Description

Introduction
Presenting data to stakeholders isn’t just about showing charts—it’s about telling a story that earns trust, builds credibility, and drives decisions. Whether you’re pitching a product roadmap, sharing performance metrics, or requesting funding, the ability to deliver a clear and convincing data presentation is a powerful leadership skill. This course is designed to help analysts, product managers, team leads, and business professionals craft presentations that engage stakeholders and lead to action.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic data reporting and visualization tools

• Prior experience presenting to internal or external stakeholders

• Understanding of organizational objectives and audience roles

• Willingness to refine presentation and storytelling techniques

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Your Stakeholders
 1.1 Identifying Different Types of Stakeholders
 1.2 Stakeholder Goals vs. Business Goals
 1.3 Knowing What Your Audience Cares About
 1.4 Tailoring Message Depth and Language
 1.5 Anticipating Objections and Questions

2. Structuring Persuasive Presentations
 2.1 The Problem-Solution-Impact Framework
 2.2 From Insights to Recommendations
 2.3 Designing for Flow and Clarity
 2.4 Starting Strong: Openings that Hook
 2.5 Ending with Impact: The Ask, the Action, the Takeaway

3. Data Visualization for Influence
 3.1 Choosing the Right Chart for the Right Message
 3.2 Highlighting Key Findings with Visual Hierarchy
 3.3 Using Color and Contrast for Attention
 3.4 Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Visualization
 3.5 Interactive Elements and Real-Time Drilldowns

4. Communicating with Confidence
 4.1 Presentation Delivery Techniques
 4.2 Controlling the Room, Even Virtually
 4.3 Navigating Tough Questions with Data
 4.4 Handling Skepticism with Credibility
 4.5 Using Storytelling to Build Trust

5. Tools and Techniques for Slide Design
 5.1 PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Beyond
 5.2 Using Data Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Looker
 5.3 Building Reusable Slide Templates
 5.4 Animations and Transitions with Purpose
 5.5 Designing for Visual Simplicity

6. Real-World Applications
 6.1 Quarterly Business Reviews
 6.2 Product Pitches and Roadmap Presentations
 6.3 Budget Justification and Resource Allocation
 6.4 Customer & Investor Reporting
 6.5 Performance Dashboards for Executives

A persuasive data presentation is more than just numbers on a slide—it’s a narrative that motivates your stakeholders to act. With the right structure, visual choices, and delivery, you can make complex data clear, compelling, and convincing. This course equips you with the skills to speak the language of decision-makers and lead with influence. When you align your message with your audience’s priorities, data becomes not just informative—but transformational.