Ryan Biesecker Ryan Biesecker

same words, different experience

Our newest data storytellers, Ryan and Alli share how joining a feedback-rich culture changed the way they hear, seek, and use feedback. Learn practical ways to build more productive feedback conversations for yourself and your team.

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Amy Esselman Amy Esselman

expanding access to data storytelling

Strong data storytelling skills can help organizations increase their impact and drive positive change. Through SWD Reach, we're making our flagship workshop more accessible to nonprofits, schools, and other mission-driven organizations that can put these lessons to work.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

SWD + AI: start with context

The first post in our SWD + AI series explores how to use AI as a thought partner to clarify audience, stakes, and messaging before building your data communication.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

structure your slides

How you structure your slides matters as much as the content you put on them. Learn go-to layouts for building slides that work whether you're presenting live or letting them stand alone.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

#SWDchallenge: human + AI

Explore how human and AI can work together to create more effective data communication. This month’s challenge invites you to experiment, think critically, and share your learnings.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

data storytelling in the age of AI

A Canva Create panel on data storytelling in the age of AI raised a key question: if AI can make the graph, what’s left for the human? The answer starts with judgment, context, and the responsibility to make data meaningful.

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Amy Esselman Amy Esselman

simplifying a Gantt chart

Complex Gantt charts can be hard to read. This post shows how to simplify a timeline view so the audience can quickly see where attention is needed most.

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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic

introducing our new teammates

We’re excited to welcome two talented individuals to the SWD team and share a behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process that brought them here.

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