Data Storytelling: Crafting Compelling Stories from Complex Data

This course is meticulously designed to equip participants with practical skills in data storytelling and effective communication of complex data. It integrates essential principles of data storytelling with techniques for presenting data-intensive material to management in a compelling manner. Through a blend of theoretical insights, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to craft impactful narratives from data. By mastering effective communication in a data-centric environment, participants will enhance their ability to influence decision-making and drive organizational success through compelling data stories.

Rihards Garancs

Rihards Garancs is the Strategic Advisor for Executive Education at SSE Riga. Rihards teaches Artificial Intelligence, Data & Decision Making, Digital Strategy, and executive-level problem-solving courses at SSE Riga and Hanken School of Economics. 

Alongside academia, Rihards runs a consulting company that helps organizations extract value from data and artificial intelligence while also facilitating strategy consultancy services. 

Rihards is an SSE Riga graduate and holds a double-degree MBA from HEC Paris and the National University of Singapore, as well as a Data Science certification from Paris.

This course is ideal for professionals looking to advance their skills in data storytelling and effective communication of complex data to diverse audiences. It is designed for individuals eager to enhance their ability to present data-intensive material persuasively to management and stakeholders. Participants will benefit from this course regardless of their prior experience in data management or analysis, gaining valuable insights and techniques to influence decision-making and drive business outcomes through compelling data narratives.

An employee skilled in data storytelling enhances the organization's capability to effectively communicate complex data, influencing strategic decision-making, improving operational efficiency, and gaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Participants will benefit from mastering the art of data storytelling, gaining skills to effectively communicate complex data to various audiences. They will learn to craft compelling narratives that influence decision-making, lead impactful data initiatives, and ultimately drive business success through effective data communication.

• Principles of data storytelling
• Effectively presenting data-intensive material to management
• Effective communication in a data-centric environment
• Half Day: Capstone Project Presentation and Future Trends
• Participants present their action learning projects
• Discussion on future trends in data leadership

EUR 390 + VAT