Effective Data Visualisation - Understanding ModernGov

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19 April, 2023

09:25 - 16:15

Virtual Using Zoom

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Overview

Data visualisation is an important tool that helps organisations make better data-driven decisions and communicate information to others in a clear and effective way.

Effective data visualisation can uncover insights and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed, allowing you to identify potential issues and make more informed decisions.

Our highly interactive and CPD certified Effective Data Visualisation course has given thousands of public sector professionals the tools and techniques to turn data into new insights, persuasive presentations, and easily understandable information for both internal and external stakeholders.

Through interactive and practical exercises, delegates will understand the key principles to presenting data and how to apply the skills to public sector data; they’ll learn about the different types of visualisations; gain quick and repeatable visual tricks that draw attention to the key information, and discover what free visualisation tools are available.

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Data Visualisation Expert

Alan Rutter is a journalist, digital consultant, product owner and trainer.

He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has been working with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets.

Until November 2014 he worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses for clients including the Financial Conduct Authority, the Home Office, Novartis, Haringey Council and Gloucestershire Police Constabulary.

Previously he was ...

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Learning Outcomes

Develop a toolkit of techniques to share with colleagues
Learn design tips and tricks that can quickly improve your data presentations
Discover free online tools and resources that will add impact to your data visualisations
Learn about the basic chart types and how to choose the best one for a dataset
Learn the key principles of data visualisation and how to apply them to your own work
Develop the skills required to identify the story in the data and tell it with maximum impact

All the Understanding ModernGov courses are Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified, with signed certificates available upon request for event.

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Agenda

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09:00 - 09:30

Registration

09:30 - 10:00

Trainer’s Welcome and Clarification of Learning Objectives

10:00 - 10:30

Why Does Data Visualisation Matter?

Understand the reasons why data is a crucial way for organisations to communicate with internal and external audiences
Introduction to the key elements of a successful data visualisation

10:30 - 11:15

What Makes a Good Data Visualisation?

Understand how to identify the story in the data
Group discussion: good and bad examples of data visualisation and why

11:15 - 11:30

Morning Break

11:30 - 12:15

Data in Context

Learn about the purpose and range of visualisations – from interactive dashboards for exploratory analysis in web browsers to static publication quality diagrams in print
Understand how data visualisation needs to work in conjunction with supporting text and commentary
Understand the different types of data; categorical, numeric, ration and time-based – and learn how best to visualise them
Know how to identify the right chart or graph for your data set
Be aware of the data governance considerations when using cloud-based online tools

12:15 - 13:00

How People Process Visual Information

Understand how to use techniques to give your audience both an instant message and the opportunity to explore further: sort, filter, drill to detail, tool tips and interaction between visuals
Short exercises in improving existing data visualisations by applying the lessons learnt so far
Understand how people process visual information and use that knowledge to build visualisations that are easier and more helpful for your audience

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:45

Design Principles

Understand why visual elements must enhance the message rather than clutter and confuse your communications
Learn quick and repeatable visual tricks that draw attention to the key information (without needing a graphic designer)
Be aware of design and layout principles that will allow your infographics and visualisations to breathe

14:45 - 15:00

Afternoon Break

15:00 - 16:00

Design a Data Visualisation Toolkit

Know which tools are available to help you quickly create data visualisations – including Microsoft Office and free online options
Understand the trend towards digital interactive data visualisations
Discover routes to further learning in this area

16:00 - 16:15

Feedback, Evaluation & Close

Testimonials

“Lynn's approach to teaching this subject was ideal, I particularly appreciated her openness about challenges we all face as DPO's and her willingness to work collaboratively with delegates in her offering to point us towards helpful materialsto support our work. I really enjoyed the course and found it extremely helpful for my ongoing development as a DPO"

Excelling in the Role of a Data Protection Officer Quality and Compliance Officer, Ark Housing Association

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It was a fun course to take part in. There was a lot of information given, and it was done in an engaging way with lots of interactivity, even over Zoom. I really enjoyed the course and learned lots from it.”

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