Data Storytelling for Stakeholders
A practitioner course on stakeholder-first data storytelling: define the decision, craft one key message, choose honest visuals, and deliver a one-page executive snapshot plus a follow-up memo that creates alignment.
Course story
Task: Make one stakeholder-ready narrative per week: decision, evidence, ask, and follow-up.
Li is the experimentation lead facing the course challenge.
Nova helps translate signals into clear decisions and next steps.
You join the team to solve the course problem together.
Course content
Module 1
Mission 1: Stakeholder Lens
Problem: The update is drifting; Li Wei must define who the update is for and what decision it should drive.
Outcome: Decision + audience brief card
Mission 2: One Key Message
Problem: The update has too many takeaways; Li Wei must produce a single key message that leads to action.
Outcome: Key message card + supporting evidence list
Mission 3: Executive Snapshot
Problem: Stakeholders skim; Li Wei must produce a one-page snapshot that ends with a clear ask and owner.
Outcome: One-page executive snapshot + ask
Module 2
Mission 4: Chart Choice
Problem: The current charts distract; Li Wei must choose visuals that answer the stakeholder’s question.
Outcome: Chart selection plan for the narrative
Mission 5: Make It Honest
Problem: A chart led to a risky conclusion; Li Wei must add context and fix the spec so it cannot be misread.
Outcome: Honest chart spec + interpretation guardrails
Mission 6: Story Arc
Problem: The update feels like a report; Li Wei must structure it as a 3-beat story that leads to a decision.
Outcome: Narrative arc outline + evidence mapping
Module 3
Mission 7: Pre-wire the Room
Problem: Surprises derail decisions; Li Wei must pre-wire key stakeholders with the narrative and ask.
Outcome: Pre-wire plan + stakeholder checklist
Mission 8: Handle Pushback
Problem: Pushback stalls the meeting; Li Wei must prepare answers and options grounded in evidence.
Outcome: Objection-handling card + decision options
Mission 9: Commit & Follow-up
Problem: Decisions don’t stick; Li Wei must produce a follow-up memo that locks in owners, windows, and the next review.
Outcome: Decision recap memo + next review plan
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What will I learn in this course?
A practitioner course on stakeholder-first data storytelling: define the decision, craft one key message, choose honest visuals, and deliver a one-page executive snapshot plus a follow-up memo that creates alignment.
How long does it take to finish?
Most learners complete this course in about 5 hours of focused work.
Is this course free?
Create a free account to start learning. Premium adds unlimited mentor help, free certificates, and premium resources.
Who is this course for?
Designed for practitioner learners focused on analytics, storytelling, communication, reporting.
Do I get a certificate?
Premium and Teams include free certificates after you complete the course. Starter learners can purchase a per-course certificate upgrade upon completion.