Once Upon a Pie Chart: Using Data to Tell Your Story

Having more data at your hands can seem like a blessing at first, until you realize that finding a way to share all of that information can sometimes be a curse. In this workshop, your team will learn how to use storytelling and data visualization best practices to focus your message to one that helps the reader or audience better understand, engage in, and act upon the data that you’re trying to convey.

Learning objectives:

• List the six E's of communicating your message and how they relate to sharing data
• Visualize your data in a way that is more concise, clear, and compelling
• Incorporate data points into a story structure that is more engaging and appealing to audiences.

Bobbi Nance, Recreation Results

An expert in bridging the gap between passion and proof, Bobbi partners with park and recreation agencies across North America to help them find value in their data, capitalize on trends, and push innovative thinking to increase their impact in the communities where they work. Her background as engineering physics major turned park & recreation professional turned consultant allows her to combine her knack for numbers, passion for people, and experience working across the country to tackle those tough (and sometimes intimidating) topics in a fun and approachable light while still focusing heavily on creating results using the same forward-thinking, momentum-building work that she was recognized for with the Havlick Award for Innovation in Local Government. For over 20 years, Bobbi has been providing workshops across North America for regional, state, and national conferences and schools, as well as on-site training for sports, recreation, and fitness organizations, local governments, and other companies trying to inject some passion and fun while getting down to work. She has also served as an instructor at Oglebay’s Revenue Development & Management School and NRPA’s Director School.