Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication

by Zach Gemignani, Chris Gemignani, Richard Galentino

A dream come true for those looking to improve their data fluency Analytical data is a powerful tool for growing companies, but what good is it if it hides in the shadows? Bring your data to the forefront with effective visualization and communication approaches, and let Data  Empowering Your Organization with Effective Communication  show you the best tools and strategies for getting the job done right. Learn the best practices of data presentation and the ways that reporting and dashboards can help organizations effectively gauge performance, identify areas for improvement, and communicate results. Topics covered in the book include data reporting and communication, audience and user needs, data presentation tools, layout and styling, and common design failures. Those responsible for analytics, reporting, or BI implementation will find a refreshing take on data and visualization in this resource, as will report, data visualization, and dashboard designers. Data Empowering Your Organization with Effective Communication focuses on user experience, making reports approachable, and presenting data in a compelling, inspiring way. The book helps to dissolve the disconnect between your data and those who might use it and can help make an impact on the people who are most affected by data. Use Data Fluency today to develop the skills necessary to turn data into effective displays for decision-making.

Genres: Business, Technology, Professional Development, Reference, Nonfiction, Science, Design

288 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2014

Reviews

[Zaher Alhaj · Rating 4 out of 5]

A business-friendly data management framework. If you are a business professional who wants to delve into data world, "Data Fluency" would be a great start. Likewise, it is for technical people (e.g. data management professionals) who want to use layman's language when discussing data topics, away from their beloved technobabble. However, the book is not intended to tackle more technical topics in data management, as there is no mentioning for more specialized topics such as Data Governance, Master data, metadata, analytics, data quality, data integration, data mining, etc. In general, it is full of insights and practical tips.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this was a good intersection with "Be Data Literate" from Jordan Morrow.

[Lana Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this!!! Quick read but will come in handy

[Johan Rehnstrom · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty good introduction and/or summary of how/what/why/who to improve an organization’s ability to manage data and provide information and increase its analytical capabilities. Some parts of the book was difficult to follow as if it lacked logic sequence, perhaps the editing could be improved. I liked the practical recommendations and the framework provided is good food for thought.