Training 4: Say it with Data – Storytelling, Reporting, and Executive Presentations
Subtitle: Communicate Data with Clarity, Influence, and Impact
I. COURSE OVERVIEW
This course trains professionals to translate raw data and complex analysis into persuasive stories, structured reports, and high-impact presentations. Participants will master both the visual and verbal side of data communication—essential for influencing decisions across leadership and stakeholders.
II. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
Develop compelling data narratives for stakeholders
Apply technical writing best practices for clear reports
Design presentation slides that enhance—not overwhelm—data
Speak with confidence using data as evidence
Frame insights into recommendations and decisions
III. TARGET PARTICIPANTS
Business analysts, M&E, and research staff
HR, strategy, and planning officers
Anyone producing reports, briefings, or data presentations
Professionals needing to present to leadership or clients
IV. WHY ATTEND
This course is for you if you’ve ever thought:
“My data’s right, but no one’s listening.”
Learn to:
Make data memorable
Translate dashboards into decisions
Improve reporting skills
Deliver insights with presence and poise
V. COURSE OUTLINE
Topic
Registration and Pre-Test
Module 1: Data Storytelling Basics
Module 2: Framing the Narrative
Module 3: Visual Storytelling
Module 4: Technical Writing Skills
Module 5: Writing Reports with Impact
Module 6: Designing Presentations
Module 7: Delivery and Q&A Handling
Module 8: Final Presentations
Synthesis and Commitments
Key Activities
Communication self-check
Data + visuals + message formula
Three-act structure, hooks, audience framing
Annotating dashboards, building “aha” visuals
Structure, consistency, editing, best practices
Crafting insights, conclusions, exec summaries
Slides from dashboards, flow, layout
Presentation skills and confidence building
Participant demos and feedback
Post-test, reporting/presentation checklist
VI. VALUE-ADDED FEATURES
Report and presentation templates
Sample annotated visuals
Storytelling framework guide
Peer feedback and coaching tips