Storytelling with Data

16 Dec 2026

Online

Alan Rutter

£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

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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

16 Dec 2026

Online

Alan Rutter

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…

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