Storytelling with Data
£320
Turn data into clear, compelling stories that influence decisions in government
Overview
This practical course is designed to help you communicate data clearly, effectively and with impact in government and public‑sector roles.
Public‑sector professionals often work with data, analysis and evidence, but communicating that information clearly can be a challenge. Data on its own does not drive decisions. It needs to be interpreted, structured and presented in a way that makes sense to different audiences.
This course focuses on how to turn data into clear narratives that support understanding, influence discussions and improve decision‑making. You will explore practical approaches to presenting data, structuring key messages and using visuals to communicate insights effectively.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for policy professionals, analysts, advisors, managers, and anyone in the public sector who works with data and needs to communicate it clearly.
It is particularly relevant for those producing reports, briefings, dashboards or presentations.
What You’ll Gain:
By attending this course, you will develop a practical and structured approach to communicating data. You will learn to:
- Understand your audience and tailor data communication
- Turn analysis and evidence into clear narratives
- Present data in a way that supports understanding and decision‑making
- Use visualisation to strengthen communication
- Focus on key insights and avoid unnecessary detail
- Improve clarity, impact and confidence when presenting data
Course Timing
| Time Zone | Start Time | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 12:00 | 16:30 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 08:00 | 12:30 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 13:00 | 17:30 |
Currency & Pricing
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- The system detects your region
- Prices are converted into your local currency automatically
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£320
Course Agenda
Welcome and introductions
Session One: Understanding data storytelling
- The role of data in public‑sector decision‑making
- Why data alone is not enough
- What makes data clear and meaningful
- Common challenges in communicating data
Break
Session Two: Structuring data for clarity
- Identifying key messages and insights
- Structuring data to support understanding
- What to include and what to leave out
- Avoiding common mistakes
Break
Session Three: Communicating data effectively
- Turning analysis into clear narratives
- Presenting data to different audiences
- Using simple visuals to support communication
- Communicating uncertainty and limitations
Session Four: Applying storytelling in practice
- Improving reports, presentations and dashboards
- Supporting discussions and decision‑making
- Combining narrative and data effectively
- Applying techniques to real‑world examples
Conclusion and final questions
- Key takeaways
- Applying learning in your role
- Next steps
- Close of course
£320
About Your Trainer: Alan Rutter
Expert training in data visualisation, data storytelling and artificial intelligence for the public sector Alan Rutter is a data visualisation and artificial intelligence specialist who delivers training for public sector organisations through Global Government Training. He helps government teams turn complex data into clear insight that supports better decisions, stronger communication and more effective public…
