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📊 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐢𝐭? 🤔 📌 Only someone who has never worked in an Insight function could possibly think ensuring insight drives action is an easy process 🙂 📌 I saw the image below posted by a LinkedIn connection recently - take a bow Paul Pember 🙇♂️ and it struck a chord. 📌 There are so, so many barriers: time, business bandwidth, data literacy, ensuring the insight is easily understood, competing priorities, vested interests, silo working, insight functions not being aligned to business priorities, etc, etc. 📌 The Insight function should make sure that all insight is 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. That doesn't mean it will be actioned - but it should be actionable. 📌 To do this means focusing on what the key business priorities are, always making clear recommendations, ensuring you tell the story in way that is understood, having a real awareness of pressures and challenges the business is facing, being able to pivot between strategic and tactical recommendations, and of course the classic “𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎, 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎”

Struggling to have your dashboards utilized? Noticing that your analysis isn’t being valued, or your ideas aren’t taken seriously? These common issues often stem from a lack of influence. Influence isn’t about telling people what to do; it's about building trust, demonstrating value, and communicating effectively. Here’s how you start: 📊 Deliver Value Through Insights: Focus on how your analysis can directly impact business outcomes, product decisions, and solve problems. Make your insights actionable and relevant. 💡Communicate Effectively: Present your data and product ideas clearly and compellingly. Tailor your communication to your audience’s needs and priorities. 📅 Follow Through on Commitments: Ensure you meet deadlines and follow through on promises. If something changes, communicate it promptly. 🫱🏾🫲🏼 Build Trust by Being Reliable: Show that you can be counted on to deliver accurate and timely information and product updates. Consistency builds credibility. Without these, even the most insightful data or innovative product ideas can be ignored. Make them want to listen to you by saying and doing something worth paying attention to! ✨What are you doing to enhance your influence and credibility? 🔄 Like and repost to share with your network if this was helpful. 🔔 Follow for more insights on business acumen, technical communication, and professional branding. ✨ #BusinessAcumen #Influence #Trust #Data #Analytics #ProductManagement #Careers #PalmisInsights

FINDING MEANING IN EVERY DATA POINT “Data is the new oil, but only refined data becomes the fuel for impactful decisions.” As we approach the end of 2024 , let’s remember , the insights we uncover today shape the opportunities we embrace tomorrow. Each dataset holds a story, and every analysis is a step toward progress. insights don’t just come from spreadsheets and charts They come from everything around us. Every experience, every conversation, and every lesson is data we can analyze, refine, and use to shape tomorrow. Let’s refine, reflect, and keep growing. For me I’ve realized from my own data , the lessons and experiences I’ve gathered that time truly flies. It’s a reminder to take care of yourself and prioritize what works for you. In your career, relationships, and every aspect of life, If something doesn’t align with your goals or suit your journey ahead, it’s okay to let it go. Here’s to a data-driven end to the year and an impactful start to 2025. Share your thoughts below 👇🏻I’d love to hear from you and feel free to repost. Overwhelmed by messy data? Send a DM 📥 Maureen Emesiana and let’s transform your spreadsheets into real business success 🤑. #MondayMotivation #YearEndReflection #DataDriven #InsightsByMaureen

Want to improve your #Data Storytelling? On Thursday, the price of my online course increases from $150 to $250. Sign up now with the old price! Why the price increase? I added much content after the course launch (March 2023), all to help you make more impact in your Data job. In this self-paced course... You'll learn how to: 💪 Become a Confident Data Presenter 📊 Transform Data into Compelling Stories 👥 Tailor Your Story (to different audiences) 🎯 Simplify Your Message (avoiding technical details) 💥 Deliver Powerful Presentations (in-person and virtually) And much, much more. Interested? 🔗 Link in the comments. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your Data career! ⏰ Sign up by Thursday 6 pm ET and save $100. You'll get lifetime access, including future updates.

Many #Data professionals dive into the method. But stakeholders? They just want the impact. Here are 5 tips to shift from technical jargon to impactful communication: 1. Ask what they care about. ↳ Before diving into details, ask: “What’s the most important outcome for you?” ↳ This frames your explanation around their priorities. 2. Turn insights into decisions. ↳ Don’t just share data—recommend the next step. ↳ Example: “The data suggests we should prioritize Product A in Q1.” 3. Speak their language. ↳ Translate metrics into business terms: ↳ Instead of “accuracy improved by 15%,” say, “We’ll catch 3,000 more churn risks next month.” 4. Make it visual. ↳ People remember visuals better than numbers. ↳ Use simple graphs or comparisons: “It’s like adding 20 new salespeople without hiring anyone.” 5. Practice storytelling. ↳ Structure: problem → insight → solution. ↳ Example: “We saw churn increasing (problem), identified causes (insight), and here’s how we can fix it (solution).” It’s not about dumbing down your work—it’s about making it meaningful. Do you focus on outcomes when sharing insights? Was this useful? ♻️ Repost to your network. Follow Gilbert Eijkelenboom for more tips on Data Storytelling.

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, But, 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤! We live in a world drowning in data, but how often does data truly drive action? Here's the secret: Data doesn’t change behavior, but emotions do. We need emotions to make decisions, and that’s why presenting data effectively isn’t just about numbers—𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈. Recently, I completed the Communication and Presentation Skills for Analysts and Managers course offered by 365 Financial Analyst. It was taught by Gilbert Eijkelenboom, a master in data storytelling and author of People Skills for Analytical Thinkers. Here’s what I learned: 🎯 Keep it simple: Present one key data point per slide for better retention. 🎯 Gamify data—Make it engaging so people stay curious. 🎯 Inject emotion—Use stories to connect data with real-world impact. The way we communicate data can amplify its business impact or leave it untouched in a report. Clear and compelling storytelling can transform dry stats into action-provoking insights. Earning this certificate was a task, but it’s only the beginning. Mastering communication and presentation is a continuous practice, and I’m committed to leveling up my skills further. Have you tried using storytelling to present data? Share your tips or experiences below! Pictures Credit: 365 Financial Analyst course, Communication and Presentation Skills for Analysts and Managers. #linkedin #DataVisualization #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalGrowth #learn365

🚀 Learning from Analytical Tactics as a Business Owner 🚀 In today’s data-driven world, leveraging analytical tactics is crucial for business success. As a business owner, diving into your data can uncover valuable insights, streamline operations, and drive growth. 📊 🔍 Why Analytics Matter: * Identify Trends: Spot emerging patterns that inform strategic decisions. * Customer Insights: Understand behaviors and preferences to better serve your market. * Optimize Operations: Improve efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement. * Measure Success: Track KPIs to evaluate performance and adjust strategies accordingly. Embrace analytics to transform data into actionable strategies and fuel your business’s growth. Stay curious, keep learning, and let data lead the way! 🌟 #BusinessAnalytics #DataDriven #GrowthMindset #BusinessOwner #SuccessStrategies

Building a strong portfolio will help you stand out in a crowded market! Here’s a checklist to ensure your portfolio is complete, polished, and communicates your value clearly! ✔️Portfolio Checklist: What to include: 1. 📸 📝 Profile Picture & Professional Summary - Include a professional photo and a short summary about who you are, what you do, and your expertise 2. 📧 Contact Information - Make sure your contact details (email, LinkedIn, etc.) are easy to find. 3. 🔍 Clearly Defined Business Problems - Frame each project around a clear, real-world business problem you’ve solved using data. 4. 📚 Showcasing Domain Knowledge - Highlight your expertise in specific industries or sectors relevant to your projects. 5. 🌐 Data Sources - Clearly identify where your data comes from (public datasets, personal projects, company data—if permitted). 6. 📋 Project Workflow - Show your process! Include data cleaning, analysis, and visualization steps. 7. 💡 Actionable Insights - Focus on the insights and recommendations you derived from the data analysis. 8. 📊 Relevant Visualizations - Include visuals (charts, graphs) that simplify complex data for business stakeholders. 9. 💬 Explanation of Methods - Provide context on why you chose certain models, algorithms, or analysis techniques. 10. 🛠️ Technical Stack Used - List the tools and programming languages you used (Python, SQL, Excel, etc.). 11. 📈 Real Business Impact - Include results that demonstrate tangible business value, such as increased revenue, reduced operational costs, or improved product performance. 12. 🗂️ Portfolio Organization - Make sure your portfolio is well-organized and easy to navigate with clear sections. 💡 Whether you’re looking to land a job, transition into tech/data, or showcase your ability to solve real business problems… make sure to regularly update your portfolio with new projects and results as your skills grow! 💬How are you working on your portfolio this week? Comment below! ♻️ If you found this helpful, like and repost to help others create their portfolios! ➕ Follow for tips on business acumen, technical communication, and professional branding.✨ #Data #Analytics #Portfolio #Business #Career #Tech #Skills #ProfessionalBrand #PalmisInsights

While the world is full of numbers, big and small, our natural number sense is surprisingly limited. Beyond about three, we generally rely on comparisons and approximations. Our ability to count to 10, 100, or even 1,000 results from symbolic systems—tools we’ve developed to overcome our natural limitations. Examples include scientific notation and simple tally marks used to count by sets of five. These systems are robust, but they shouldn’t obscure the reality of how we think about numbers. Consider an everyday item such as a pen. One pen is easy to picture. Two? No problem. Three? Still clear. But four, five, or ten? With these amounts, we treat the items as groups, generalizing with terms like some or many. And 100? That’s just a lot of pens. This may seem limiting, but in many situations where larger numbers are relevant, their absolute values are only meaningful within a specific context. For example, when planning a large workshop, 50 pens are plenty if you expect 25 participants but nowhere near enough if 100 people are attending. This has real implications for data visualization and storytelling. If your message involves more than three elements, simplify it or structure the information so your audience can process it step by step. This enables audiences to understand complex relationships by building up from smaller, more digestible chunks. When presenting large numbers, provide context—use reference points and relative comparisons to give meaning to the values that align with how we naturally interpret numbers larger than about three.