Numbers Don’t Speak
For Themselves

Whether you have research to share, statistics to communicate or financials to explain, you have data and numbers that can be deadly to your audience and the message you are trying to get across. In this session we’ll show you how to combat the number problem using three major tactics that will turn your data and numbers from abstract words to valid and interesting concepts. This session includes numerous examples.

When you leave this session you will have learned:

• The Question Path and the six questions you need to ask yourself
• How to filter what you are going to say so it is relevant
• How to select the right chart based on the message you are trying to communicate
• Charts and Tables Dos and Don’ts
• How to use comparison
• Why adding the human factor makes numbers come alive
• The importance of metaphor and analogy
• Why you need to make the conclusion obvious
• How to use PowerPoint animation to make numbers easier to absorb
• How to use visuals to make numbers and concepts come alive

Session Length: One Hour