Storytelling with Data: Let’s Practice! is a practical guide to developing data visualisation and communication skills through worked examples and hands-on exercises. It combines guided practice, independent questions and advice on applying the techniques at work.
At a glance
- Includes over 100 hands-on exercises, according to the listing.
- Worked examples are followed by step-by-step illustrations and explanations.
- Also includes exercises for individual or assigned practice without prescribed solutions.
- Workplace guidance covers applying the lessons, requesting useful feedback and refining data stories.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The mix of worked examples and open-ended exercises supports both guided learning and independent practice.
- Workplace-specific exercises make the material relevant to people who create or teach data presentations.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Wiley |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 11 Oct. 2019 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1119621496 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1119621492 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 2.79 x 25.15 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- People who want to practise turning data visualisations into clear, action-oriented stories.
- Trainers or team leads looking for exercises to assign or use in group learning.
- Readers seeking guidance on improving data communication at work.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a reference on data analysis rather than exercises in visualisation and communication.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
80% 80% - 4 stars
13% 13% - 3 stars
4% 4% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
2% 2%
Customer feedback describes the book as informative, practical and readable, with particular appreciation for its data visualisation guidance and its ability to clarify complex information without oversimplifying it. This aligns with the listing’s emphasis on worked examples and exercises, though the feedback does not establish how every reader will find the learning format.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and practical.
- Feedback praises the readability and clear treatment of complex information.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book focus on?
It focuses on building data storytelling skills, including creating clear visualisations and shaping them into stories that prompt action.
Does it include exercises?
Yes. The listing says it contains over 100 hands-on exercises, with guided examples, independent practice and workplace activities.
Can it be used for teaching a team?
The listing describes exercises that can be assigned or worked through individually, plus practical guidance for applying the lessons at work.
Alternative options
Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences
£18.55
Design Thinking and Innovation Metrics: Powerful Tools to Manage Creativity, OKRs, Product, and Business Success (Design Thinking Series)
£19.99
Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers (The Strategyzer Series)
£20.55
Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want (The Strategyzer Series)
£20.55
Design Thinking for Humanity: Practical Tools and Methods to Build Resilience for a Better Future (Design Thinking Series)
£23.12
Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals, 10th Anniversary Edition
£26.77
Storytelling with You
£23.14
Dashboards That Deliver: How to Design, Develop, and Deploy Dashboards That Work
£9.22
The Big Book of Dashboards: Visualizing Your Data Using Real-World Business Scenarios
£24.23
The Art of Statistics: Learning from Data (Pelican Books)
£9.99
