Data Storytelling For Business
Participants will explore how to use data and analytics to support business decision making. They will be introduced to a wide range of tools and approaches to find, manipulate and visualise data and will apply these to case studies and identify opportunities within their own organisations. The goal of the course is to develop data confidence and a “data detective” mindset.
Hyper Island Sessions are highly interactive and engaging. We let you try things by yourself, work in small group breakout sessions. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and engage with the facilitators in the 2 days. They will share many tools so that you will be able to develop data confidence and use back at work.
Learning Outcomes:
- Select and apply a range of data visualisation and analysis tools to a range of business situations and justify your selection
- Develop a clear story from a dataset such as analytics data using visualisation or other presentation method
- Discuss data storytelling and visualisation techniques with others
- Identify and develop ways to transform analytics data into visual stories
- Develop a high level dashboard for their organisation and describe how it supports the business of the organisation
🎯 Course Schedule
DAY 1 |
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Onboarding |
Introduction to core ideas of Data Visualization and Storytelling |
Developing a Data Detective Mindset |
Group activity : Can you piece together the data clues and solve a mystery? |
Data Treasure Hunt |
Activity : Explore and evaluate various data tools and discuss their narrative qualities along with impact to other industries Group presentations of their findings Big ideas from the Treasure Hunt |
Data Sources & Dashboards |
Finding data sources Exploring the relationship between data sources and dashboards |
Feedback & Discussion |
Sharing of learning Question & answer session |
Retrospective & Check-out |
Wrapping up and closing the day |
DAY 2 |
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Check-in & Group Reflection |
Checking into the day and short reflection on yesterday in groups |
Exploring Analytics |
Analytics basics Activity : Discover who your customer is with Google Analytics Decisions supported by Analytics |
Turning Data into Actionable Insights |
Vanity vs actionable metrics Group activity Group presentation and feedback on dashboards with insights and recommendations |
Creating Action Plans |
Creating action plans to apply learnings back to work Summary of learning |
Assignment |
Give instructions on end of programme assignment |
Close & Check-out |
Wrapping up and closing the day |
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Selected programmes are accredited under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and the Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore (IBF), and are eligible for funding for both individuals and organisations. They are eligible for funding either under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS) or SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Candidates are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
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Singaporeans can utilise SkillsFuture credit for selected courses. Learn more on how to use yourSkillsFuture credit.
At Hyper Island, we believe in "Telling less & Doing more" Hyper Island Learning Experiences are highly interactive and engaging. We let you try things by yourself, work in small group breakout sessions. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions and engage with the facilitators.
Our Learning experiences help participants learn transferable skills that can be directly applied to their own workplace and career. We will draw on current and emerging international, local & Asian perspectives and case studies; and help participants consider the legal, social and ethical issues involved.
Our Singapore Campus is located at 991B Alexandra Road, a short walk from Labrador MRT station and directly opposite the PSA building. The 4,800 square foot space has been designed to inspire and enhance learning experiences. In the soundproof classrooms and ample studio space, collaboration and exploration thrive. Each classroom spans 52.7m², accommodating up to 35 students.
Unlike a conventional school campus, our space resembles an advertising agency, allowing for live project work, inspiration, and collaboration.
Learners will have access to the following amenities:
- Creative spaces
- Meeting rooms
- Three classrooms
- Studio space with hot desking
- Internet (WiFi) connection
- Parking facilities (charged)
- Photocopier
- Scanner
- Magazines
- Storage space
Please note that laptops are not provided by Hyper Island. Students are required to bring their own laptops for the course. WiFi will be available, and open-source tools will be utilised. Extension cables are provided so that laptops can be charged while in use.