Book · 288 pages

Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals

Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic Paid Beginner

This is the most practical starting point for anyone whose dashboard reads like a wall of numbers. Knaflic (ex Google People Analytics) walks you through choosing one message, stripping clutter, and using color and position so the eye lands on the important number first. Every chapter has before and after examples you can copy directly onto your own charts.

  • Decide the single point before you pick a chart type
  • Remove gridlines, borders, and labels that carry no information
  • Use one bold color to point the eye at the number that matters
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The question it answers

  1. How do I make a data-heavy dashboard readable instead of an overwhelming wall of numbers?

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