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Present Beyond Measure: Design, Visualize, and Deliver Data Stories That Inspire Action
Are you suffering from Data Presentation Zombification? Billions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost every year during ineffective business meetings worldwide. Data practitioners painstakingly present their valuable analytical insights, only to fall flat, inspiring more yawns than yeses. In Present Beyond Design, Visualize, and Deliver Data Stories That Inspire Action, Lea Pica provides a 4-phase, step-by-step blueprint for planning, designing, visualizing, and delivering compelling data storytelling in business presentations. Following her blueprint, you will learn how to use neuroscience and cinematic storytelling techniques to galvanize your stakeholders into action. By the final page, you'll know exactly how Whether you work with little or big data, this book will show you how to prevent presentation zombies and inspire the action and credibility you and your organization deserve.
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368 pages, Paperback
Published September 26, 2023
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November 6, 2023
"
Present Beyond Measure
" by
Lea Pica
has taken me on a remarkable journey.
It started with curiosity and desire to improve my presentations.
Active learning methods and the "Cone of Learning" have reminded me to do it. Understanding doesn't come from passive reading alone. It's about hands-on experiences and seeking opportunities to put theory into practice.
Act 1 addressed data presentations. The "single idea per slide" philosophy and the "Presenting by Boxes" framework have become my go-to companions in simplifying complex data.
Act 2 introduced me to "defluffing". Stripping away the unnecessary. Less truly is more. "Form-over-function-itis" guides me already while creating presentations that resonate, not overwhelm.
Act 3 refined my approach to data visualization. The "Chart Detox" recipe will forever be in my toolkit.
Act 4 reminded me about creating a transformative experience for the audience. Understanding the "curse of knowledge" and using empathy will improve how I connect with my audience.
"Present Beyond Measure" is more than a book; it's a transformation guide.
Thank you Lea, here's to presenting beyond measure and creating memorable learning experiences.
It started with curiosity and desire to improve my presentations.
Active learning methods and the "Cone of Learning" have reminded me to do it. Understanding doesn't come from passive reading alone. It's about hands-on experiences and seeking opportunities to put theory into practice.
Act 1 addressed data presentations. The "single idea per slide" philosophy and the "Presenting by Boxes" framework have become my go-to companions in simplifying complex data.
Act 2 introduced me to "defluffing". Stripping away the unnecessary. Less truly is more. "Form-over-function-itis" guides me already while creating presentations that resonate, not overwhelm.
Act 3 refined my approach to data visualization. The "Chart Detox" recipe will forever be in my toolkit.
Act 4 reminded me about creating a transformative experience for the audience. Understanding the "curse of knowledge" and using empathy will improve how I connect with my audience.
"Present Beyond Measure" is more than a book; it's a transformation guide.
Thank you Lea, here's to presenting beyond measure and creating memorable learning experiences.
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